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A local charity trustee is retiring after nearly 50 years of service in the area. David Whitmore, who ran a local joinery company, joined The King’s Lynn General Charities as a trustee almost five decades ago, taking over the role of chairman in the late 1990s. During his time at the charity, Mr Whitmore, as well as looking after his own allocated almshouse, orchestrated and supported a number of projects bringing his own expertise and experience to oversee the renovation and improvement of others to provide modern comfortable accommodation for eligible residents over 55. King’s Lynn General C…