Country Life

In praise of unsung heroes

URAL communities are overwhelmingly dependent on volunteers. Whether it’s putting up the flags for the coronation, serving soup at the Cafod lunch or helping out when a local family is in trouble, there are few country places that can’t find some willing hands. It’s the spirit that animates local-history societies, sports clubs, parochial church councils and poppy collectors. It’s a spirit that will be

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