Excellence Awards 2020
At this time of year we normally prepare for our AGM and presentation of our annual awards. Sadly, this will not take place but here is a message from Brian Harrild, organiser of the awards, who has just retired from our Committee:
Traditionally, I say at our annual meeting what a great pleasure it is to be here to announce the names of those who are to receive the year's Excellence Awards. This time the pleasure remains, albeit from my self-isolation lair.
Southwold and Reydon are places where the seemingly impossible becomes a reality, for example:
Do you dream of somewhere to which you can take young children to play outdoors in a safe environment with the toys provided while you relax with refreshments? The Pit Stop Cafe is your answer.
"Presented to ANNE CLARKE for providing a unique facility for families and extensive fundraising for charity."
Do you marvel at how difficult it is to find a piece of litter in Reydon? The answer lies in the tireless work of our very own litter picker.
"Presented to GILLIAN GRAHAM for keeping Reydon litter free in all weathers."
Do you yearn to regularly improve your health by exercising just to the degree that you wish? The answer can be found by joining the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday.
"Presented to SAFFRON MANNING and JANE SAMKIN for improving the health of our community by organising the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday in all weathers for over five years."
Do you wish that the charges for your utilities could be reduced at no cost to you and without high pressure sales talk? The answer lies with our final nominee who also organises a Christmas party for the whole community.
"Presented to MELANIE WILSON for organising a highly successful community event and pursuing a service-before-profit approach to her utilities business."
Our congratulations to all those above and here's a special message for...
BRIAN HARRILD (sorry, Brian, if this comes as a bit of a surprise) :
You have contributed to the Southwold and Reydon Society Committee for longer than I can recall, including a number of years as Treasurer characterised by exceptionally precise and impeccable bookkeeping. You have also contributed for years to local life in many other ways - among them as a long serving treasurer of the Scouts & Reydon Show and as an organiser of Church lunches ("an amiable and kind raconteur").
I am delighted to add the citation for your own Excellence Award:
"Presented to BRIAN HARRILD for many years of service to the community and active association with the 1st Southwold Scouts, the Reydon Show, St Margaret's Church and the Southwold and Reydon Society".
Ridley Burnett, Chairman
At this time of year we normally prepare for our AGM and presentation of our annual awards. Sadly, this will not take place but here is a message from Brian Harrild, organiser of the awards, who has just retired from our Committee:
Traditionally, I say at our annual meeting what a great pleasure it is to be here to announce the names of those who are to receive the year's Excellence Awards. This time the pleasure remains, albeit from my self-isolation lair.
Southwold and Reydon are places where the seemingly impossible becomes a reality, for example:
Do you dream of somewhere to which you can take young children to play outdoors in a safe environment with the toys provided while you relax with refreshments? The Pit Stop Cafe is your answer.
"Presented to ANNE CLARKE for providing a unique facility for families and extensive fundraising for charity."
Do you marvel at how difficult it is to find a piece of litter in Reydon? The answer lies in the tireless work of our very own litter picker.
"Presented to GILLIAN GRAHAM for keeping Reydon litter free in all weathers."
Do you yearn to regularly improve your health by exercising just to the degree that you wish? The answer can be found by joining the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday.
"Presented to SAFFRON MANNING and JANE SAMKIN for improving the health of our community by organising the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday in all weathers for over five years."
Do you wish that the charges for your utilities could be reduced at no cost to you and without high pressure sales talk? The answer lies with our final nominee who also organises a Christmas party for the whole community.
"Presented to MELANIE WILSON for organising a highly successful community event and pursuing a service-before-profit approach to her utilities business."
Our congratulations to all those above and here's a special message for...
BRIAN HARRILD (sorry, Brian, if this comes as a bit of a surprise) :
You have contributed to the Southwold and Reydon Society Committee for longer than I can recall, including a number of years as Treasurer characterised by exceptionally precise and impeccable bookkeeping. You have also contributed for years to local life in many other ways - among them as a long serving treasurer of the Scouts & Reydon Show and as an organiser of Church lunches ("an amiable and kind raconteur").
I am delighted to add the citation for your own Excellence Award:
"Presented to BRIAN HARRILD for many years of service to the community and active association with the 1st Southwold Scouts, the Reydon Show, St Margaret's Church and the Southwold and Reydon Society".
