A ROOM at Warrington Peace Centre has been dedicated to the memory of well known Warrington Rotarian Jim Melville, who tragically died during his year of office as club President.
Family, friends and Warrington Rotarians were present at the dedication, which was led by Jim’s widow, Sue who cut a ribbon (pictured above) to officially open the Jim Melville Room. 
Colin and Wendy Parry launched the charity The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation For Peace, following the Warrington bombings.
Colin said: “I can remember the telephone call from Jim in the very early days asking if he could help. This was an exceptionally kind gesture at a difficult time for the family.
“Jim was an example of the Rotary motto ‘Service above Self’ in his work for us and the community at large.”
He spoke of the work Jim did for the centre in the days before the first stone was laid and his continual support.
Jim, (pictured right) who died last June, also helped the charity in its successful bid to Rotary International for the organisation’s highest and most prestigious award for “World Understanding and Peace,” which included a cheque for $100,000 to the foundation.
The dedication concluded with a tour of the centre and a talk about its work in supporting those affected by conflict, acts of terror and politically motivated violence.
Room dedicated to memory of Rotarian
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
