Birthday surprise for beloved Kenilworth charity collector Margaret

Beloved Kenilworth charity collector Margaret Kite has had a special surprise for her 88th birthday.
By Oliver Williams
Published 1st Dec 2020, 12:09 BST
Updated 1st Dec 2020, 12:12 BST
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The Mayor of Kenilworth, Cllr Richard Dickson, presented Margaret with a sketch created by the talented artist Diane Shores.

The sketch shows Margaret doing what she does best - collecting so many funds for a whole range of charities.

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Alison Insley, a Kenilworth firefighter, contacted the Kenilworth Weekly News, about the event.

Margaret Kite received a sketch created by the talented artist Diane Shores; showing Margaret doing what she does best...collecting so many funds for a whole range of charities.Margaret Kite received a sketch created by the talented artist Diane Shores; showing Margaret doing what she does best...collecting so many funds for a whole range of charities.
Margaret Kite received a sketch created by the talented artist Diane Shores; showing Margaret doing what she does best...collecting so many funds for a whole range of charities.

She said:"The reaction from Margaret was just wonderful and it was very satisfying to see the community out for a happy occasion.

"Lockdown has meant that not only has Margaret not been able to collect funds but she's not even been able to get out of her house so people came to her.