Julie Henson (seated L) and Linda Griffiths, with Wimborne Rotary President Sue Young (centre) and Rotarians Chris Mogg, Dave Sumner and Ron Franks Picture: Wimborne Rotary

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Wimborne Rotary unveils bench in memory of former president John Slow

Tait ap EllisMay 22, 20250 Comment0

A PUBLIC bench dedicated to the memory of popular Wimborne figure John Slow MBE and his wife Molly has been unveiled in the town.

John was a long-standing member of Wimborne Rotary – serving as president on two occasions in 1997 and 2013 – and was presented with an MBE for his services to the local community.

His wife, Molly, was a member of Rotary Wives, and both she and John were well known in the town.

The memorial bench can be found on the grass area off Crown Mead next to the bridge over the river Allen.

At a recent informal dedication of the bench, John and Molly’s daughters, Linda Griffiths and Julie Henson, were present along with Rotarians and a few memories of John were shared with everyone by his grandson.

Linda said: “What a wonderful way to remember and celebrate mum and dad’s lives and their service to the community.”