TREE PLANTED IN MEMORY OF BILL CAMM

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller planted a Cheale's Weeping Cherry tree at the entrance to Long Eaton Town Hall in memory of the late Councillor Bill Camm on behalf of the Parklands Stroke Club.

Also present at the ceremony were Councillor Chris Corbett, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, the County Councillor for Sawley, Councillor Cheryl Pidgeon and members of the Parklands Stroke Club.

Erewash Borough Council have worked with the Parklands Stroke Club in Long Eaton to commemorate the support Bill Camm had given over the years to the club by the laying of a plaque and planting of a tree within the Borough.

A bottle of stout from the local Nutbrook Brewery, which had been brewed in memory of Bill and named the Bill Camm Stout for this year's Long Eaton Beer Festival was opened during

the planting and half poured in with the soil and the remainder shared amongst those present to toast his memory.

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller, said:

“I am delighted to have been able to assist with the tree planting in memory of Bill Camm. Bill was a talented carpenter and a wonderful friend to so many people. He was my mentor during my early days in local politics and despite our political differences his advice and support was invaluable. ‘Cheers’ Bill, you will be sorely missed by so many people but your memory will never falter.”

Pat Simpson, Secretary of Parklands, said:

“We are delighted that the Mayor agreed to plant the tree on our behalf and that we were able to recognise Bill’s involvement with the Club in this way. The Club has been in existence for the past 25 years, supporting both stroke sufferers and their carers.”

Councillor Camm was an Independent Member and had served on the former Long Eaton Urban District Council and then on Erewash Borough Council following Local Government Reorganisation in 1974. He was also a long-serving Derbyshire County Council Councillor for Sawley.

The Parklands Stroke Club meets at the Petersham Hall, Grasmere Road, and Long Eaton on alternative Friday afternoons from 2.15 to 4.15pm. New members are always welcome.