The Heroes Of Chiswick Recognised

Local people who went the extra mile for their community

Several Chiswick residents have been presented with awards for their contribution as 'local heroes' in community, for voluntary work which ranged from bereavement counselling, to organising the local dog show, local history projects, community gardening, resident's groups and even writing the news for this website.

The awards were presented at a ceremony at the Civic Centre, Lampton Road, by the Mayor of Hounslow, Cllr Ajmer Grewal, in one of her last events before retiring as Mayor, in the presence of the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Maria Pedro and Chiswick councillor John Todd. The chair of Hounslow Council, Cllr Steve Curran was also present.

"Many of the recipients have worked long hours in charities or voluntary groups. They have gone the extra mile for their community and deserve to be recognised for their contribution" commented Cllr Todd.

Rebecca Frayn - Friends of Turnham Green

Sue Freke Evans of Cruse bereavement counselling charity

Anne Jackson of Thornton & Mayfield Residents' Association

Penny Barltrop of Old Chiswick Protection Society

James Wisdom, local historian, and chair of Friends of Gunnersbury

David Arnoff for support and maintenance of Old Chiswick Cemetery

Geoff Boswell for his work with the Number One Allotments, Dukes Meadows which helps people with learning disabilities

Lynn Lacey for her work with SANDS, the neo-natal bereavement charity for parents who have lost a child

Catherine Meisel, Friends of Chiswick Back Common (Mid Chiswick Society)

Val Bott, chair of Hogarth Trust for her work as local historian

Marie Rabouhans, chair of West Chiswick & Gunnersbury Society and campaigner on planning issues in Chiswick

Jan Preece, the Chiswick Dog Show

Sarah Cruz of Abundance and co-founder of Turnham Green Bridges project

Anne Flaherty, editor of Chiswickw4.com for her work to highlight local issues

The Deputy Lord Lieutenant

May 24, 2017