We pay tribute to local character Roger Bright

Roger supported our Rotary Club - this tribute is written by close friend and Rotary member Roy Williams

On the weekend of March 21^st 2020 well-known local Roger Bright passed away after a long illness.

Roger was a great supporter of our Rotary Club, attending many of our events as a photographer for the local press.

He was Mayor of Knighton 5 times, town councillor for over 30 years and active in the local RAFA for many years.

He arranged a large range overseas trips for the local community over the years and many remember these with great fondness.

Rotary member Roy Williams put him forward for a Queens honour and Roger was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2015 for his services to the community.

Roger will remain a colourful character in the memories of many local people.

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