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From: Dee Delany Sent: 23 March 2017 09:52 To: Katrina Delaney; Alison Payne Subject: RE: FOR APPROVAL: Civic Awards winners
Thanks looks fine I really want Alison to double check the names listed in the PR to ensure that they are spelled correctly and we haven’t missed anyone off.
Alison could you please double check this
Thanks
Dee
From: Katrina Delaney Sent: 23 March 2017 09:21 To: Dee Delany
For your comments K
From: Denise Hyland Sent: 23 March 2017 08:28 To: Esther Swales < [email protected] >; Stuart Godfrey
All fine. Thanks
Best, Denise
Cllr Denise Hyland Leader, Royal Greenwich PA Alissia Rudolf 020 8921 5659 / [email protected]
From: Janine Rasiah Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 12:04:54 PM To: Denise Hyland; John Comber; Katrina Delaney; Stuart Godfrey; Esther Swales; Claire Perry Cc: Media Desk; Alissia Rudolf; Leaders Office-Admin Subject: FOR APPROVAL: Civic Awards winners
1 Dear Denise
Please see below for a draft Civic Awards PR for your approval. Could I also check whether you are happy for Olu to be quoted as well as you? I plan to send this out on Friday morning once we have received the pictures from the night.
Many thanks Janine
Civic Awards winners
Extraordinary people who have made outstanding contributions to the Royal Borough of Greenwich were honoured at the Civic Awards 2017.
Over 30 worthy winners received certificates and a small gift from the Leader of the Council Councillor Denise Hyland, who was joined by Mayor of Royal Greenwich Councillor Olu Babatola.
The fifth annual awards ceremony, which was held at Woolwich Town Hall last night (24 March), was hosted by Chief Executive John Comber and included a performance from the Woolwich Singers.
The leaders of the Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets - Ugur Celikbilek, Kieren Gentleman, Karen Stapley, Amanda Wixon, Andrew Wixon and Mike Price – were among eight winners in the community category in recognition of them giving up countless weekends and evenings to run the unit. Pastor Michael Olawore, of the New Wine Church, received the award for the organisation’s activities and initiatives which support the local community and beyond and Surinder Kaur Virdee, of the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School, was recognised for creating a fully inclusive school. Louisa Le Marchand was awarded for her work with Global Fusion, Penny Rockall was recognised for volunteering with Charlton Athletic Community Trust and Agnes Forde, the first President of Irish Community Services and President of Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association, won for inspiring others and being a great ambassador.
The winner of the young person’s outstanding achievement award was Chad Ndebele who has worked tirelessly as an advocate and ambassador for LGBTQ young people both in the Borough and across the country.
There were five winners in the volunteer award category including Gyan Tamang, a highly respected member of the Nepalese community who was rewarded for his work helping elderly veterans in and around Plumstead. Sue Tucker and Alison Ikpitan won for their efforts making up Christmas food hampers, running a group which gives people items of clothing and furniture plus also fundraising for the London Air Ambulance. Hazera Jannath Rahman and Hayley Downes were both recognised for their work with Volunteers Supporting Families and the Now’s the Time Volunteer Team in Thamesmead won for encouraging people to take part in physical activity in their local community.
The Plumstead Pantry was one of three winners in the business award category for its buzzing community feel. More 2 Childcare also won for its local drop in centre which contains a work hub for parents, along with Archery Fit, an indoor club which has introduced over 3,000 people to the sport.
There were six winners in the act of courage category. These included Emma Benet, PC Marcus Sinkinson and PC Ben Cochrane, who together helped save a young boy and his dog when they fell through the ice at Sutcliffe Park Pond, and Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova, who tackled an armed robber to the ground and restrained him until the police arrived. James Yeoburn was also recognised for rescuing an elderly neighbour and her dog from a fire.
2 The three winners in the sporting achievement category included Paralympic silver medallist Matthew Robertson who achieved a personal best and national record at this year’s cycling championships. Susannah Rodgers, who is Greenwich’s most decorated athlete and a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks, and Daryll Neita, a Team GB athlete who was the youngest member of the 4x100 metre relay squad to win a bronze medal at Rio 2016, were also winners.
Brigadier Ken Timbers won the arts and entertainment award for giving his time and expertise to the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust as the lead adviser on their new permanent exhibition, Making Woolwich: The Royal Regiment of Artillery in Woolwich. Ken is a scholar about Woolwich’s rich history and is a former curator at the Royal Artillery’s Rotunda Museum as well as previously working as both a staff member and trustee at the former Firepower Museum.
Four incredible people won the lifetime achievement award. Nick Edwards, who is currently chair of governors at both Pound Park Nursery and Fossdene Primary School, was recognised for working voluntarily for many years to deliver the very best for children and families. Charles Roper Medhurst, 91, won for being a bastion of the community, and raising thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal over the decades. Phyllis Iwowo was rewarded for continuing to support patients as a practice nurse at Ferryview Health Centre and at Bannockburn Health Centre aged 83. Metro Judo Club, based at Thomas Tallis School, also won for its tremendous service to the Borough since it was formed 40 years ago, with members competing at over 60 countries worldwide for the club, England and Great Britain.
