Bracknell

Two voluntary groups from Bracknell Forest joined another 15 groups from across Berkshire that have been recognised for their work in the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2006.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council Mayor, Cllr Mrs Jacqui Ryder, and the Lord Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Philip Wroughton, co-hosted a reception at Easthampstead Park Conference Centre recently. It was aimed at recognising and thanking voluntary groups within the six unitaries of Berkshire for their commitment to the community.

All groups had been nominated by members of the public who had either benefited from their work or had seen the positive effect of their work in the Bracknell community.

The Lord Lieutenant and the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Lady Elizabeth Godsal MBE, presented certificates to each group and thanked them for providing support and help in many different ways.

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is given annually and recognises and rewards excellence in voluntary activities carried out by groups throughout the country. The Queen announced the first award in 2002 to mark the occasion of her Golden Jubilee.

Across Berkshire, 17 voluntary groups have been put forward to the national competition and the results will be announced in June.

Bracknell Cllr Mrs Ryder said: “As a firm supporter of voluntary work I am pleased that this award was introduced in 2002 as it recognises the wonderful work volunteers do in our community. I am proud to have been representing Bracknell Forest in co-hosting this very important event. I wish all the voluntary groups from Berkshire the best of luck in the national competition."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council