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    The Lester Hale story

    Jan 26, 2021 5 minutes
    Big Chris

    It’s always an honour to meet and befriend folk who were part of setting the foundation stones of the movement – especially when such folk are real characters.

    Lester, or what would be more appropriate, ‘Jester’ Hale (as he is game for anything to bring a smile to the faces of his friends) is one such character. He always has a genuine cheeky smile and a warm welcome, is always the first to help out and definitely the first to get involved with any mischief – indeed so much so that I often wonder if there’s something wrong with that boy!

    BORN IN THE BLITZ

    Lester (or Les for short) was born in Woking after his mother was evacuated from Bethnal Green in the East End of London. After the war was over the family moved back to the capital; when Les was

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