Tom Brown works at Otley College as course leader for arboriculture (tree surgery).
He was initially approached by Julia Mael from the Long Shop Museum at Leiston in Suffolk to help change a bulb in order to make one of the deepest wells in the region light up.
After surveying the scene (and changing the light bulb), the Leiston resident decided to take the plunge further into the depths of the well (about 80 feet), where he found £81.10 in loose change deposited by wish seeking visitors.
The cash found - which came in currencies from places as far away as the United States of America and the Philippines - was a welcome boost to the coffers for an organisation made up almost entirely of volunteers.
“We are thankful to Tom for helping us out on this project,” said Education Officer, Julia Mael. “It was nice to be able to use local skills on this assignment and we have a couple of potential Otley projects in the future,” she added.
Tom Brown, from Otley College, said, “It was great to be able to support the local community, especially for a museum that is helping to keep such an important part of Leiston’s history at the forefront of peoples minds.”
“I understand that the Museum has some trees that need cutting back so I’m sure that this could well be the beginning of a great relationship between our two organisations,” he added.
Otley College still has some places left on their arboriculture courses " for more details you can call Tom Brown on 01473 784125 or email tom.brown@otleycollege.ac.uk
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