MARMBA NEWS
Dear Friends,
We learnt at Chris Dovey's Thanksgiving Service what an amazing career he followed throughout his working life. Following his time in the Royal Navy he retired as a Lieutenant Commander and then worked for the Ministry of Defence.
He eventually became very involved in the Royal Naval Association finally becoming National Chairman when his services were recognised by being awarded the OBE.In addition to all that he developed a very keen interest in the Tenbury/Maramba link and for a time became chairman and was involved in two trips to Tanzania.
Looking through the many photographs taken during
these trips reminded me how much he thoroughly enjoyed meeting the Tanzanians and especially the children. He would often disappear from our midst but his whereabouts soon became apparent when you discovered a group of children shouting and laughing with Chris in the middle most probably handing out sweets. His infectious smile certainly attracted the ladies and he was often seen embraced in friendly hugs!
Peter Metcalfe.
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