A NUMBER of pubs and a brewery on the outskirts of Chester have been named as community heroes during lockdown. Eddisbury MP, Edward Timpson CBE, has announced the names of the pubs and breweries that have achieved his Covid Community Hero Award following the reopening of hospitality venues this month. The award has national backing from the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group who support the responsible enjoyment of beer and the role of pubs in the UK. Hostelries and breweries in the Eddisbury constituency were recognised for their work through lockdowns over the past year in serving their communities in innovative and unique ways.
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She said: “I entertained President Yeltsin during a trip to London. He kissed my hand and gratefully presented me with the little box, which has a note inside from him.
The box was given to the Yorkshire-born politician by Boris Yeltsin. (Pic credit: SWNS)
“That would have been during the time I was Speaker between 1992 and 2000.”
A large fine china limited edition figure of Lawrence of Arabia riding a camel sold for £1,250 – more than three times the £250-£350 guide price.
One of six ever made, it was given to the baroness when she was president of the All-Party Defence Group.
A paper-mâché box Boris Yeltsin gave to former Commons Speaker Baroness Betty Boothroyd has sold for nearly 50 times its estimate at auction.
The 91-year-old flogged around 70 decorative items she was presented with during her eight years in charge at the House of Commons.
The 20th century ornamental box from the late Russian president sold for £2,400 - a whopping 48 times its £50 estimate.
The former MP, who is the only woman to have been elected Speaker of the Commons, said: I entertained President Yeltsin during a trip to London.
An ornamental box Boris Yeltsin gave to former Commons Speaker Baroness Betty Boothroyd has sold for nearly 50 times its estimate at auction
Blackburn MP Kate Hollern (Top) and Blackburn Landlady Carole Davis from The Clifton Arms An East Lancashire pub has made it to the final of the Community Pub Hero Awards. The Clifton Arms in Blackburn is one of just 10 pubs from across the country to reach the finals of the awards, which have been organised by PubAid and the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group. The Clifton Arms Recognised for its community support during lockdown, the team at the Clifton Arms, on Grimshaw Park, stayed connected to their community by sending out boxes of essential groceries to vulnerable locals and provided hot meals and clothing for the homeless.
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