Friday 13 April 2007

Florence is still active for the Lib Dems at 95


Redcar Liberal Democrats oldest member is Florence Artley, 96 years old in May, but still delivering the Party's local newsletter, Focus, and baking cakes for fund raising coffee mornings.

Florence is helping the Liberal Democrat Candidates, John Hannon and Paul Smith, in Redcar's Zetland Ward, where she lives in Ripon Road, along with her daughter, Alex who is also a party member. Sadly her husband Frank died 7 years ago aged 80.

Out delivering the latest Focus newsletter in marginal Zetland ward, Florence said, "I really enjoy doing my bit for the Liberal Democrats. It keeps me active and a get a real kick out of seeing the success of the Lib Dems on our Council. I want to make sure the keep up the excellent work they've been doing here."

Redcar's Lib Dem Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Ian Swales, said "Florence is an inspiration to us all. Not only is she incredibly fit she is also still very sharp mentally and wonderful to talk to. Although Florence has lived in Redcar for over 60 years and brought up her family here she still has the charming accent to show that she originally came from Northern Ireland".is Florence Artley, 96 years old in May, but still delivering the Party's local newsletter, Focus, and baking cakes for fund raising coffee mornings. (picture attached)

Florence is helping the Liberal Democrat Candidates, John Hannon and Paul Smith, in Redcar's Zetland Ward, where she lives in Ripon Road, along with her daughter, Alex who is also a party member. Sadly her husband Frank died 7 years ago aged 80.

Out delivering the latest Focus newsletter in marginal Zetland ward, Florence said, "I really enjoy doing my bit for the Liberal Democrats. It keeps me active and a get a real kick out of seeing the success of the Lib Dems on our Council. I want to make sure the keep up the excellent work they've been doing here."

Redcar's Lib Dem Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Ian Swales, said "Florence is an inspiration to us all. Not only is she incredibly fit she is also still very sharp mentally and wonderful to talk to. Although Florence has lived in Redcar for over 60 years and brought up her family here she still has the charming accent to show that she originally came from Northern Ireland".

Promoted by C. Abbott 39 Essex Close, Redcar, Yorkshire, TS10 4BY, on behalf of the Liberal Democrats, of 39 Essex Close, Redcar, Yorkshire, TS10 4BY.

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