Leader of the Royal Borough Councillor Denise Hyland said: "The Civic Awards celebrate our unsung local heroes and organisations who dedicate their time to helping others. Their efforts provide an incredible example and truly make the Royal Borough such a great place.
“We should be proud of all our winners as well as thankful for their tireless hard work. I would also like to thank everyone who took the time to make a nomination.”
Mayor of the Royal Borough Councillor Olu Babatola added: "These awards showcase people who help their community and beyond. Judging the nominations was a difficult task because the standard was so high so I would like to congratulate every one of our winners for their efforts.”
Janine Rasiah Communications Officer Central Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 4376 07860 834529 The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Janine Rasiah Sent: 24 March 2017 11:31 To: Alison Payne; Olu Babatola Cc: Media Desk Subject: RE: FOR APPROVAL: Civic Awards winners
Hi Alison
Thanks for letting me know.
Kind regards Janine
From: Alison Payne Sent: 24 March 2017 11:30 To: Janine Rasiah; Olu Babatola Cc: Media Desk Subject: RE: FOR APPROVAL: Civic Awards winners
Hello Janine
The Mayor is in and has approved his quote.
Many thansk
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www royalgreenwich gov uk
From: Janine Rasiah Sent: 23 March 2017 09:10 To: Olu Babatola
Dear Olu
Could I please ask whether you approve of the quote below for a PR about the Civic Awards?
I plan to send this out tomorrow morning once we have received the pictures from tonight’s ceremony.
Many thanks Janine
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Civic Awards winners
Extraordinary people who have made outstanding contributions to the Royal Borough of Greenwich were honoured at the Civic Awards 2017.
Over 30 worthy winners received certificates and a small gift from the Leader of the Council Councillor Denise Hyland, who was joined by Mayor of Royal Greenwich Councillor Olu Babatola.
The fifth annual awards ceremony, which was held at Woolwich Town Hall last night (24 March), was hosted by Chief Executive John Comber and included a performance from the Woolwich Singers.
The leaders of the Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets - Ugur Celikbilek, Kieren Gentleman, Karen Stapley, Amanda Wixon, Andrew Wixon and Mike Price – were among eight winners in the community category in recognition of them giving up countless weekends and evenings to run the unit. Pastor Michael Olawore, of the New Wine Church, received the award for the organisation’s activities and initiatives which support the local community and beyond and Surinder Kaur Virdee, of the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School, was recognised for creating a fully inclusive school. Louisa Le Marchand was awarded for her work with Global Fusion, Penny Rockall was recognised for volunteering with Charlton Athletic Community Trust and Agnes Forde, the first President of Irish Community Services and President of Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association, won for inspiring others and being a great ambassador.
The winner of the young person’s outstanding achievement award was Chad Ndebele who has worked tirelessly as an advocate and ambassador for LGBTQ young people both in the Borough and across the country.
There were five winners in the volunteer award category including Gyan Tamang, a highly respected member of the Nepalese community who was rewarded for his work helping elderly veterans in and around Plumstead. Sue Tucker and Alison Ikpitan won for their efforts making up Christmas food hampers, running a group which gives people items of clothing and furniture plus also fundraising for the London Air Ambulance. Hazera Jannath Rahman and Hayley Downes were both recognised for their work with Volunteers Supporting Families and the Now’s the Time Volunteer Team in Thamesmead won for encouraging people to take part in physical activity in their local community.
The Plumstead Pantry was one of three winners in the business award category for its buzzing community feel. More 2 Childcare also won for its local drop in centre which contains a work hub for parents, along with Archery Fit, an indoor club which has introduced over 3,000 people to the sport.
There were six winners in the act of courage category. These included Emma Benet, PC Marcus Sinkinson and PC Ben Cochrane, who together helped save a young boy and his dog when they fell through the ice at Sutcliffe Park Pond, and Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova, who tackled an armed robber to the ground and restrained him until the police arrived. James Yeoburn was also recognised for rescuing an elderly neighbour and her dog from a fire.
The three winners in the sporting achievement category included Paralympic silver medallist Matthew Robertson who achieved a personal best and national record at this year’s cycling championships. Susannah Rodgers, who is Greenwich’s most decorated athlete and a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks, and Daryll Neita, a Team GB athlete who was the youngest member of the 4x100 metre relay squad to win a bronze medal at Rio 2016, were also winners.
2 Brigadier Ken Timbers won the arts and entertainment award for giving his time and expertise to the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust as the lead adviser on their new permanent exhibition, Making Woolwich: The Royal Regiment of Artillery in Woolwich. Ken is a scholar about Woolwich’s rich history and is a former curator at the Royal Artillery’s Rotunda Museum as well as previously working as both a staff member and trustee at the former Firepower Museum.
