The Association of Friends of St Barbara
Mining industry operators and equipment suppliers first met at Pelton Colliery in 1981 to celebrate Saint Barbara and commit to continuing the occasion of the celebration on December each year.
German mining equipment suppliers donated a Mine Directors uniform and a plaque depicting Saint Barbara rendering assistance to coal miners.
The annual celebrations continued and in 2003 the annual gathering was recognised as the Friends of Saint Barbara incorporated,
For his vision and leadership in setting up and promoting the Association, he was awarded life membership in 2006
