Hertsmere News Summer 2012 - Hertsmere Borough Council

Community newsFollow us on Twitter @HertsmereBCAnd the award goes to…A range of volunteers have beenrecognised for their contribution to thecommunity. Former Mayor Cllr PeterKnell presented the annual civic awardsat a special ceremony in March.Around 200 guests attended the event,which also included a raffle and auction,raising more than £6,000 for the Mayor’schosen charities, Macmillan CancerSupport and The Peace Hospice.The winners were: John Brown fromBorehamwood, for his services to the RoyalBritish Legion and the 7th BorehamwoodScout Group; Susan Moser from Elstree,for her work with the Borehamwoodbranch of MENCAP and other localcharities; Molley Brain from Bushey forher years of voluntary work at a range ofgroups, including St John’s Ambulanceand Friends of Bushey Museum; Johnand Helen Hambleton from Bushey forestablishing the Bushey Quarter Marathonand organising it for years, raising moneyfor local causes; Verity Maclachlan fromRadlett for her services to 1st RadlettGuides; Elaine Marsh from Potters Barfor her contribution to local communitygroups including Potters Bar Universityof the Third Age and Potters Bar TownTwinning Association; Peter and SueWeaver from Potters Bar for theirvolunteer work and for their contributionin organising the Potters Bar Carnival;Richard Jarvis from Borehamwood forimproving community safety in Hertsmere.Left to right, front row: Elaine Marsh,Peter and Sue Weaver, Susan Moser,former Mayor Cllr Peter Knell, MolleyBrain, John and Helen HambletonLeft to right, back row: Richard Jarvis,John Brown, Verity Maclachlan andformer Mayoress June KnellIt’s a recordbreaking yearIt’s been a record-breaking fundraisingyear for former Mayor CllrPeter Knell who raised more than£34,000 for his chosen charities.Cllr Knell raised £25,609.43 forMacmillan Cancer Support and£9,116.54 for The Peace Hospice.Macmillan received more due to matchfunding by Barclays Bank, Potters Bar.During his year as Mayor, Cllr Knellarranged a number of fundraisers andattended more than 200 engagements,accompanied on his duties throughoutthe year by his wife June. He said: “I havehad a very busy, but fantastic year.“I have met so many interestingpeople, who have been truly inspiringand it has been a humbling experienceLeft to right: Deputy Mayor and MayoressCllr Dan Griffin and his wife Wendy, MayorCllr Pat Strack and her husband Geoffreyfor me. I am very grateful for all thosewho have shown support for my twocharities and donated so generously.”The Mayoral chains have now beenhanded over to Cllr Pat Strack who willbe supported in her duties by husbandGeoffrey. The new deputy Mayor andMayoress are Cllr Dan Griffin and hiswife Wendy. Cllr Strack will be raisingmoney for Hertfordshire Air Ambulance.Former Mayor andMayoress Cllr Peter Knelland his wife JuneMore than£34kraised forcharity!She said: “I have already enjoyed abusy year as deputy Mayor and metmany lovely people across the borough.I look forward to continuing this.”If you would like the Mayor to attendone of your events please contact theMayor’s secretary, Lorraine Ginger,on 020 8207 7477 or email lorraine.ginger@hertsmere.gov.uk4 Summer 2012 Hertsmere News www.hertsmere.gov.uk