Four incredible people won the lifetime achievement award. Nick Edwards, who is currently chair of governors at both Pound Park Nursery and Fossdene Primary School, was recognised for working voluntarily for many years to deliver the very best for children and families. Charles Roper Medhurst, 91, won for being a bastion of the community, and raising thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal over the decades. Phyllis Iwowo was rewarded for continuing to support patients as a practice nurse at Ferryview Health Centre and at Bannockburn Health Centre aged 83. Metro Judo Club, based at Thomas Tallis School, also won for its tremendous service to the Borough since it was formed 40 years ago, with members competing at over 60 countries worldwide for the club, England and Great Britain.
Leader of the Royal Borough Councillor Denise Hyland said: "The Civic Awards celebrate our unsung local heroes and organisations who dedicate their time to helping others. Their efforts provide an incredible example and truly make the Royal Borough such a great place.
“We should be proud of all our winners as well as thankful for their tireless hard work. I would also like to thank everyone who took the time to make a nomination.”
Mayor of the Royal Borough Councillor Olu Babatola added: "These awards showcase people who help their community and beyond. Judging the nominations was a difficult task because the standard was so high so I would like to congratulate every one of our winners for their efforts.”
Janine Rasiah Communications Officer Central Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 4376 07860 834529 The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Sent: 03 March 2017 17:22 To: Alison Payne Cc: mayor Subject: RE: Letter from the Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola Attachments: Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards, 2017 - RSVP.pdf
The Worshipful the Mayor Cllr. Olu Babatola,
I write on behalf of Pastor Michael to acknowledge and thank you for your kind invitation to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards, 2017. Moreover; to confirm that he will be attending the ceremony on Thursday 23rd March 2017 at 6.30pm, in Woolwich Town Hall.
Please find attached the completed RSVP form
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David White
From: Sent: 24 March 2017 16:26 To: Alison Payne Subject: RE: Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards
Good day Alison,
Trust you are well
I write regarding the Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards ceremony held yesterday -Thursday 23rd March 2017 Please it is possible to have some of the official photographs taken during the presentation of award to Pastor Michael Olawore
Thanks
From: Sent: 03 March 2017 17:22 To: 'Alison Payne' Cc: '[email protected]' Subject: RE: Letter from the Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola
The Worshipful the Mayor Cllr. Olu Babatola,
I write on behalf of Pastor Michael to acknowledge and thank you for your kind invitation to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards, 2017. Moreover; to confirm that he will be attending the ceremony on Thursday 23rd March 2017 at 6.30pm, in Woolwich Town Hall.
Please find attached the completed RSVP form
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From: Alissia Rudolf Sent: 22 March 2017 12:32 To: Sylvia Francis Subject: FW: FOR APPROVAL: Civic Awards winners
Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed
FYI – for Denise’s approval.
From: Janine Rasiah Sent: 22 March 2017 12:05 To: Denise Hyland
Dear Denise
Please see below for a draft Civic Awards PR for your approval. Could I also check whether you are happy for Olu to be quoted as well as you? I plan to send this out on Friday morning once we have received the pictures from the night.
Many thanks Janine
Civic Awards winners
Extraordinary people who have made outstanding contributions to the Royal Borough of Greenwich were honoured at the Civic Awards 2017.
Over 30 worthy winners received certificates and a small gift from the Leader of the Council Councillor Denise Hyland, who was joined by Mayor of Royal Greenwich Councillor Olu Babatola.
The fifth annual awards ceremony, which was held at Woolwich Town Hall last night (24 March), was hosted by Chief Executive John Comber and included a performance from the Woolwich Singers.
The leaders of the Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets - Ugur Celikbilek, Kieren Gentleman, Karen Stapley, Amanda Wixon, Andrew Wixon and Mike Price – were among eight winners in the community category in recognition of them giving up countless weekends and evenings to run the unit. Pastor Michael Olawore, of the New Wine Church, received the award for the organisation’s activities and initiatives which support the local community and beyond and Surinder Kaur Virdee, of the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School, was recognised for creating a fully inclusive school. Louisa Le Marchand was awarded for her work with Global Fusion, Penny Rockall was recognised for volunteering with Charlton Athletic Community Trust and Agnes Forde, the first President of Irish Community Services and President of Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association, won for inspiring others and being a great ambassador.
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The winner of the young person’s outstanding achievement award was Chad Ndebele who has worked tirelessly as an advocate and ambassador for LGBTQ young people both in the Borough and across the country.
There were five winners in the volunteer award category including Gyan Tamang, a highly respected member of the Nepalese community who was rewarded for his work helping elderly veterans in and around Plumstead. Sue Tucker and Alison Ikpitan won for their e fforts making up Christmas food hampers, running a group which gives people items of clothing and furniture plus also fundraising for the London Air Ambulance. Hazera Jannath Rahman and Hayley Downes were both recognised for their work with Volunteers Supporting Families and the Now’s the Time Volunteer Team in Thamesmead won for encouraging people to take part in physical activity in their local community.
The Plumstead Pantry was one of three winners in the business award category for its buzzing community feel. More 2 Childcare also won for its local drop in centre which contains a work hub for parents, along with Archery Fit, an indoor club which has introduced over 3,000 people to the sport.
