The Stephen Walker Cup

Miss Kaylee Harwood has been awarded the Stephen Walker Cup for 2025 in recognition of her tireless dedication and inspirational fundraising efforts on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society over the past several years.

Kaylee has shown remarkable commitment to supporting those affected by dementia, raising thousands of pounds through a variety of events and initiatives. From charity walks and Bingo to Christmas fairs and Carol Singing, her fundraising campaigns have consistently brought people together, with a special focus on her cause and always including her beloved West Winch community.

Kaylee’s passion for the cause was inspired by personal connections and a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of those living with dementia and their families. Her unwavering determination and warm, inclusive spirit have made her a cherished figure both within her circle of family and friends and the West Winch Community as a whole and all this whilst holding down a full-time role in her chosen career.

The Stephen Walker Cup is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to charity work and to those who make a difference in the lives of those who live in our community. 

Kaylee’s achievements stand as a shining example of how one person’s passion can inspire many.

What's next for Kaylee’s fundraising ideas?  Watch this space... we are sure it will be a resounding success and we wish her all the best.

(Picture shows Kaylee receiving the Stephen Walker Cup from members of the Parish Council)

( Left to right: Cllr Lamb, Cllr Collier, Cllr Ball, Kaylee, Cllr Johnson (Chairman), County Cllr Kemp, Cllr Thrower and Cllr Gipp)

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.