Community First New Forest Volunteer Centre was delighted to host the ‘Celebration of Volunteering’ at Hoburne Bashley, New Milton on the 11th May.
Over a hundred people from 20 voluntary organisations came to the Forest Rooms at Hoburne to celebrate the invaluable work, commitment and dedication that they give to the community.
The evenings’ entertainment was from the ‘The Waterside Musical Society’, with a medley of popular songs, and some excerpts from their new show ‘The Secret Garden’.
Councillor Paul Woods, Chairman of New Forest District Council and President of Community First New Forest presented the certificates, after the volunteers had been welcomed by Mr Michael Clowes, Chief Officer of Community First New Forest.
There was a real feeling of celebration about the whole evening. It was a great opportunity for everyone not only to be recognised for the work that they do and the services their organisations provide, but the chance to get together and ‘meet all the lovely volunteers’.
The buffet after the certificate presentation gave everyone the chance to mingle and to exchange stories. One volunteer commented ‘I had no idea that so much voluntary work is going on in the community. It is lovely, knowing that the time and effort given are acknowledged and rewarded.’
All photographs were taken by Vanessa from Nick Scott Photography.
The organisations recognised at this event were:
- Age Concern New Forest East
- Fordingbridge Community Forum
- Boldre & District Outings Club
- New Forest Access for All
- Oakhaven Hospice Trust
- League of Friends, Lymington Hospital
- Brendon Care, Milford Green Club
- New Forest West Scouts
- Ringwood & District Community Association
- Community First, New Forest
- Hampshire Constabulary
- Totton Christian Centre
- Alzheimer’s Society, New Forest Branch
- The Honeypot Charity
- Friends of Ballard Water Meadows
- New Forest Community Media, CIC
- Hordle Voluntary Care Group
- Cruse Bereavement Care, New Forest Branch
- Open Sight
- Avon Tyrell Activity Centre, UK Youth
If you would like to find out more about volunteering, or would be interested in putting forward an organisation for an award next time, then please contact Hazel Dyson at the Volunteer Centre, Community First New Forest on 01425 482773. |
