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Each
winner had a citation read out by the clerk to the Lieutenancy in the presence
of civic dignitaries including the Mayor and Mayoress of Torbay, Lord Mayor and
Lady Mayoress of Plymouth, the Chairman of Devon County Council and the High
Sheriff of Devon and Lady Cave.
Members
of the Ilfracombe group were nominated for outstanding volunteering activities
over many years helping the community, showing dedication in activities such as
environmental work, community transport, befriending and more.
Two of
the winners, Jane Cracknell and Erica Castle have also been invited to a further
round of the Awards, the national Year of the Volunteer 2005 Celebration event
at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London in January 2006. The event is a showcase
and celebration of volunteering, at which the Nationwide England Category
Champions will be announced and attended by celebrities and VIPS.
Erica
Castle said: ‘The Lord-Lieutenant asked me where I found the time to do so
much. I replied that I’ve plenty of time now my children have left home but
getting involved with the community has always been in my nature and the
happiness I have in my life is all thanks to volunteering.’
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