Telford community award for blanket-making friends
The blankets include pockets, zips and crinkly paper, and the pair received a small grant from the Mayor of Madeley to buy materials.The friends said the award was a surprise and Mrs Bowen added: "It is nice to be recognised for something we love doing. We were happy to do it quietly."They were nominated for the award by their local councillor, Helena Morgan, who told them: "This is our way of saying thank you."
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