Description:
Black and white photograph showing the presentation of a certificate. The certificate, headed "National Blood Transfusion Service", is written in Old English typeface and reads "This is to Certify that Mr. A. H. Toye has donated blood for the benefit of others on 50 occasions". The man making the presentation is wearing a chain of office. The man receiving the certificate is holding a small box in his left hand.
The article is headed "GOLD MEDAL FOR MAN WHO HAS GIVEN 50 PINTS OF BLOOD".
From left to right the group is named as:
Mrs. Beatrice Toye
Mr. Albert H. Toye
Dr. G. Bird (Director of the Regional Blood Transfusion Service)
Mr. G. G. Gwatkin (Mayor of Ross)
Miss. A. Shirley (Regional Donor Organiser)
Mrs. H. G. Pritchard (local Blood Transfusion service organiser)