The Bishop of Derby, Alastair Redfern, will present his Bishop's Badge to 12 people at Derby Cathedral on Sunday (October 5th 3.00pm).

The awards are a token of their distinguished service to the church and community.

The candidates come from all over the Diocese of Derby and represent a tremendous amount of work and dedication exhibited by individuals.

Recipients are:

• William Bunting, Alsop-en-le-Dale
• Timothy Clowes, Norbury
• Clive Chipchase, Ashbourne St Oswald
• Betty Barber, Littleover
• Evadne Robbins, Elvaston & Shardlow
• Iris George, Spondon
• Norman Stanley, Marlpool
• Joy Wagg, Normanton-by-Derby
• Margaret Price, Derby St Barnabas
• Betty Chell, Winshill
• Steve & Jo Richardson, Heage (work with young people)
• Dan Leathers, Stapenhill (work with young people)

Dr. Redfern said today: "I know that many people have invited family and friends to come along as well as fellow parishioners and I am really looking forward to the service.”

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