Joanne Margaret Avery

Or, a cross crosslett fitché between two hearts Gules a chief enarched rayonné Azure;

The sun in splendour signifies energy, life and renewed hope, which is a central part of Joanne Avery’s work as a social worker and counsellor. The hearts play on the name Hartley, a reference to her mother’s family, and also represent her two sons, Mark and Jonathon. In this shield, the hearts appear to be supporting the cross crosslet fitché, a symbol of her Christian faith, thus reflecting the ideas of courage, tenacity and Christian values.

A Harlequin Great Dane bitch rampant proper gorged with a collar and chained and holding between the forepaws an Ankh Or;

The Great Dane refers to Ms. Avery’s love of dogs and represents her Great Dane, “Daisy von Avery” (1992-1998). This badge symbolizes Daisy’s contribution to her family’s life and serves to cherish her memory.

The Arms of Joanne Margaret Avery debruised by a label of three points Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;

During his mother’s lifetime, he will use her shield with the addition of a white label of three pendant tabs.

The Arms of Joanne Margaret Avery debruised in dexter chief by the Badge of her husband, David Birtwistle, that is: between a pair of dragon's wings conjoined and expanded Or a sword erect the blade enflamed proper pommel and hilt Or;

He will use his mother’s Arms differenced with the badge of her husband, David Birtwistle, in the upper right corner.