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16-Jun-2023
John Jones MBE wins ‘Pride of Manchester’ Award – UKby Rob Howard |
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  Photo top: John Jones MBE with actress Kym Marsh.Photo above right: John Jones MBE with Coronation St TV stars Faye, Craig and Alya. John Jones MBE, Stockport Accordion Club's redoubtable super charity fund raising accordionist, was one of the eight winners at this year's Pride of Manchester awards ceremony, held on Wednesday May 10th at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. John couldn't resist mentioning his beloved Manchester City then donning his accordion to serenade everybody with ‘Sweet Caroline’. John's fund raising with his accordion is legendary in Macclesfield, where he has raised over £340,000 for various charities, most notably the East Cheshire Hospice. He now goes through to the Pride of Britain event held in London in September - the Stockport AC squeezers are all very proud of you. John was awarded the MBE by Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace in 2012 “For charitable services”. He frequently entertains in care homes, where his cheery music is always popular, and regularly plays for charity in Macclesfield General Hospital, where he is well known and highly regarded. |