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Dedicated founder member of MFDS passes away

03 Dec 2012

Mildred Holgate, founder member of the MFDS, front row centre
Mildred Holgate, founder member of the MFDS, front row centre

Joan Cowell writes: The Manx Folk Dance Society regrets the loss of one of its Founder Members on 13th November 2012 with the death of Miss Mildred Holgate, aged 94. She had been part of the dance display team for many years as well as serving as their Honorary Secretary from 1974 to 1992. The Society mourns the passing of this dedicated and faithful member.

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