There were six winners in the act of courage category. These included Emma Benet, PC Marcus Sinkinson and PC Ben Cochrane, who together helped save a young boy and his dog when they fell through the ice at Sutcliffe Park Pond, and Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova, who tackled an armed robber to the ground and restrained him until the police arrived. James Yeoburn was also recognised for rescuing an elderly neighbour and her dog from a fire.
The three winners in the sporting achievement category included Paralympic silver medallist Matthew Robertson who achieved a personal best and national record at this year’s cycling championships. Susannah Rodgers, who is Greenwich’s most decorated athlete and a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks, and Daryll Neita, a Team GB athlete who was the youngest member of the 4x100 metre relay squad to win a bronze medal at Rio 2016, were also winners.
Brigadier Ken Timbers won the arts and entertainment award for giving his time and expertise to the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust as the lead adviser on their new permanent exhibition, Making Woolwich: The Royal Regiment of Artillery in Woolwich. Ken is a scholar about Woolwich’s rich history and is a former curator at the Royal Artillery’s Rotunda Museum as well as previously working as both a staff member and trustee at the former Firepower Museum.
Four incredible people won the lifetime achievement award. Nick Edwards, who is currently chair of governors at both Pound Park Nursery and Fossdene Primary School, was recognised for working voluntarily for many years to deliver the very best for children and families. Charles Roper Medhurst, 91, won for being a bastion of the community, and raising thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal over the decades. Phyllis Iwowo was rewarded for continuing to support patients as a practice nurse at Ferryview Health Centre and at Bannockburn Health Centre aged 83. Metro Judo Club, based at Thomas Tallis School, also won for its tremendous service to the Borough since it was formed 40 years ago, with members competing at over 60 countries worldwide for the club, England and Great Britain.
Leader of the Royal Borough Councillor Denise Hyland said: "The Civic Awards celebrate our unsung local heroes and organisations who dedicate their time to helping others. Their efforts provide an incredible example and truly make the Royal Borough such a great place.
“We should be proud of all our winners as well as thankful for their tireless hard work. I would also like to thank everyone who took the time to make a nomination.”
2 Mayor of the Royal Borough Councillor Olu Babatola added: "These awards showcase people who help their community and beyond. Judging the nominations was a difficult task because the standard was so high so I would like to congratulate every one of our winners for their efforts.”
Janine Rasiah Communications Officer Central Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 4376 07860 834529 The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Sophie Lewis Sent: 22 March 2017 12:03 To: Alison Payne Cc: Dee Delany; Raj Johal-Rai; Sacha Ankers Subject: RE: Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order - 6.30pm on Thursday 23rd March, 2017 Attachments: Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order.docx
Dear Alison
(As discussed with Raj today) – John has had a first look at this, he says it all looks OK but can he please have phonetic spellings of any names that he might not recognise, also, and indication if the person is a man or a woman if it looks like a unisex or unfamiliar name?
Thank you
Sophie Lewis Chief Executive’s Office Manager Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6675 Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Alison Payne Sent: 21 March 2017 11:48 To: John Comber Cc: Dee Delany ; Sophie Lewis Subject: Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order - 6.30pm on Thursday 23rd March, 2017
Hello John
Please find attached the final running order for the Civic Awards ceremony to be held at 6.30pm on Thursday 23 rd March, 2017, in Victoria Hall, Town Hall.
Hope all ok. If you need anything else, please contact me.
Many thanks
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 F 020 8921 5036 Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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Victoria Hall, Town Hall
6.30pm on Thursday 23rd, March 2017
From Alison/Raj Guests arrive and invited to take their seats. 6.00pm MC Good evening, Ladies & Gentlemen, my name is John Comber, the Chief John Comber Executive of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and I am the Host for this evening. A few personal words of welcome… I would like to introduce the Worshipful The Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola
Mayor Formal welcome to everyone. Mayor to introduce the Judging Panel and introduces Cllr Denise Hyland, Leader of the Council, Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Leader Speech
John Comber Ladies & Gentleman, we will now begin the presentation of the Awards. Each category will be introduced and the winners citation.
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Winners will be invited up to be presented with a Civic Awards, 2017 certificate by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich & the Leader of the Council. There will be photographs taken individually and then there will be group photographs taken at the end of the ceremony. You will also be presented with a small gift.
John Comber The First Award is for Community. There were a very high number of nominations received in this category this year and the Judges have choosen six Winners.
The First Award is to The Leaders of The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets. Ugur Celikbilek, Kieren Gentleman, Karen Stapley, Amanda Wixon, Andrew Wixon and Mike Price
For the countless weekends and evenings given to help run the Cadet Unit and to your selfless commitment to young people in the Borough.
The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets are open to young people from 13 -18 years who either live or are educated within Royal Borough of Greenwich. Referrals are taken from numerous sources such as schools, yots, and self referral.
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The young people do a large number of volunteering hours and fund raising with police and other organisations. The Greenwich Police Cadets meet on a Wednesday evening at 7pm until 9.30pm. There are activities arranged which could include Drill, fitness and presentations by departments within the police. Some Cadets are doing their Duke of Edinburgh awards. The Cadets also go out into the community assisting police/ charities and Trading Standards. This could not be done without these Leaders. Please come up to receive your Award
Photographer Applause, shakes hands with the Mayor and Leader Brian Aldrich Alison & Raj Mayor hands Leaders their certificate. Photograph taken.
