Purbeck volunteers honoured at 9th annual ceremony

Volunteers from across the Purbeck area, who do exceptional work for their local communities, received recognition and praise at a ceremony which has become an annual fixture in the district.

Following the tradition of previous years, Councillor Trite and guests heard about the dedication, energy and enthusiasm of the volunteers who give so much to their communities.

Volunteers were each presented with a scroll as a mark of their achievement. Councillor Trite said that those present represented the vast number of other Purbeck volunteers upon whom so many local people depend.

“They are truly at the heart of our communities and make a tremendous contribution to town and village life in Purbeck. Many people rely on volunteers and I thank all those here tonight for their dedication, energy and enthusiasm,” he said, adding, “We owe them a profound debt of gratitude for everything they do.”

The volunteers of the year were:

Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle  – The Briantspuddle Post Office and Village Shop Volunteers
Bere Regis – Andrew Kent
East Stoke –  Jenny Lobb
Langton Matravers – Ian Vaughan-Arbuckle
Lytchett Matravers – Rosalia Harris
Lytchett Minster and Upton – Shirley Benjafield and Mandy Borg
Swanage – Frank Roberts
Wareham – Pam Bowyer-Davis
Wool – Wool and District Friends of Cancer Research UK