Ridley Burnett, Chairman
A full list of winners is:
2020
Anne Clarke for providing the Pit Stop as a unique facility for families and for extensive fundraising for charity
Gillian Graham for keeping Reydon litter free in all weathers
Saffron Manning and Jane Samkin for improving the health of our community by organising the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday in all weathers for over five years
Melanie Wilson for organising a highly successful community Christmas lunch and for pursuing a service-before-profit approach to her utilities business
Brian Harrild for many years of service to the community and active association with the 1st Southwold Scouts, the Reydon Show, St Margaret's Church and the Southwold and Reydon Society
2019
Jim Elmes tireless work for the Reydon Village Plan, the Reydon Housing Needs Survey and, currently, the Reydon Neighbourhood Plan
Maggie Everson enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Pitches View and for her work also at the Voluntary Help Centre
Doreen Hammett a great many years of devoted service and practical help on the Scout Group committee
Judy & Graham Hay-Davison great achievements at the Harbour under their stewardship as Secretary and Chair of the Harbour Users’ Association
John Huggins a community man par excellence in respect of the RNLI and charity fundraising and also a driving force behind flood defences and litter picking
Christine Obern solely responsible for twelve years for the popular Southwold Theatre and Music Group – a very welcome community asset
Simon Pitcher in addition to his parish work, for steering through the re-ordering of St Edmund’s Church for the benefit of the whole community and visitors
Tony Smith tremendous dedication to two causes: Save Our Southwold and facilities for mobility and hearing loss
Laurence Vulliamy substantial contribution to the initiation of the Save our Southwold hospital campaign and his enthusiasm for the Sailors’ Reading Room
2018Betty Richardson 20 years as a volunteer hearing children read at Southwold Primary School
Patricia Elvin long term volunteer work on behalf of the RNLI and the Southwold Inbetweens
Beryl Cannell 10 years of community work in many capacities
Guy Mitchell & Sarah Green 12 years' service making Southwold Post Office & Toy Shop (SPOTS) such a community asset
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society to the staff for creating a uniquely welcoming banking service now sadly closed
Tony Evans for founding the Excellence Awards and for service to the Southwold & Reydon Society
2017
Ian Southgate recognition of his exceptional work as a postman and the special interest he takes in the welfare of the residents on his round.
1st Southwold Scouts to celebrate more than 100 years of scouting in Southwold and the dedicated leaders who make it possible
Helen Price in recognition of her lifelong dedication and service to bellringing in Southwold and Reydon
Southwold Shuttle Bus in recognition of the dependable service provided and the invaluable benefit to the community and visitors
2016
Stephen Wolfenden Photographic records of 'The Town'
Mike Mayhew Southwold Allotments Association
Revd Rich Henderson departing vicar of St Margaret's Reydon
Southwold Lifeboat Crew & Fundraisers
2015
John Barber Southwold Bellman
Christine Fells Red Cross organiser
Keith Warren local photography of people & events
Sue Doy long service to the community of Southwold
Barry Tolfree Southwold & Son website
York Road GP Surgery on evolution to the Solebay Health Centre
Barrie Remblance long service to the community of Reydon
2014
David Moyse fundraising and community involvement
John Winter Sailors Reading Room & Harbour
David Woods Reydon Corner
Letter of commendation:
Louise Stroyan 25 years running Nutters
2013
Charlotte Clark an exceptional Librarian
Joan Goldsmith long service to institutions serving Southwold & Reydon esp St Edmund's
Jack & Ann Robins Marguerite Club & Poppy Appeal organisers
Frank Mortlock long service to institutions serving Southwold & Reydon
Ruth Chapman charity fundraising & 26 yrs organist St Margaret's
Jack Storer long service & commitment to the community of Southwold
Cathy Ryan exceptional contribution to the development of the Sole Bay Care Fund charity
2012
Jenny Hursell 26 years' service as Town Clerk
Reydon Scarecrow Trail Committee establishing the Trail in 2010 to raise funds for Reydon Christmas lights
Tricia Scott immense time & energy as the Southwold & District Voluntary Help Centre co-ordinators
Geraldine Bryant 31 years on the Executive Committee, 21 years on the Town Council and two terms as Mayor
John Canham Solo Town and beachfront cleaner for 20 years
David and Donna Smith Community fundraising whilst running the Randolph Hotel
Letters of commendation:
John & Patricia Purdy 25 years' service running their newsagent's shop and some 9,000 paper delivering days
Tim Hunkin novel machines on the pier
2011
Southwold Museum modernistaion & improved interactiove exhibition space
Christopher and Helen Iredale for the recreation of Southwold Pier
The Barbrook Family long term involvement in the community esp the Village Hall
Lady Freud & The Jill Freud Company the Southwold Summer Theatre
Adnams Reydon Distribution Centre innovative design of low carbon commercial building
John & Rosie Bennett Electric Picture Palace & Southwold Film Society
Robert Temple, Brian Haward, David Vaughan Godell Sports Pavilion
Letter of commendation:
Southwold Town Council and Brian Webb Southwold sign at Mights Bridge
