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A nanny who already had her hands full took on some special duties. Simon Vevers met her As inspirational stories go, Angie Holford's takes some beating. For most nannies, caring for children is an arduous job that consumes most of their time and energy. But during a career spanning 16 years Angie has managed to combine the roles of mother, nanny, charity fundraiser - oh, and she also found time to write a book to help nannies and their employers understand their roles better.

As inspirational stories go, Angie Holford's takes some beating. For most nannies, caring for children is an arduous job that consumes most of their time and energy. But during a career spanning 16 years Angie has managed to combine the roles of mother, nanny, charity fundraiser - oh, and she also found time to write a book to help nannies and their employers understand their roles better.

But it is in her capacity as a fundraiser for children with cystic fibrosis (CF) that she has left an indelible mark on the West Sussex community of Burgess Hill where she lives with husband Steve and their children, aged nine, six and two.

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