Denise presents Leaders with gift – Flowers to the ladies; Champagne to the men. John Comber The Second Winner is the category of Community is The New Wine Church
In recognition of the organization’s outstanding leadership and services to the community. It is staggering how the efforts of New Wine Church can
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truly make a difference in addressing various community problems. There are numerous activities and initiatives through which the church support their local community and beyond. This includes Saturday Breakfast and Christmas Party for people in need. The Christmas Hamper Campaign and children arts and craft workshops.
Pastor Michael Olawore of the New Wine Church, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs Mayor presents Certificate. Leader presents Pastor Michael Olawore with gift voucher.
John Comber The Third Winner is the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School
For their valuable contribution they make to the local community. Supported by the Ramgharia Sikh Association, the school has gone from strength to strength, now teaching over 100 students. Although it is a Punjabi School, the school is fully inclusive and has students from other faiths also learning about citizenship as well as Sikhism and its culture. It is a safe place for members of the younger community to meet, learn and make friends.
Surinder Kaur Virdee of the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School, please come up to receive your Award.
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Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader present Surinder Kaur Virdee with flowers..
John Comber The next award is for Louisa Le Marchand. In particular for your commitment and amazing work with Global Fusion Music and Arts, encompassing all the community and bringing an incredible range of high quality World Music and Art to the area. This includes workshops, performances, exhibitions, theatre productions. You have engaged people from our diverse community to celebrate creativity together.
Louisa, please come up to received your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader presents Louisa Le Marchand with Flowers.
John Comber The fifth winner in this category is Penny Rockall
Penny has been volunteering with Charlton Athletic Community Trust at Hawksmoor Youth Hub on the Moorings Estate, Thamesmead. She has planned and delivered a range of community events to encourage community cohesion, such as a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday which saw over 300 local people and residents come together. Penny is an asset to her local community.
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Penny, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Penny Rockall with Flowers. John Comber The final winner in the Community Category is Agnes Forde.
Agnes may be Agnes has been a Trustee of Irish Community Services for many years and is assisted up to the first President of the organization. Agnes is also President of the stage as her Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association. Agnes continues to be a great sight is poor Ambassador in the Community and a voice for an inclusive approach to services. Agnes was one of the first to be interviewed for Irish Community Services’ Heritage Lottery Funded Oral History Project to try to capture the essence of this woman who still continues to make a difference and is an inspiration to us all.
Agnes, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Agnes Forde with Flowers.
John Comber The next Award is for Young Persons Outstanding Achievement Award
The winner of this category is Chad Ndebele.
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Chad is an outstanding young person. Over the last two years, Chad has worked tirelessly to be an advocate and ambassador for young people in the Borough and for young people across England who are LGBTQ. He has been an active voice of young people on Greenwich Young People’s Council and has been a Young Commissioner for the Borough.
Chad, please come up for your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Chad with a Gift Voucher.
John Comber Now we move to the Volunteer Award. There are five Awards.
The first award is to Sue Tucker and Alison Ikpitan.
Sue and Alison help people in need and every December make food hampers for those who struggle. They also run a group called Recycle Bay, which helps people with items of clothing and furniture. They are also known for their charity work, fundraising for the London Air Ambulance, Sue and Alison do so much for the community, they deserve to be recognized for what they do.
Sue and Alison, please come up and receive your Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate.
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Leader presents with Flowers.
John Comber The Second winner in this category of Volunteer is Hazera Jannath Rahman,
who volunteers for Volunteers Supporting Families. Hazera has a full time job, but is supporting an isolated and vulnerable first time mum.
A quote from the mum “Hazera is amazing she has made me feel like I am capable and not just someone’s caseload. I have changed a lot since she has been visiting. Now I feel like a human being with rights and a voice”.
Hazera, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Hazera with Flowers. (Please note Hazera cannot shake hands with men)
John Comber Our third winner is Hayley Downes
Hayley started volunteering with Volunteers Supporting Families Greenwich in 2014. She has since gone on to support three families in the Borough. Hayley volunteers and works full time. Hayley say “I sometimes feel people need a little bit of support and this project allows a volunteer to give a family the support needed which complements that of Social Services”.
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Hayley, Please come forward to received your Award Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Hayley with Flowers
John Comber The fourth winner is Now’s The Time Volunteer Team at Sporting Club, Thamesmead The Now’s the Time programme encourages individuals around Thamesmead to take part in physical activity in their local community. Now’s the Time currently have 12 volunteers who support and encourage members to achieve this. All volunteers have shown massive commitment to the project
The Now’s the Time Volunteer Team, please come up and receive your Award There are three members of the team with us today – Esther Ikeije, Charlene Amey and Omotayo Savage.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents flowers to each of the ladies.
John Comber The final winner in this category is Gyan Tamang.
