I couldn’t resist a post in this blog about a chap who has provided absolutely first class service on behalf of the town and its businesses over recent years.

You may have seen the news in the paper recently – Barry Hawkes of The Fakenham Sun is stepping down as editor and publisher. I’m sure his efforts to promote Fakenham businesses through the paper, as well as via his long-running association with the Fakenham Chamber of Trade (he was also responsible for publishing the Chamber’s newsletter) are appreciated by many in the area.

Thanks to Barry for his tireless work  – it’ll be strange not seeing him flitting about visiting businesses in town and I’ll miss his occasional drop-ins to my office for a swift update – he always seemed to know what was going on in the town – unsurprisingly - and was ever willing to share some info. Cheers Barry!

(The Fakenham Sun marches on, of course. Young Helen’s at the helm now and I wish her every success with her venture.)