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25-May-2012
by Rob Howard
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 On May 10th accordionist John Jones, from Macclesfield, Cheshire, went to Buckingham Palace to receive the MBE (Member of the British Empire) for Services to Charity from HRH Princess Anne. The Princess was interested in the accordion and charity work, and asked John many questions.John Jones was awarded the MBE in the 2011 New Year’s Honours List. John has raised over £200,000 over the last 20 years playing the accordion in public for charities e.g. Marie Curie, Macclesfield Hospital Scanner Appeal, Macmillan Nurses, Francis House, East Cheshire Hospice, David Lewis Epilepsy Centre, and many more. In the process John has become one of Macclesfield’s most recognizable citizens, and has proved to be a great public ambassador for the accordion. Picture below fundraising. John has been a member of Stockport Accordion Club since 1987. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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