Barbara Becomes Legion’s First Female President

The Royal British Legion in Market Harborough has its first ever female president.

Barbara Johnson has taken over the role from John Morley, who will soon be moving away, after being involved in the veterans group for over ten years.

Front, outgoing president Rev John Morley hands over the reins to Barbara Johnson with chairman Stewart Harrison looking on.
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Barbara, a District Council told Hfm how if feel to be taking on the roll:

John says he will miss Market Harborough and his involvement in the Legion, but has always been humbled by the response of the town to the group’s events: