The Stephen Walker Cup is awarded annually each year to a parish resident who gives his/hers time throughout the past year in support of the betterment of our community.
Each year the West Winch & Setchey Parish Council seeks nominations from residents of the parish for this award. The Parish Council then chooses from the nominations received the person whom they feel is the most deserving person to receive this prestigious award.
The winner of the esteemed Stephen Walker Cup in 2024 - Mr Ken Manning
The year 2024 sees the West Winch Bowls Club celebrate 50 years since its formation. From its inception, Mr Ken Manning has been a member, and has indeed served this club with distinction, holding the various officer positions that the club employs throughout this period of time.
Ken, due to his involvement with the bowling fraternity throughout West Norfolk is widely known and respected. A spin off from this is that it has the affect of enhancing the name and prestige of the West Winch community.
In addition to his activities within the bowls club, Ken also represents the William Burt Social Club in our village Cribbage Team. He is also recognised as an active and accomplished player within the West Norfolk Bridge Club.
Mr G Shipp presented the Stephen Walker Cup to Mr Mark Watson.
He has volunteered with numerous village groups over many years, serving for some 40 years on the Social Club including as chairman for the last 5 years, running charity Horse Racing nights and calling at Bingo nights for many charities, provided discos for the schools, scouting organizations at North Runcton and has often been known to run friends to airports. He plays Bowls and Crib for the village teams. His business Aersat Aerials has been supportive of residents for many years.
The person chosen for the 2020 award of the Stephen Walker Cup was Gary Shipp. Gary has and continues to demonstrate a selfless commitment to serve his community. Gary is secretary of the Junior Football Club and also is secretary of the William Burt Social Club. Both of these positions are known to be time consuming and demanding tasks which Gary voluntary undertakes. In addition, Gary finds the time to captain and coach the under 8 year football team. Gary’s commitment and dedication to serve this community is beyond reproach. He was the worthy winner for 2020 award of the Stephen Walker Cup.
2023 Mark Watson
2022 Duncan and Maggie Garford
2021 Toni Pratt
2020 Gary Ship
2019 Michele Summers
2018 Judy Close
2017 Philip Ward
2016 Mary Jackman
2015 Brian and Betty Daplyn
2014 David Skerritt
2012 John and Wendy Galley
2011 John Button
2010 Walter A Havers
2009 Peter and Sylvia Frost W.W.B.C
2008 John Moran
2005 Ben Twaite
2003 Ros Edwards
2002 Pat Pressling
2000 I Burton
1999 A.Newby
1997 G. Menzel
1996 M. Hyam
1995 H. Woodruff
1994 H. Fuller
1992 J.Galley
1991 Pat Pressling
1990 B. Twaite
1988 E.Potter
1987 Mrs S Hall
1985 Ray Price
1983 Maggi. WWCC