A highly respected member of the Nepalese Community who devotes a great deal of his time to helping the elderly veterans in and around the Plumstead area. He has improved many lives. Gyan has been teaching English, managing cooking classes, resolving housing issues and health
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problems. He has watched over and cared for many less fortunate and has tirelessly pushed forward to help them get through. Gyan please come forward to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents gift voucher.
John Comber The next category is the Business Award.
There is three Winners in this category. The First Awards is to The Plumstead Pantry.
The Pantry has created a buzzing community feel with events for all ages. Lots of new friends have met here and they listen to what their customers want. The pantry also highlights the beauty of Plumstead Common.
Ashley and Julia Jones of The Plumstead Pantry, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with flowers and champagne.
John Comber The second winner is More 2 Childcare
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Running a local drop in Centre for under fives. Nursery care given to parents in a different format. More 2 Childcare has a work hub for parents, so that they can be close to their children and offers training and guidance for those looking to get back to work.
Eve Daniels and Kelly Salambasif of More 2 Childcare, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation and Photograph. Mayor presents certificate and leader presents flowers to each of the ladies.
John Comber The final winner in this category is Archery Fit
An indoor archery club, in less than two years since opening in April, 2015. Archery Fit has introduced 3,000 plus customers to archery – local residents, from other parts of London and tourists, adding yet another attraction to visit Royal Greenwich. With children sessions running every Saturday and Sunday, Archery Fit is able to accommodate clients of various ages and abilities. Offers a relaxing and funky option for sporting activities for the local community.
Could Roman and Kate of Archery Fit, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents the certificate
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Leader presents with flowers and champagne.
John Comber The next Award is Act of Courage This was an amazing category this year. We have six winners.
May I first introduce Emma Benet, PC Marcus Sinkinson and PC Ben Cochrane
A young boy with his dog, fell through the ice at Sutcliffe Park Pond. Together Emma, Marcus & Ben came to the boys aid, saving him and his dog, both made a complete recovery. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says
“I see and hear of acts of courage and bravery by my officers every day. In these circumstances though, there was no victim to defend from a relentless attacker, nor some lengthy chase after a suspect who had just broken into a house. The bravery shown by these Police Officers goes to the core of distinguishing why the public are the police and the police are the public. An off duty officer and on duty officers all trying to do the very thing that makes ordinary people so extraordinary. The risk taken was significant and yet those risks were calculated and enabled the officers to save the life of a drowning child. Putting others first is the hallmark of a caring and developed society. Putting others first at great risk to oneself by my officers, is the hallmark of a police service which tries its very best.
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Emma, Marcus & Ben please come and receive Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gifts. Emma flowers; Marcus and Ben – champagne each.
John Comber The Second Award goes to Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova
who came to the aid of a shop keeper when an attempted robbery took place. Vasil bravely tackled the armed assistant, to the ground. The firearm was dropped. Sonya assisted Vasil in restraining the robber on the ground until the Police arrived.
The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “the actions of Vasil and Sonya resulted in the assailant being charged for armed robbery and stopped further offences being committed. Vasil and Sonya are to be commended for their selfless act of bravery and quick thinking in a volatile and potentially high dangerous situation”.
Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Sonya with flowers and Vasil with champagne.
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John Comber The final winner in this category is to James Yeoburn
James noticed a home on fire opposite to where he lived. James knew that an elderly lady lived there. He managed to gain entry to the rear of the property and assisted the elderly neighbour and her dog to escape the address. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “if it not for James Yeoburn quick selfless actions, the lady may have suffered serious injuries or worse. James is commended for his bravery in saving the lady’s life from the burning building, whilst risking his own life.”
James, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with champagne
John Comber We now reach the award for Sporting Achievement
There are three winners in this category The first winner is Susannah Rodgers MBE
Susannah has now won medals at two consecutive Paralympic Games having won three bronze medals at London 2012 and achieved phenomenal success winning one gold and 2 bronze medals at the Paralympic in Rio 2016. Susannah has become the most decorated athlete in terms of Olympic/Paralympic success by a Greenwich resident. Susannah is a key
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ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks and is inspiring the next generation of athletes to achieve success. Susannah, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents Susannah with Flowers. John Comber The next winner in the Sporting Achievement Category is Daryll Neita
Daryll competed for Team GB at the Olympics in Rio, 2016 and achieved the phenomenal feat of winning a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 relay, alongside her teammates. Daryll was the youngest of the squad, but did not let this phase her. She is now focussed on more medal success at both World Championships this year in London and then onto the Olympic in Tokyo, 2020. Daryll is also a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks.
Unfortunately, Daryll is unable to be present this evening, as she is away on training camp. However, she has asked her mum Suzanne Neita to be here this evening, on her behalf, to pick up this Award. Suzanne Neita, please come up and receive Daryll’s Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Suzanne Neita with Flowers.
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John Comber The last winner is Matthew Robertson.
Matthew is our new national, Paralympic Silver medallist, winning his place on the podium at this year’s national cycling championships with a personal best and national record. He is destined for international success and is currently being considered for a place in Team GB for Tokyo 2020.
