Please allow me to deviate from the latest pandemic and start to appreciate the deserving members of our community who are going above and beyond to make a difference. Bedfordshire Community Awards is once again searching for people or groups in a our villages and towns describing why you want to honour them. So far we have 2 nominations and looking for more, if anyone is wondering what to write, see our nominees below
SYDNEY CAMPBELL I would like to thank Sydney for all the work he does for the residents of Queens Park. He makes me feel safe when I'm walking over the bridge into Queens Park as his regular presence stops undesirable characters from loitering there. He has a very cheerful personality and it is a pleasure to exchange a few friendly words. If anyone genuinely cares about Queens Park with no personal or political gain then its Sydney. He goes above and beyond his role as a coordinator and not just looks after our streets but the safety of the residents. When ever you see him he greets all with his smile, whatever the weather. Dealing with matters that is not in his job remit , this includes raising concerns and matters to Official's to dealing with issues himself if he can. Most of us living in Queens Park will walk past problems and think its the councils or someone else's problem, Sydney makes it personal and tries to resolve it. Doing the job he does and going the extra mile is not everyone's cup of tea. It takes a special person with a big heart and kind soul to do what he does. If you wanted a role model of a leader of a community, a person serving humanity and the environment, then thats Sydney DIANE ALDER Diane Alder and is a neighbour of mine. She keeps an eye on lots of elderly folk in the village of Oakley, taking them home made cakes and soup and doing some basic nursing tasks. Think she used to be a District Nurse before she retired. She also makes cakes for Teas in Church in the summer and collects and delivers some old peoples' newspapers. She's not letting coronavirus cramp her style and is still shopping and caring for elderly folk in the village. She also helps at Messy Church and delivers the Oakley Newsletter. It's a quarterly publication and we've just received the Spring edition. next issue due 1st June, deadline for publishing 22 May. JASON STRETTON I would like to nominate Jason Stretton for an award. I think he deserves to be recognized for being such a selfless person. Jason is above all, kind and caring for his fellow human beings. He has had a lot on his shoulders for years caring for a son with ADHD/ autism/aspergers but he always has time to sort other people's problems and help where ever be can. He has looked after both sets of neighbours over the years. One young man has epileptic seizures and Jason has been called on to help. He has always gone to him and put him in the correct position and stayed to see no harm came to him, despite the fact that Jason could return home covered in blood or vomit. Then there is his very elderly neighbours the other side. The man has Parkinson's and is very unsteady on his feet. He has had numerous falls and they call Jason for help and he willingly goes to pick him up, sometimes to put him back in bed at 11.00pm at night. The elderly lady had a fall recently and Jason again went to help pick her up and check what needed doing. The lady was not well and confused. They got her to hospital where she was kept, with sepsis. Then the old gentleman had another fall and cut his head. Jason got the paramedics and now he is in hospital, but Jason still found time to visit them to see how they were. He never once refused to help them despite having a wrist injury and it was in a support. Jason managed to lift them using his forearms. Jason has always looked out for elderly members of the family, making sure they have the best TV, phone, internet deals. He goes out of his way to explain things, clearly, calmly and with a great deal of patience and kindness. If he can make a difference to improve someone's life he will do it! Please email us your nominations on:[email protected]
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