A LONG-TERM village resident has been given the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of Atworth for his services to the community.
David Webb who served on the Atworth Parish Council between 1955-2007 was honoured with the award at the recent Annual Parish Assembly. Sir James Fuller of Neston Park estate made a congratulatory speech. David who served on the parish council for 55 years (and 19 as chairman) was also a trustee of the Jane Brown Education Charity from 1997 to 2011, a Friend of Atworth School and school governor for 35 years and has a tree planted there in honour of his services. He was on the Atworth Institute, The Village Hall, committee from 1955 to 1996 and served as chairman twice.
David was also a founding member of the Atworth History Group in 1973 and was chairman for 14 years; he is now an honorary life member. Along with other members of the history group he helped set up a museum at Poplar Farm and donated farm implements and old photos of Atworth from his vast collection. In 1992 he organised the Parish Boundary Walks, which cover several miles. David has always offered his services to photograph village events and is an expert in local history.
Chairman of Atworth Parish Council, Effie Gale-Sides said, “I was extremely pleased and proud to nominate David for this prestigious award. He has always been a good friend of the Parish, and like me, has a love for Atworth and its people. He is always helpful, generous in spirit and modest about his accomplishments, which are exceptional and believe that David should receive this highest recognition from the Parish which he loves.
“There are no additional rights or privileges attached to this Honour. It is recognition of the work and dedication given by David to Atworth Parish, and a testament of the affection, respect and high esteem for him held by those that live here.”
David said, “It was a great honour to win the award.”
