Civic
Awards
2006 Winners
For Voluntary Service by Adults or Young People
or for Outstanding Achievement
The awards were presented to the winners
at a ceremony during the Council meeting on 22 February 2006.
CIVIC RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE BY ADULTS
(aged over 18)
Four adults have been presented with Civic Recognition Awards for voluntary
service.
Winner: Mr Dudley Davies
Nominated by: Captain Denzil Stevens
For 25 years, Dudley has worked tirelessly to bring the sport of sailing to the young people of Bexley. From small beginnings on a lake in Thamesmead, Dudley has helped to develop a successful training programme for young people, many of whom have obtained certificates and awards from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).
During his three-year term of office as Commodore at Erith Yacht Club, Dudley established an under 18's cadet section and obtained grants and donations to buy a number of sailing dinghies. He has ensured that the training programmes are of the highest standard and fully approved by the RYA. The courses help to teach young people self-discipline, responsibility, self-confidence, good citizenship and teamwork as well as safe seamanship.
Dudley has helped to provide a real sporting outlet for young people, which otherwise might not have been available.
Winner: Mrs Brenda Miller
Nominated by: Miss Emma Thompson
Brenda has been involved with the Guide movement for over 40 years and has been Captain of the 1st Northumberland Guide Company for much of this time. She has also served as Divisional Commissioner for Erith and Crayford District.
The 1st Northumberland Guide Company is flourishing because of the time and effort that Brenda has contributed. She has organised numerous trips and activities and given many Guides the opportunity to camp at least twice a year. Every three years, Brenda organises a visit to the Guide house in Switzerland. She has also helped Guides to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and raise funds for charities such as Guide Dogs for the Blind and Demelza House.
Without Brenda's input over the years the Guide Company would not have maintained the popularity and membership that it now enjoys.
Winner: Mrs Olive Redhead
Nominated by: Mrs Joan Glastonbury
For the last 30 years, Olive has been a devoted volunteer at the Bexleyheath and District Club for the Disabled. The Club is one of very few in Bexley catering for disabled people over the age of 60. In her role as the principal organiser of club activities, Olive has arranged activities such as craftwork, prepared lunches for members on special occasions and organised outings to places such as the Christmas pantomime.
She has always shown a great understanding of the needs of the members and is always cheerful, energetic and fair-minded. Despite experiencing great personal sadness, Olive has cared for the members with energy and enthusiasm.
Winner: Mrs Patricia Williams
Nominated by: Mr John Prestage MBE on behalf of Geddes Place United Reformed Church, Bexleyheath
After retiring from nursing in 1952, Patricia became a volunteer for the Citizens Advice Bureau in Welling and Sidcup. In 1984 she became a Cruse Bereavement Care Counsellor and soon took up the position of Group Leader of the Bexley branch of Cruse. As well as providing individual counselling, group therapy and home counselling, Pat has made broadcast appeals on Radio Kent, arranged Christmas concerts and collected money for Cruse Bereavement Care. She has organised a telephone referral service and established the open-invitation 'Thursday Lunch Club'.
She is an inspiration to others and a team player who leads by sheer dedication and supreme example. The Bexley branch of Cruse Bereavement Care has been of consistent benefit to the local community, much because of Pat's leadershiop and dedication. |
