A MAN who has raised thousands of pounds for Parkinson’s and cancer charities and a woman who does shopping for sick neighbours were among the residents recognised at the annual Mayor of Winchester’s Community Awards.
Now in its 11th year, the annual celebration was held at Winchester Science Centre and was attended by more than 200 people.
Among those to be recognised for their community work in Winchester was Dan Conroy, who has turned his passion for running into significant funds for multiple charities. Last year Dan completed the 50-mile “Race to the King”.
Also among the honoured nominees was Michael Thomas, a community safety whose work in Bishop’s Waltham with young people has made a real difference in the community.
Husband and wife team, Heather and Brian Oswald were both nominated for their work with the Wickham Community Care Group, for driving residents to medical and social appointments.
Jennifer Mallett was also recognised for going the extra mile by shopping for neighbours who may be unwell and taking them to hospital for appointments.
Speaking after the ceremony mayor Cllr Frank Pearson said: “These awards celebrate those who go above and beyond to undertake tremendous work across the whole district on behalf of their fellow citizens. It is this selfless activity that improves the lives of many residents and makes the district such a wonderful place in which to live.”
The full list of winners:
Michael Arthur and David Killeen
Tom Ashbee
Andrew Beadle
Pauline Cooke
Martin Chapman
Becky Brown
Dan Conroy
Sue Falconer
Monica Gill
Clive Hancock
Jan Jarvie
Sue Lane
Jennifer Mallett
Meon Valley Community Bus Association
Heather Oswald
Brian Oswald
David Picton-Jones
Penny Rowlinson
Sparsholt Village Shop Association
Louise Todino
Waltham Chase Village Hall Committee
Martin Ashford
Phil Doughty
Tania Smith
Jacqui Squire
Maria Welsh
Winchester Hub
Simran Dhanjal
Daniel Usher-Barrass
Lydia Green
Tom Andrew-Power
Crawford Wright
Chris Arnold
Alan Darlington
Maureen Thornton
Bishop’s Waltham Cricket Club
Denmead Dibbers
Patsy Eade
Peter Locke
Di Threfall
Amanda Cawood
Caroline and Richard York
Alan Inder
Margaret Mason
Meon Valley Heart Start
Michael Thomas
Maggie Crooks
Twyford’s Graze Festival
Oliver Gray
Roger Walker
Nick Seagrave
Tim Smith
Rosemary Crane
Gillian Dirks
Jan Ernest
Chris Hiron
Gloria Jarrett
Charlie McCarthy, Valerie Tebby
Amanda Wollam and Cheryl Young
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