The 170 Volunteers, Who Are at the Heart of Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, Were Recognised at Last Night’S OCVA Awards

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The 170 Volunteers, Who Are at the Heart of Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, Were Recognised at Last Night’S OCVA Awards

PRESS RELEASE 12th May 2016 Cogges wins Best Team of Volunteers Award from OCVA The 170 volunteers, who are at the heart of Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, were recognised at last night’s OCVA awards. Picked out of 14 other shortlisted charities, Cogges won top prize for the Best Team of Volunteers Award, in recognition of the dedication and passion that has driven Cogges forward over the last five years since it reopened to the public in 2011. Volunteers are involved in every aspect of Cogges, from animal care, gardening, and maintenance of the site, to administration, leading guided tours and supporting education visits from local schools. They are as much part of Cogges’ 1,000 years of history as the Cotswold stone buildings they bring to life, and are vital to preserving this much-loved farmstead for generations to come. Laura Dean Operations Manager says “If it wasn’t for our wonderful volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to keep going. They are the life and soul of Cogges and are incredibly lucky with the support that we get from the local community.” Colin Shone, Director says: “I am delighted for everyone at Cogges in winning this award and most importantly for the volunteers. We couldn't be more proud of them and how much they do, and have achieved, to get us where we are today.” For more information: www.cogges.org.uk or email [email protected] or call 01993 772602 ENDS Notes to editors: For more information visit Cogges.org.uk or follow Cogges on Facebook/Cogges and Twitter @CoggesWitney. Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney OX28 3LA The OCVA Awards ceremony was held at Oxford’s Town Hall on 11th May 2016. The awards celebrate Oxfordshire's Non-profits and Volunteers and is the highest profile set of awards for Oxfordshire's non-profit sector. https://ocva.org.uk/ www.cogges.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01993 772602 Cogges Heritage Trust is a registered Charity No: 1141906 .

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