RSPB Geltsdale would like to acknowledge the dedicated work of local resident Jim Penton, who died on 24th December 2014 at the age of 94.
Jim, a retired Army Major, collected weather data for the Environment Agency since 1st January 1990, which he kindly passed on to the reserve for our records.
Jim’s service of thanks giving was held at Lanercost Priory on Wednesday January 7th, by the Reverend Dr Rod Allon-Smith, followed by a gathering for family and friends at Brampton Golf Course.
Stephen Westerberg, Reserve Manager attended the service on behalf of RSPB Geltsdale
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