Celebration for Mary

A special celebration was held in the village hall on August 9 – exactly one year after the hall officially opened.

Family, friends and neighbours gathered for the unveiling of a portrait of the late Mary Bott MBE - taking pride of place in the meet and greet area.

Mary was a former community councillor, village hall trustee and raised many thousands of pounds for countless local good causes.

Aberporth Community Council chair Sue Lewis said: “If there was anything going on in the community Mary was at the heart of it – local groups and activities, dressing up for the carnival, acting on stage, organising raffles, public speaking – you name it she did it.

She had an irrepressible sense of fun and could get a party started in an empty room She has left a massive hole in our village.”

Mary’s daughters Ann and Jane are pictured with the portrait.

You can read about Mary’s life here read it here Mary's daughters Ann and Jane with the portrait