01/08/2026
For someone with the gift of verbose I was truly lost for words yesterday, completely overwhelmed by the out pouring of love and generosity by you all.
Graham Eves Mayor of Swaffham Town Council . Thank you for our Certificate of Recognition what an incredible honor to receive, we will treasure this for ever. Also for reading that truly touching message from my dear friend Alision Skeat - all the way from Australia, who was a massive part of my early days at Starlings and without whom this journey would not have started again.
Gill Creed and fabulous girls ( Keith too - Bond ) thank you for everything you did and do for us
Marno - Mally thank you - those Coconut tarts - delicious and your wonderful memory board.
Sheila and Julia , thank you for your support and love .
Darling boys, Matt and Stuart for keeping me sane and endless work behind the scenes .
Caroline Browne - your constant and unwavering support and friendship has been essential.,and for bringing Joe to see us all !
My florists - one and all what a privilege it's been to work with you , thank you for always going that extra mile and Dee I won't forget to drop the tie point !
Mr Willis - Paul thank you , you never ,ever complained about the tricky places you often had to go to and were always so helpful.
Our wonderful suppliers - thank you , I guess life might now become somewhat easier 🤣 .
Finally YOU are the reason we did what we did - the hundreds of you who poured through Starlings door for one last time , the cards , gifts it was just truly humbling. THANKYOU all so much , it was the proudest day of my life .
Dad , it started with you and now Mum , Janey and I will have a rest , before the next challenge! I hope we did you proud .
Kim Starling
