Blesma Member Clive Jones has been awarded the accolade of Honorary Townsman of Market Drayton for his unselfish and successful dedication to charity and the local community in which he lives. Clive was presented with the honour by the Town Mayor at a reception at the Town Hall in March.

Market Drayton, which is a small market town in north Shropshire, thrives on the contribution that is made to its community life by its citizens. The Town Council took part has the right to bestow the award of Honorary Townsman upon those whose accomplishments are considered to be outstanding and therefore worthy of this prestigious accolade.

In July 2016, Clive became a finalist in the Pride of Shropshire Awards in the Courage category and was also chosen as a finalist in the Soldiering On Awards in the Inspiration category. The following September, Clive became a finalist in the Fundraising category at the Pride of Britain Awards after raising more than £76,000 for charity.