Alnwick Garden Party Queen’s Award Presentation

23rd June 2022
Queens Award for Voluntary Service Group Photo

Wednesday 15th June 2022, Alnwick Gardens

Representatives of the Berwick and District Cancer Support Group proudly attended the Lord-Lieutenant’s Garden Party for Volunteers and Carers, where they were presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups, at the official ceremony at Alnwick Gardens.

The presentation was made by the Duchess of Northumberland, Cancer Cars Chair, Andrew Smith, accepted the crystal award and certificate, signed by Her Majesty the Queen, on behalf of all the Berwick and District Cancer Support Group volunteers.

A very proud day for our charity and a proud day for the Berwick and District community, who’s amazing supporters help ensure the continuation of our free cancer transport service for its residents.

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service being presented to our Chair Andrew Smith by the Duchess of Northumberland. Our very special thanks to Andy Thorpe for sending us the video and for his permission for us to use it
Queens Award for Voluntary Service Award Presentation by the Duchess of Northumberland
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service being presented to Berwick Cancer Cars Chair Andrew Smith by the Duchess of Northumberland
QAVS award
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Berwick Cancer Cars QAVS Alnwick Garden Group Photo
Pictured L-R : Representing the Berwick and District Cancer Support Group ~ Andrew Smith (Chair), Lenny Eyre (Driver), Kate Spence (Collecting Tins Coordinator), Cllr Paul Jackson (Chair of Trustees), Sandi Henderson (Fundraiser), John Patterson (Driver), Shona McClymont (Secretary), David McClymont (Driver), Gillian Mitchell (Vice-Chair/Driver), Tom Matthewson (Vehicle Manager/Driver), Nicola Warren (Safeguarding Officer), Keith Smith (Driver), Roger Peaple (Media/Web/Driver)

💛❤️💛 1992 – 2022 Supporting the people of Berwick and District for 30 years 💛❤️💛

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