Citylife in Rugeley and Cannock Chase July August 2022

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Cannock Chase
Volunteers
Awarded
Support Staffordshire
held the prestigious
Support Staffordshire
Volunteer Star Awards
in June, recognising the
work of many
outstanding individuals
and businesses who
Five Ways Ramblers & Strollers
have given their time
freely during what has been the most challenging
of years.
The awards aim to publicly recognise and celebrate
the outstanding achievements and commitment of
volunteers and organisations who go the extra mile to
support local communities.
The Cannock Chase District event, held at Beau
Desert Golf Club on Tuesday 14th June, was an
overwhelming success with guests saying how inspiring
the volunteers’ stories are.
There were 10 awards presented during the
evening.
Award Winners for Cannock Chase District
were:
Volunteer of the Year – Jackie Hicklin, Bethany Baptist
Church
Lifetime Achievement – Irene Hodges, The
Chasewater Swans Support group
Personal Achievement – Dawn Force, West
Chadsmoor Family Centre
New Volunteer Team of the Year – Five Ways Strollers
and Ramblers
Volunteer Team of the Year – Penk Moneywise
Support for Over 65’s – Maureen Garbett, Norton
Canes Watercolour Club
Support for Young People – Fireworks
Young Volunteer of the Year – James Downs, Friends
of Hednesford Park
Business Contribution to Communities Award –
Potteries Mechanical Services Ltd
Trustee of the Year – Nicole Walker, Bailey Bridge
My Month in
Parliament
By Amanda Milling MP
Since my last column, we
have marked The
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It
was brilliant to see the
country come together to
celebrate the Queen’s
service to our country.
In recent weeks, I have been enjoying
getting out and about in the constituency -
visiting local businesses and meeting with
organisations.
It was great to meet local Canal and River
Trust team members Martin, Carl, James, and
the Chief Executive Richard Parry, to chat
about the canals in Rugeley and the
improvements that have taken place recently.
The upgrades to the tow path make it a lot
easier for everyone to use, whether you are
walking your dog, going for a cycle or out for
a jog.
I heard about the work of a small group of
local volunteers who help keep the area clean,
and the efforts of this group to help nature
thrive.
Like many of you, I am very excited about
the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth
Games which will begin at the end of July. Best
of all, the mountain biking event will be taking
place in Cannock Chase Forest giving us all a
brilliant chance to watch a world class
sporting event right here on our doorsteps.
As we build up to the opening ceremony, I
am delighted that Cannock, Rugeley and
Hednesford will welcome the Queen’s Baton
Relay on 23rd July. I would encourage local
residents to come along to this exciting
event!
As ever, if you have any issues at all that
you need my help with, email me at
amanda.milling.mp@parliament.uk, call 01543
877142 or visit
www.amandamilling.com/contact.