We have just received the sad news that Mr Sam Boden, fish frier and NFFF member for 49 years, has passed away at the age of 96. Sam was the oldest and longest-serving member of the Federation and will be sadly missed by many.

The funeral will take place on the 11th June, from 1.30pm at Beckminster Church, Birches Barn Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BQ.