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First sod turned for new Cancer Support Centre

Ground broken by Lieutenant Governor and Lady Lorimer

Ground's been broken on the new Mannin Cancers Macmillan Support Centre.

Opposite Noble's Hospital, it promises to offer a warm and welcoming environment while supporting patients and their carers.

Lieutenant Governer, Sir John Lorimer and Lady Lorimer performed the turning of the sod ceremony earlier.

Julie Stokes, chair of the Mannin Cancers Support Group says 12 years on from the launch of the charity's fundraising efforts she never dreamt they would reach this point:

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