Following the success of last year’s event, Saltford Parish Council and Saltford Community Association again joined together to co-host a community celebration. SPC’s Community Awards and SCA’s ‘Big Thank You’ marked the contributions of those who go the extra mile to make Saltford a very special place to live and work.
The event took place at Saltford Hall on the evening of Friday 1 April in front of an audience of around 100 residents.
The event began with Saltford’s Annual Parish Meeting, hosted by Saltford Parish Council Chair Cllr Chris Warren. Cllr Warren provided a report on the activity of the Parish Council over the past year (draft minutes will be added to SPC’s website and noticeboard by mid-April).
The Annual Parish Meeting was followed by SPC’s Community Awards 2022 ceremony. SPC’s Community Awards publicly recognise individuals and teams who have made a significant contribution to the village over the past year. Those in receipt of a Community Award had been nominated by residents and chosen by SPC during a closed session at its March meeting.
Cllr Chris Warren stated following the awards ceremony ‘Saltford Parish Council congratulates all the winners of its 2022 Community Awards, and thanks all wider members of the community – many of whom are here this evening – whose efforts make Saltford such a caring and special place to be’. Cllr Warren expressed a special thank you to all the nominators and winners for attending the evening’s celebrations.
The SCA’s ‘Big Thank You’ part of the evening enabled community volunteers from Saltford Community Post Office & Library, all SCAN deliverers and the SCA itself to all be together to be thanked by the SCA for their efforts over the past year. The SCA’s ‘Big Thank You’ was led by Treasurer Chris Essex and Chair John Davies, who as part of his speech expressed sincere thanks to all those who had supported the Saltford community over the past year.
SPC is pleased to announce the winners of its Community Awards 2022 as follows:
Achievement Award – Kate Lamb
Kate Lamb was awarded an Achievement Award due to her longstanding contribution to the Saltford Lawn Tennis Club. Kate has been the Membership Secretary for many years and has also holds the role of Secretary. Kate has also carried out extensive voluntary work in other capacities for the Tennis Club, in the village, and also recently as a marshal for the Covid vaccination centres. Kate has asked for her prize to go to the Tennis Club’s new clubhouse project.
Achievement Award – Hilary Hallett
SPC was pleased to recognise Hilary Hallett for her time and efforts to raise money for the Saltford Community PO and Library by supplying beautiful cards for the library to sell. A 100% of the proceeds from Hilary’s cards go to supporting Saltford’s Community Post Office and Library, with the costs of the cards coming from Hilary’s own pocket. Hilary has chosen to donate her prize to the Saltford Community Post Office and Library.
Achievement Award – Sylvia Dando
Sylvia Dando is a key member of the Saltford Community Association management team and has been the domestic officer for at least ten years. In particular Sylvia ensured the stringent cleaning requirements needed during the pandemic to ensure Saltford Hall could open to its users. Further to her role on the SCA Management Team, Sylvia participates directly in the running of the cafe at Saltford Hall, contributed to the Saltford Hub Covid support team, supports the Saltford Morning WI, helped to set up the Saltford Computer Café amongst other voluntary work. Sylvia has donated her prize to the Saltford Community Association.
Volunteer Team of the Year – Saltford Scouts Leadership and Management Team
Saltford Parish Council received three separate nominations for the Saltford Scouts Leadership and Management Team, demonstrating the huge appreciation in the community for the team that leads the Saltford Scouts. SPC recognised the 1st Saltford Scout Group as providing an invaluable service to children in Saltford and the local area, providing them with opportunities that they often wouldn’t otherwise have. SPC thanked the leaders, who are all volunteers who give up their time for free to ensure the children can get the maximum out of being a Scout. The contribution that each of the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have made in supporting each other and the wider community of Saltford was also recognised.
Business in the Community Award – Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors, Saltford Branch
SPC was pleased to award ‘Clarkson’s Independent Funeral Directors – Saltford Branch’ the Business in the Community Award. Led by Alana Hurst, the person nominating Clarkson’s shared that ‘Clarkson’s have been ever present for the Community of Saltford. Quietly and professionally being there in the very difficult times providing their services and support without fuss, complaint and with dignity. They are excellent at supporting people when they have been in most need”. The team donated their prize to the Saltford Community PO & Library.
Chair’s Award – Simon Carpenter and the team behind ‘Saltford – Walking through the geological past’ leaflet
The special ‘Chair’s Award’ was given to the team behind the ‘Saltford – Walking Through the Geological Past’ leaflet. The team, led by Simon Carpenter, created a new circular geology trail walking guide, produced so that residents and visitors to Saltford can explore the local geology of the village for themselves. The descriptive walking guide is available as a free downloadable pdf from the Saltford Environment Group (SEG) website. The guide highlights Saltford as an important Geological site and was recognised for adding to local knowledge and increase awareness of Saltford’s geological past. The team behind the leaflet have donated their prize of £75 to SEG.
More information about the winners of the SPC Community Award winners 2022 can be found on SPC’s Community Awards page on SPC’s website.
