We were sorry to learn that former Woodthorpe Liberal Councillor Joan Dales died over the Christmas period. Joan was 90 years of age.

Joan Dales (fourth from left) celerates a Liberal election victory in 1983

A former farmers wife from the Askham Bryan area, Joan lived in The Gallops for many years. She represented the ward on the York City Council between 1979 and 1987. She will be remembered as a particularly active Councillor with a whole hearted commitment to the local community.

Her funeral is taking place at Askham Bryan Church on Monday 14th Jan 2013 at 1pm followed by burial in the Churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Society and the church funds