The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
The joint manager of the Chosen Charity in Holbeach is retiring.
Iris Boland has been with the group for more than six years, the last four-and-a-half as treasurer, but the start of a new year has seen her step down.
“I decided it was time to retire and have some me time. I have enjoyed my years with Chosen but what started as half a day a week, ended as a full time occupation. I wish Mary and all the volunteers every success for the future,” she said.
When she took over as treasurer in 2013, the charity gave away £19,385.
Her final report shows that during 2017, Chosen donated more than £50,000 to a number of local charities.
“I have lots of things I want to do, start line dancing again and I lead the health walks,” said Iris.
A recent £1,000 donation to the East Elloe Lions resulted in two benches for Holbeach and the first completed is in honour of Chosen.
“What a fitting reminder of my years,” she added.
