Hayes & Harlington Gazette

And the winners are...

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HELPING THE COMMUNITY

Gold

Christine Bennett: For her work with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and as District Commission­er overseeing 13 local scout groups.

Kath Powell: For supporting staff and children at Whiteheath Junior School, Ruislip for the past 29 years.

Silver

Helen Hutchings: For her commitment to local Girlguidin­g groups across the borough, including managing Willow Tree Centre campsite.

Andrew Terry: For his work running 3rd Hayes Scouts, Cubs and Beavers and supporting 3rd Hayes Guides and Rangers for 35 years

Samantha Hood: For supporting local Girlguidin­g groups for more than 30 years, including organising weekly meetings and trips.

Steven Castle: For his community work with St Edmund’s Church in Pinner, local scouting groups and the Arrow Players amateur dramatic group.

Sharon Pink: For her involvemen­t with the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Battle of Britain Monument, Heath Robinson Museum and various remembranc­e events.

Uxbridge Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club: For their outreach work in supporting people, either serving, or who have served, in the armed forces.

Les Drussel: For his contributi­on to the Chamber of Commerce and commitment to local businesses, charities and organisati­ons.

Bronze

Michelle Saunders: For devoting her free time to Girlguidin­g for the past 19 years in the Hayes community.

Friends of Northwood Recreation Ground: For their conservati­on work and maintenanc­e of the open space for the benefit of the local community.

Mike Rees: For engaging with HS2 on behalf of the South Ruislip community to minimise the disruption during constructi­on.

Asad Karim: For liaising with the South Ruislip Safer Neighbourh­oods Team to promote crime prevention awareness across the community.

Alistair McEwan: For his contributi­on over the last 24 years to the Compass Theatre, its puppet club and wardrobe department.

HELPING VULNERABLE PEOPLE

Silver

John Cook: For his work supporting students with special educationa­l needs at Pield Heath House School in Uxbridge.

SEND Family Support: For organising events and youth groups for children with special educationa­l needs so they can socialise in a safe environmen­t.

Bronze

Samantha Cummings: For her work with the Halo Children’s Foundation in supporting grieving families.

Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Bronze

Divya Patel: For her work in leading a group of volunteer yoga instructor­s to deliver free classes to the Hayes community.

 ?? ?? All the 2024 Hillingdon Community Awards winners, with the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Shehryar Ahmad-Wallana, Leader of the Council, Cllr Ian Edwards, and Chief Executive, Tony Zaman
All the 2024 Hillingdon Community Awards winners, with the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Shehryar Ahmad-Wallana, Leader of the Council, Cllr Ian Edwards, and Chief Executive, Tony Zaman

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