Matthew Robertson please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Matthew with Gift Voucher.
John Comber The next category this evening is The Arts & Entertainment Award
There is one Winner – Brigadier Ken Timbers
After a long career in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, Brigadier Ken Timbers became the foremost scholar about its rich history in Woolwich. He used his passion first as Curator at the Royal Artillery’s Rotunda Museum and then at the Firepower Museum, as both Staff and Trustee. Recently, Ken gave his time and expertise to the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, as the lead-adviser on their new permanent exhibition, “Making Woolwich: The Royal Regiment of Artillery in Woolwich”. Without Ken, this exhibition would not have been the success it is.
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Brigadier Ken Timbers, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Champagne.
John Comber Our Final category this evening is Lifetime Achievement Award.
There are four Winners.
Nick Edwards – is the first winner, who is now Chair of Governors at both Pound Park Nursery and Fossdene Primary School. Nick became a governor at Pound Park Nursery School when his son attended the nursery over 20 years ago. Eventually he became Chair of Governors and has supported four Headteachers at Pound Park throughout the years. Nick was also encouraged to become a governor at Fossdene Primary School due his hard work at Pound Park and is now the Chair of Governors there. Nick has worked voluntarily and ceaselessly for years to ensure that outstanding provision is maintained, to continue to deliver the best to the children and families of our community
Nick Edwards, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with champagne. John Comber The second Winner is this category is Charles Roper Medhurst
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Charles was born in East Greenwich and has lived there all his life, except when in the Armed Forces. 91 years young, Charles remains very active in the community. He will turn up for all Community events to assist – he is most reliable! An active member of the community Theatre Dance Group, Life Member of Friends of the East Greenwich Pleasaunce. Ran his last Marathon aged 82, raised thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal over the years.
Charles Roper Medhurst, please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with champagne
John Comber The third Winner in this category of Lifetime Achievement is Phyllis Iwowo
Phyllis aged 83, is employed as a Practice Nurse at Ferryview Health Centre and at Bannockburn Health Centre. Both practices appreciate her wisdom, professionalism and reassuring manner. When asked why she continues to work, Phyllis said “I love what I do… No two days are ever the same. I have told my employers to let me know when they are tired of me, yet they keep me on, so I must be useful”.
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Unfortunately, Phyllis is unable to join us this evening as she is away. However, Phyllis has accepted an invitation to receive her Award from the Mayor at a later date. John Comber The fourth and final Winner is the Metro Judo Club based at Thomas Tallis School.
The Judo Club will be 40 years old this year and has a proud history of service to the Borough. The Club is run by a team of volunteers and coaches. The history of the club is full of outstanding performances. In 2000, Vicky Dunn went to the Sydney Olympic games. In 2012 Gemma Gibbons won a Silver Medal. The Club has been to over 60 countries worldwide, representing the Club/England/Great Britain. The Club is working with the Charlton Athletic Community Trust, to bring more after- school judo clubs to primary schools in the borough
Mick Murphy, Vicki Dunn, Laurence Holdsworth and Susanne Toprack of the Metro Judo Club, please to come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Flowers to the ladies and champagne to the men.
John Comber Thank you Ladies & Gentleman. To end the ceremony this evening, I am delighted to introduce to you the Woolwich Singers. Some of you may recall that Wendy Young won a Community Award in 2016 for starting up
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The aim of the choir is to sing together, meet new people and have fun! No one has to sing by themselves and there is no audition to join. The Choir sing a mixture of traditional and pop songs – something for everyone, and everyone is welcome.
The choir has been singing widely out and about in the local community and in London over the last six months including at the Brandenburg Choral Festival of London in October 2016 where the choir performed alongside the Telegraph and Citigroup choirs in St Paul's Church Covent Garden.
Members of Woolwich singers also formed part of a mass choir organised by CHANT Productions singing on the pitch at the Olympic Park for the rugby league international England versus Australia.
Conducted by Benji del Rosario, please welcome the Woolwich Singers, performing “Any Dream Will do”; By the Waters of Babylon” and “She works at Woolwich Arsenal Now”.
Choir move into place on stairs of Victoria Hall and perform.
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Mayor At end of performance. Closing words from the Mayor. Thank the MC. Ask everyone to join him and Leader for the buffet and drinks the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall, upstairs
Brian Aldrich Ask all Winners to gather at the front for a group photograph with our dignitaries. Ceremony ends – approx. 7.15pm.
Alison/Raj Buffet and Drinks in the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall direct people to Committee Room Suite
Event Ends
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David White
From: Alison Payne Sent: 23 March 2017 08:14 To: John Comber Cc: Sophie Lewis Subject: Civic Awards, 2017 Running Order - Further revised Attachments: Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order.docx
Hello John,
The Choir called me last night, they have changed one of the songs that they are performing tonight, which you announce. Here is revised running order with the song changed.
