13 October 2014

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A COUPLE who have raised £100,000 for charity were honoured with a community service award from the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mr Jonathan Lucas, on Sunday.

East Grinstead’s John and Hilary Taylor, who were were nominated by Mid Sussex Councillor Bob Mainstone, were given their award at Ravenswood, Sharpthorne,

The event was organised by Councillor Gordon Marples, Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council, and in all 55 nominees put forward by parish, town and district councillors received awards from the High Sheriff.

John and Hilary started fundraising in 1984 and since then they estimate they have raised over £100,000 of which around £35,000 has been donated to the Blond McIndoe Research Centre at the QVH.

Since 2002, town residents have enjoyed visiting their second hand book stall in Queens Walk, which they man every Friday throughout the year.

John and Hilary have decided that this year will be their last full year, as they admit age is catching up with them, but they intend to continue with their stall on occasions during the summer months.