NMP Supports Cumbria Firefighters

Certificates of recognition” presented to rescue services, community organisations, churches and volunteers. All were at the forefront of a massive relief operation. The ceremony in the Hunday Manor Hotel and was described as a celebration for heroes and also to pay special triubte to PC Bill Barker who lost his life. The 44-year-old Egremont police officer was turning back traffic on Northside Bridge in the dead of night when the bridge collapsed. Sellafield Ltd along with parent body NMP and site owners the NDA all gave aid. After Friday’s ceremony Sellafield’s managing director Bill Poulson said: “We were pleased to be able to offer support to our local communities at a time of great need. I was proud of the commitment shown by our people and as an organisation that’s firmly rooted in its local communities I’m sure we will have further roles to play as the area continues on the road to recovery.”