Anita Farrow becomes first female recipient of Honorary Whitworth Townsman award

Anita Farrow

Anita Farrow has been made an Honorary Townsman of Whitworth, the first female recipient of the award. 

At a meeting of Whitworth Town Council on 21 November, the town council voted to bestow the prestigious accolade on Anita.

The nomination was made by Councillor Jim Mellor, who explained: “Anita has given excellent service to Whitworth, as a member Whitworth Amateur Dramatic Society for over 50 years, during that time she has served in every capacity but is currently the president. 

“Anita has also served the community by leading the Horticultural Society. Anita joined the Horticultural Society in the days when there were regular gardening shows and was the driving force in obtaining funds for the restoration of the memorial gardens and getting the roadside planters built.”

Anita was awarded the Jeff Ogden service to the community award in 2012 and 2019 Women of Whitworth lifetime achievement award.

The first Honorary Townsman of Whitworth was Herr Oskar Böhm from Kandel, Whitworth’s twin German town, who received the award in 1980; the most recent recipient was Councillor Tom Aldred, who was honoured in 2012.

The recipients have all been nominated for the award for their services to the Whitworth community, and a Roll of Honour can be found on display in the Council Chambers in the Whitworth Town Council offices at Whitworth Civic Hall (The Riverside).

The occasion will be marked with a celebratory dinner on Saturday 28 March at the The Riverside, Whitworth.