Local heroes from across East Dunbartonshire have been recognised for the positive impact they have made in their communities.
Provost Alan Brown hosted his first Tea with the Provost at Lairdsland Primary School, where residents enjoyed afternoon tea, joined by a number of local Councillors.
East Dunbartonshire Councillors were asked to nominate people who had gone the extra mile, whether through their exceptional voluntary work, charity work or an outstanding career. In total, 27 people were recognised, with each receiving certificates for their achievements.
Provost Alan Brown said, “It was a privilege to host this special afternoon tea to recognise the East Dunbartonshire residents who contribute so much to our local towns and villages. Our local Councillors nominated these exceptional people who have made a real difference to the lives of others. Between them they have put in thousands of hours of voluntary work, raised lots of money for charity and provided vital services and support for people in need.”
He continued, “This afternoon tea was just a small way in which we can offer our thanks for their hard work and commitment and I hope each and every guest realises just how much we appreciate their contribution.”
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Name |
Reason |
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Nominated by Provost Brown |
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Liz Ross |
Local Court Justice of the Peace for 26 years |
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Morag Stewart |
For her work with the Salvation Army |
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Donna Anderson |
For her work with Auchinairn Community Centre & Auchinairn Community Enterprise |
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Lynn Halcrow |
For her work with Auchinairn Community Centre & Auchinairn Community Enterprise |
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Nominated by Councillor Thornton |
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Tom Gray |
For his work as Secretary, Lenzie Community Council |
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Tony Miles |
Chairman – Lenzie Community Council |
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Nominated by Depute Provost Pews |
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Patricia Marwick |
Senior Girl Guide Official at National Level and voluntary work at Cadder Coffee Shop |
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Jamie McGuire |
Chair of Milton of Campsie, Community Council & work in Community Village Hall |
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Nominated by Councillor Murray |
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Margaret Scott |
Actively involved with peer support within GRACE |
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Jennifer Ramsay |
Actively involved with peer support within GRACE |
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Nominated by Councillor Gibbons |
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Hugh Livingston |
Services to making Milngavie a better place to live in |
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Frances Livingston |
Services to making Milngavie a better place to live in |
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Nominated by Councillor O’Neil |
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Dr Janice Kennedy |
For 12 years’ service with Burnbrae Resident's Association and for establishing and running the Catflap charity for 21 years |
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Nominated by Councillor Low |
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Alison Little |
For working with the local community through Bishopbriggs Churches together |
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Pamela Munro |
For improving safety of children and providing relief to families of children who have passed away in tragic circumstances |
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Sharif Shafiq |
For promoting religious education and recreational facilities for the Muslim community |
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Deborah Robertson |
For voluntary work within the guide dog organisation and with Glasgow City Roller fundraising group |
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Nominated by Councillor Ferretti |
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Audrey Langslow |
For improving the locality via the Lennoxtown Project Group |
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Ivor McClure |
For organising community events and litter picking |
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Nominated by Councillor McGinnigle |
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Robert Blackburn |
For his organisation of battlefield trips to honour our war heroes and for his work with youth groups and Care in the Community |
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Nominated by Councillor Mechan |
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Victor Budas |
Vice President, Burnbrae Residents Association |
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Maureen Budas |
Burnbrae Residents Association |
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Nominated by Councillor Goodall |
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Liz MacDonald |
For her work with Milngavie Refugee Action Group |
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Andrea Brogan |
For her work with Milngavie Refugee Action Group |
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Jean Pentland |
For her work with the Elderly Community in Milngavie |
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Nominated by Councillor Moody |
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Gaynor Bilton |
Convener of Killermont Primary Parent Council |
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Chris Allen |
Convener of Boclair Academy Parent Council |
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