Published Date:
23 November 2008
A LONG-standing volunteer for the Manx Blind Welfare Society had two reasons to celebrate at the marriage of her granddaughter.
Peggy Moorhouse was delighted to watch Susannah Moorhouse marry Christopher Drake at Maughold Church in a service led by his uncle, retired Bishop of Hulme Colin Scott.
But during a reception at the bride's family home in Lezayre, Peggy was surprised when the newly-married Mrs Drake presented her with a gold medal on behalf of the society, for 20 years' service.
For 18 of those years, Peggy drove visually-impaired people from the north of the Isle of Man for lunch at the society's premises, originally in Douglas and now at Corrin Court in Onchan.
She still does their shopping in Douglas while they enjoy a meal, and also visits visually impaired people at home or in hospital.
Margaret Brown, of the MBWS, said: 'Peggy has given Manx Blind Welfare unstinting service for more than 20 years and provided such caring help to so many visually impaired people.
'She has a heart of gold and is very unassuming, wanting to give any help she can simply to make the lives of visually impaired people easier. Her gold medal is richly deserved.
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Last Updated:
24 November 2008 1:06 PM
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Source:
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Location:
Isle of Man