2020
Anne Clarke for providing the Pit Stop as a unique facility for families and for extensive fundraising for charity
Gillian Graham for keeping Reydon litter free in all weathers
Saffron Manning and Jane Samkin for improving the health of our community by organising the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday in all weathers for over five years
Melanie Wilson for organising a highly successful community Christmas lunch and for pursuing a service-before-profit approach to her utilities business
Brian Harrild for many years of service to the community and active association with the 1st Southwold Scouts, the Reydon Show, St Margaret's Church and the Southwold and Reydon Society
2019
Jim Elmes tireless work for the Reydon Village Plan, the Reydon Housing Needs Survey and, currently, the Reydon Neighbourhood Plan
Maggie Everson enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Pitches View and for her work also at the Voluntary Help Centre
Doreen Hammett a great many years of devoted service and practical help on the Scout Group committee
Judy & Graham Hay-Davison great achievements at the Harbour under their stewardship as Secretary and Chair of the Harbour Users’ Association
John Huggins a community man par excellence in respect of the RNLI and charity fundraising and also a driving force behind flood defences and litter picking
Christine Obern solely responsible for twelve years for the popular Southwold Theatre and Music Group – a very welcome community asset
Simon Pitcher in addition to his parish work, for steering through the re-ordering of St Edmund’s Church for the benefit of the whole community and visitors
Tony Smith tremendous dedication to two causes: Save Our Southwold and facilities for mobility and hearing loss
Laurence Vulliamy substantial contribution to the initiation of the Save our Southwold hospital campaign and his enthusiasm for the Sailors’ Reading Room
2018Betty Richardson 20 years as a volunteer hearing children read at Southwold Primary School
Patricia Elvin long term volunteer work on behalf of the RNLI and the Southwold Inbetweens
Beryl Cannell 10 years of community work in many capacities
Guy Mitchell & Sarah Green 12 years' service making Southwold Post Office & Toy Shop (SPOTS) such a community asset
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society to the staff for creating a uniquely welcoming banking service now sadly closed
Tony Evans for founding the Excellence Awards and for service to the Southwold & Reydon Society
2017
Ian Southgate recognition of his exceptional work as a postman and the special interest he takes in the welfare of the residents on his round.
1st Southwold Scouts to celebrate more than 100 years of scouting in Southwold and the dedicated leaders who make it possible
Helen Price in recognition of her lifelong dedication and service to bellringing in Southwold and Reydon
Southwold Shuttle Bus in recognition of the dependable service provided and the invaluable benefit to the community and visitors
2016
Stephen Wolfenden Photographic records of 'The Town'
Mike Mayhew Southwold Allotments Association
Revd Rich Henderson departing vicar of St Margaret's Reydon
Southwold Lifeboat Crew & Fundraisers
2015
John Barber Southwold Bellman
Christine Fells Red Cross organiser
Keith Warren local photography of people & events
Sue Doy long service to the community of Southwold
Barry Tolfree Southwold & Son website
York Road GP Surgery on evolution to the Solebay Health Centre
Barrie Remblance long service to the community of Reydon
2014
David Moyse fundraising and community involvement
John Winter Sailors Reading Room & Harbour
David Woods Reydon Corner
Letter of commendation:
Louise Stroyan 25 years running Nutters
2013
Charlotte Clark an exceptional Librarian
Joan Goldsmith long service to institutions serving Southwold & Reydon esp St Edmund's
Jack & Ann Robins Marguerite Club & Poppy Appeal organisers
Frank Mortlock long service to institutions serving Southwold & Reydon
Ruth Chapman charity fundraising & 26 yrs organist St Margaret's
Jack Storer long service & commitment to the community of Southwold
Cathy Ryan exceptional contribution to the development of the Sole Bay Care Fund charity
2012
Jenny Hursell 26 years' service as Town Clerk
Reydon Scarecrow Trail Committee establishing the Trail in 2010 to raise funds for Reydon Christmas lights
Tricia Scott immense time & energy as the Southwold & District Voluntary Help Centre co-ordinators
Geraldine Bryant 31 years on the Executive Committee, 21 years on the Town Council and two terms as Mayor
John Canham Solo Town and beachfront cleaner for 20 years
David and Donna Smith Community fundraising whilst running the Randolph Hotel
Letters of commendation:
John & Patricia Purdy 25 years' service running their newsagent's shop and some 9,000 paper delivering days
Tim Hunkin novel machines on the pier
2011
Southwold Museum modernistaion & improved interactiove exhibition space
Christopher and Helen Iredale for the recreation of Southwold Pier
The Barbrook Family long term involvement in the community esp the Village Hall
Lady Freud & The Jill Freud Company the Southwold Summer Theatre
Adnams Reydon Distribution Centre innovative design of low carbon commercial building
John & Rosie Bennett Electric Picture Palace & Southwold Film Society
Robert Temple, Brian Haward, David Vaughan Godell Sports Pavilion
Letter of commendation:
Southwold Town Council and Brian Webb Southwold sign at Mights Bridge