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Home / She Inspired Me

She Inspired Me

#SheInspiredMe: The friend who brought me out of my shell
14 Mar 2022

#SheInspiredMe: The friend who brought me out of my shell

by Linsey McFadden | posted in: News | 0

On my first day of university, I met a woman who unbeknownst to me, would become one of the best friends I’d ever have.   Kate inspired me from the start. She was confident and outspoken, qualities I didn’t share at … Continued

She Inspired Me
#SheInspiredMe: The GFS women before me
8 Mar 2022

#SheInspiredMe: The GFS women before me

by Linsey McFadden | posted in: News | 0

My grandmother, known fondly to me as ‘Nanna Winnie’, joined GFS Waxham Branch North Norfolk aged seven in 1926. She was an active member of GFS until she died in 1987.   Her childhood was worlds apart from my own – she … Continued

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#SheInspiredMe: our CEO’s mum
3 Mar 2022

#SheInspiredMe: our CEO’s mum

by Ellie | posted in: News | 0

I am not the first – or last – to say that I am totally inspired by my mum… Margaret Jean had humble beginnings and a highly complex family background. This made her determined to work and fight hard for … Continued

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