Long service selling poppies by the Royal British Legion

Brian Jolley of North Park Care Centre in Darlington has received a prestigious Fifteen Year Service Award in celebration of his work for the Royal British Legion.

Brian served as a Sargent in the Royal Corps of Signals, in Aden, Yemen and Germany before finishing his 22-year service at Catterick before moving to Darlington.

Brian went to the monthly meetings at The Royal Signals Association in Darlington where he began selling poppies in conjunction with the Royal British Legion.

Brian and his wife of 58 years Barbara, who also sold poppies with him, were presented with their certificates of achievement by John Findlay and Stephen Brown of the Royal British Legion in front of family members and residents at North Park Care Centre.

Both Brian and his wife Barbara were overcome with emotion as Brian made a speech and said how honoured he was to have served his country.

Lisa Frame, General Manager of North Park Care Centre said: “We were all overjoyed to hear Bryan and his wife were being recognised for playing such an important role in the community.

"As a military wife myself, I know the fantastic job these volunteers and the Royal British Legion do for veterans”.

North Park Care Centre is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. North Park care Centre provides residential care and dementia care for sixty residents from respite care to long term stays.

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