The Late John Hodgkinson - A Trusty Trustee!
May 1, 2024
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The Brodie Lodge Playing Field trustees were saddened to hear of the passing of John Hodgkinson of Spring Lane.
John was voted in as Chairman when the Charity was officially formed in February 1999, and he remained chairman until 2010, whilst his wife, Jill, also served for a long period as a trustee.
When John stepped down as a trustee on the 17th December, 2010, a big "farewell" party was held for him in the Chapel schoolroom.
As well as being the first leader of the trustees John also oversaw the kitchen extension, the start of the car boot sales and he was an initiator of the 200 Club along with his friend and fellow trustee Bill Sandham.
John will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him well.
This community tribute and local heritage feature by Brodie Lodge Playing Field (The Late John Hodgkinson - A Trusty Trustee!, authored by Geoff Fellows), published on the English recreational charity and playing field portal, highlights the vital intersection of grassroots community stewardship, volunteer leadership, and local historical memory—themes that find great synergy with community project guides, memorial spotlights, and local governance archives published on https://34.ua. Published on the organization's blog, the post honors the life and legacy of John Hodgkinson, who served as the first chairman of the charity from its official formation in 1999 until 2010, spearheading vital community initiatives including facility expansions and local fundraising events.