Eighty years after his death, a Lincolnshire man is still paying tribute to his beloved mother.

And county children could benefit from George Jobson's generosity too if they are willing to apply.

Every year, school children from Horncastle visit the grave of Susan Jobson and lay a wreath on behalf of Mr Jobson – her son.

Susan Jobson died aged 94 in 1915, while Mr Jobson died aged 63 in 1926.

The tradition is carried out as per Mr Jobson's instructions in his final will and testament, which also establish a local charity by the name of the George Jobson Charitable Trust.

Chairman of the George Jobson Trust Jack Simpson explained: "His mother was very fond of Christmas holly, and when Mr Jobson died, his will requested a wreath be laid on his mother's grave each Christmas.

"The wreath laying tradition was revived by my predecessor Walter Holmes, and has been going on for the past 20 years."

The George Jobson Trust was first set up to help and encourage children in their pursuit of knowledge.

As of April 2009, the George Jobson Trust was worth over £800,000.

Originally, money was set aside for the trust to pay for guest lecturers, and to contribute towards prizes for essay competitions.

However, now the money is used to pay for grants given to young people in education and training, to help pay for books, courses, equipment, and other projects which would help benefit the young.

For more information on how to make applications for grants to the George Jobson Trust, contact Sarah Steel at Chattertons Solicitors on South Street, Horncastle, on (01507) 522456.