5» io |i A WOMAN who has spent most of her life . supporting the Save ‘ the Children Fund, has become the first person in the south- east to receive the’ fund’s new apprecia- tion certificate. Mrs Anne Young, aged 72, of Beech Hill, Bridge, is moving from , the area shortly, but leaves behind her a glowing record of ser- vice and dedication to disadvantaged children throughout the world. Her efforts were recognised by the Canterbury branch when it held a recep- tion in her honour at Bridge village hall, to thank her for 15 years’ 2 work in the area. Pioneer Mrs Valerie Hewitt, area chairman for Kent, awarded Mrs Young the appreciation certificate. More than 60 years ago, Mrs Young saved pocket-money to help the fund. “I. suppose I was about 10 when an aunt ‘became one of the pioneer field—workers for the fund after the First World War,” she said- ‘ ‘Since then, she, has eiie of dedication places, joining the Canterbury branch 15 years ago. She has served as trading secretary for the past decade, taking and distributing orders from the charity catalogue. And she has kept the branch in touch with its four sponsored children, sending small gifts and cars to them in Kenya, Morocco, Sri Lankaand India. As well as her cer- tificate, Mrs Young received a book token from the Canterbury committee. She hopes to con- tinue her work for Save the Children when she moves to Yorkshire. Mrs Anne Young with her appreciation certificate. She will continue her support for Save the Children when she moves to Yorkshire.