Andrew & Jane Brown

Hallmark. ? Jane Brown leaves the Village. Report by Rosemary Mortham

Jane, her husband Andrew and her mother Doreen de Grey have been in Lacey Green for more than 30 years.

Jane first took part in village activities as a soprano in Lacey Green Singers. She was already a very experiences musian and singer, and quickly became one of the most valuable members. She moved from the soprano section to support the altos when Madeline Cleaver was no longer able to sing. From 2007 - 2008 Jane stood in as Conductor, when no one else could be found. Now that Jane has gone, Lacey Green Singers find themselves in the same situarion again, and would be happy to hear from anyone who might be able to help. Over the years Jane also acted as Treasurer, Librarian and Chairman

After retiring from her post overseeing school finaces in Birmingham, Jane served on the Village Hall Committee, and as Treasurer for The Womens Institute, where her mother was a member. She also helped out with the church Choir and assisted in the destribution of Hallmark.

She and Andrew had long promised themselves that they would retire to Yorkshire, and they finally moved in early June this year. Jane will be greatly missed. Volunteers like her are few and far between, and very difficult to replace.