1 August 2013

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THE committee behind the fundraiser for a statue to honour pioneering plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe is appealing to anyone who would like to contribute, to hold their own event in support of the plan.

For details see ‘Fundraising’ on www.mcindoememorial.com

Sculptor Martin Jennings is now making the clay version of the statue from which the bronze will eventually be cast. The maquette of the statue will be on display during August in the town museum in Cantelupe Road. Admission is free.