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Valentine memorial for Broads Authority Member


A tree planting ceremony in memory of Broads Authority Member Shaun Tusting: 14 February, 10 am, How Hill National Nature Reserve.

St Valentine's Day will be Aase Tusting's first wedding anniversary since her husband of 36 years, Shaun, died last March at the age of 65.

Shaun Tusting was a well known Broadsman, and Member of the Broads Authority. To commemorate his life, the Authority is holding a tree planting ceremony at How Hill National Nature Reserve on 14th February, at 10am.

Members of the Broads Authority and Shaun's close family and friends will attend the ceremony where a native cherry tree will be planted between Toad Hole Cottage and the River Ant.

A plaque reads,

"Shaun was a greatly valued Member of the Broads Authority and will be sorely missed."

Shaun's 96 year old mother Nell, his daughter Karin, 5 month old grandchild Liam Shaun, and son John will be among the guests.

"Shaun loved going to How Hill,"

said Aase.

"It was a very special place for him."

Aase and John are continuing to run the family's boatyard, Whispering Reeds Boats, at Hickling Broad, with the help of manager Ken Shepherd.

Broads Authority Member Alan Mallett said:

"It is eminently right that Shaun's contribution to so many aspects of Norfolk life is commemorated here, in the heart of the Broads, at this special place which was so close to his heart.

As a businessman, churchman, sportsman, and gentleman Shaun put 200 per cent into everything he did. His input was always positive, well thought out, and leavened with that humour which can only come from a Norfolk bred Irishman! He would be very proud, indeed surprised, to think that his contribution was rated so highly. This tree will be a living memorial to a good friend to so many of us, and also to the Broads."

John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority, said,

"For me Shaun was the epitome of a good Member - supportive of what we were trying to do, but a free thinker and always able to give good advice on difficult issues. He was a real gentleman and I shall miss him greatly."