Acknowledgement of thanks from the Stanley Family, Coneygarth herd
Acknowledgement of thanks from the Stanley Family, Coneygarth herd
Maureen & family would like to say a huge thank you to all our PENWAC friends who phoned, sent cards attended the funeral & offers of help received after the sad loss of Peter and and all are very much appreciated We both enjoyed so many happy times with the PENWAC over the years
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