Croston Town Seat Bench

Friends of the River Yarrow (FRY) used a novel way to raise money to buy a seat for the village of Croston - they held a Sponsored Chest Wax in the Lord Nelson. Three hairy volunteers,Jeff Almond, David Jackson and Aubrey Parkinson, assisted by beautician Tina Wade, raised almost £600 for the seat. The seat is now in place by Town Bridge, an ideal place for people to observe the River Yarrow, which runs through the centre of the village. Three small plaques have been placed on the seat with the names of the brave volunteers, and also one in the shape of a fish, which gives the web site of FRY.
The company who supplied the seat, Lost Art, said it is the first one they have provided with a web site on the plaque. Croston isn't such a backwater after all! Grateful thanks to everyone who sponsored the Chest Wax, including Tina the beautician, Jo at the Lord Nelson and the three brave volunteers.

Kath Almond.