Celebrating Charnwood Community Heroes 2019

Scores of people who are dedicated to helping others have been honoured at the Charnwood Community Heroes 2019 awards.

The event, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, celebrated the many positive contributions made by people, groups and businesses in the borough.

They included people who are dedicated to helping scout groups, homeless people, the young and more mature, charities and many other local good causes.

The event was supported by John Storer Charnwood, EEM Ltd, Sure Maintenance, Fosse 107 and KangarooUK.

View pictures from the event

Cllr Deborah Taylor, the Council’s lead member for communities, said: “It was absolutely fantastic and inspiring to meet so many people who are committed to helping others.

Charnwood Community Heroes is just a great way to say thank you to people. They don’t do what they do for any regards or plaudits but it is quite nice when someone says thank you and lets you know you are appreciated. And everyone at the awards are very appreciated.

“There were many inspiring stories and it was great to see people enjoying the afternoon. I am sure many new relationships and networks were started and will further strengthen Charnwood’s community spirit.

“Congratulations to all of our heroes and we look forward to next year’s event and celebrating more community heroes.”

The event took place at John Storer House in Loughborough and guests were treated to an afternoon tea before the heroes were presented with certificates and chocolates.

Other guests included leader of Charnwood Borough Council, Cllr Jonathan Morgan; Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Brenda Seaton; Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan and Charnwood MP Ed Argar.

Charnwood Community Heroes Roll of Honour

Young Hero sponsored by Sure Maintenance

Meghan Derbyshire

Liam Simpkin

Super Trooper

Varsha Parmar

Sandie Hebblethwaite

Richard Warrington

Ellen Reeve

Jennie Langford

Mick Wells

Gerald Sessions

Dominic and Damian Harkin

Good Neighbour

Sarah Eillis

Inspiring Others

Ian Wardle

Kath Parker

Matthew Moore

John Malpus

Jean Calder

Abe Khayer

Dean Roberts

Green Hero

Lindsay Rajczyk

Martha Worsching

Business Community Action

HSBC Loughborough

Tesco Community Champion - Mike Harrison

Purple Pumpkin Patch - Sarah Goode

The White Horse Pub in Birstall

Top Team

Trinity Lunch Club

Grange Park Centre in Loughborough

Peter-le-Marchant Trust

Operational Management Team at The Bridge (East Midlands)

Ashby Road Estates Community Association

Hathern Village Association

Black Excellence

Above and Beyond Volunteers

Knit and Natter group at Focus Café

The Royal Voluntary Service Patient Transport Service

Beyond the Call of Duty

Vienna Hirons

Victoria Gould

Helen Carter

Barrow Hedgehog Rescue

Brilliant Board/Trustee Member

Dennis Marchant

Mick McLoughlin

The Harry Cook Award

Lindsay Rajczyk