Volunteers recognised for more than 2,300 hours of work in Greenham

 Thirty-six Greenham residents and three groups were recognised at a special event at Greenham Community Centre on Friday 10 September for collectively giving up more than 2,300 hours of their own time to help their community as part of the Greater Greenham Project

Newbury MP Richard Benyon presented certificates to all the volunteers to reward their contributions, from helping with the youth clubs to organising community events and securing funding for the Community Youth Project.

Volunteers with other local projects such as the cleaning up of the multi-use games area and a coffee morning at Springhurst House were recognised. Members of the Diamond Committee, which manages the centre at Pigeon's Farm, and the Greenham Community Association, which runs the Community Centre, also received certificates.




Youth Council members received certificates as a thank you for their work planning and supporting activities for younger residents at the youth clubs. First Aid at Work and Safeguarding Young People certificates were also presented to those residents who had successfully completed their training.


Marcus Franks, Neighbourhood Investment Co-ordinator for Sovereign South + West and project manager for the Greater Greenham Project said: "By giving up their time in this way local people are helping to make the community stronger.

"Our project wouldn't be what it is without the volunteers who help support all of the work that is going on with such enthusiasm. It is excellent to know that they are involved and committed to their neighbourhood."

Councillor Julian Swift-Hook is Chairman of the Greater Greenham Partnership which oversees the project. "The energy and enthusiasm here is just fantastic," he said. "I'm so proud of everyone who has given up their time and worked so hard for our community here in Greenham. It's amazing to see how much has been achieved in such a short time."