Many thanks
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 F 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order
Victoria Hall, Town Hall
6.30pm on Thursday 23rd, March 2017
From Alison/Raj Guests arrive and invited to take their seats. 6.00pm MC Good evening, Ladies & Gentlemen, my name is John Comber, the Chief John Comber Executive of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and I am the Host for this evening. A few personal words of welcome… I would like to introduce the Worshipful The Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola
Mayor Formal welcome to everyone. Mayor to introduce the Judging Panel and introduces Cllr Denise Hyland, Leader of the Council, Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Leader Speech
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John Comber Ladies & Gentleman, we will now begin the presentation of the Awards. Each category will be introduced and the winners citation. Winners will be invited up to be presented with a Civic Awards, 2017 certificate by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich & the Leader of the Council. There will be photographs taken individually and then there will be group photographs taken at the end of the ceremony. You will also be presented with a small gift.
John Comber The First Award is for Community. There were a very high number of nominations received in this category this year and the Judges have choosen six Winners.
The First Award is to The Leaders of The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets. Ugur Celikbilek, (Pronounced “oo r Celik bilek”(Male) Kieren Gentleman, (Male) Karen Stapley, Amanda Wixon, Andrew Wixon and Mike Price
For the countless weekends and evenings given to help run the Cadet Unit and to your selfless commitment to young people in the Borough.
The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets are open to young people from 13 -18 years who either live or are educated within Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Referrals are taken from numerous sources such as schools, yots, and self referral. The young people do a large number of volunteering hours and fund raising with police and other organisations. The Greenwich Police Cadets meet on a Wednesday evening at 7pm until 9.30pm. There are activities arranged which could include Drill, fitness and presentations by departments within the police. Some Cadets are doing their Duke of Edinburgh awards. The Cadets also go out into the community assisting police/ charities and Trading Standards. This could not be done without these Leaders. Please come up to receive your Award
Photographer Applause, shakes hands with the Mayor and Leader Brian Aldrich Alison & Raj Mayor hands Leaders their certificate. Photograph taken.
Denise presents Leaders with gift – Flowers to the ladies; Champagne to the men. John Comber The Second Winner is the category of Community is The New Wine Church
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In recognition of the organization’s outstanding leadership and services to the community. It is staggering how the efforts of New Wine Church can truly make a difference in addressing various community problems. There are numerous activities and initiatives through which the church support their local community and beyond. This includes Saturday Breakfast and Christmas Party for people in need. The Christmas Hamper Campaign and children arts and craft workshops.
Pastor Michael Olawore (Ola wa re)of the New Wine Church, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs Mayor presents Certificate. Leader presents Pastor Michael Olawore with gift voucher.
John Comber The Third Winner is the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School
For their valuable contribution they make to the local community. Supported by the Ramgharia Sikh Association, the school has gone from strength to strength, now teaching over 100 students. Although it is a Punjabi School, the school is fully inclusive and has students from other faiths also learning about citizenship as well as Sikhism and its culture. It is a safe place for members of the younger community to meet, learn and make friends.
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Surinder Kaur Virdee (female) of the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School, please come up to receive your Award. Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader present Surinder Kaur Virdee with flowers.
John Comber The next award is for Louisa Le Marchand. In particular for your commitment and amazing work with Global Fusion Music and Arts, encompassing all the community and bringing an incredible range of high quality World Music and Art to the area. This includes workshops, performances, exhibitions, theatre productions. You have engaged people from our diverse community to celebrate creativity together.
Louisa, please come up to received your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader presents Louisa Le Marchand with Flowers.
John Comber The fifth winner in this category is Penny Rockall
Penny has been volunteering with Charlton Athletic Community Trust at Hawksmoor Youth Hub on the Moorings Estate, Thamesmead. She has planned and delivered a range of community events to encourage community cohesion, such as a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday which
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saw over 300 local people and residents come together. Penny is an asset to her local community.
Penny, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Penny Rockall with Flowers. John Comber The final winner in the Community Category is Agnes Forde.
Agnes may be Agnes has been a Trustee of Irish Community Services for many years and is assisted up to the first President of the organization. Agnes is also President of the stage as her Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association. Agnes continues to be a great sight is poor Ambassador in the Community and a voice for an inclusive approach to services. Agnes was one of the first to be interviewed for Irish Community Services’ Heritage Lottery Funded Oral History Project to try to capture the essence of this woman who still continues to make a difference and is an inspiration to us all.
Agnes, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Agnes Forde with Flowers.
John Comber The next Award is for Young Persons Outstanding Achievement Award
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The winner of this category is Chad Ndebele. (Surname pronounced EN- DEB-EE-LAY )(Male)
Chad is an outstanding young person. Over the last two years, Chad has worked tirelessly to be an advocate and ambassador for young people in the Borough and for young people across England who are LGBTQ. He has been an active voice of young people on Greenwich Young People’s Council and has been a Young Commissioner for the Borough.
Chad, please come up for your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Chad with a Gift Voucher.
John Comber Now we move to the Volunteer Award. There are five Awards.
The first award is to Sue Tucker and Alison Ikpitan.
Sue and Alison help people in need and every December make food hampers for those who struggle. They also run a group called Recycle Bay, which helps people with items of clothing and furniture. They are also known for their charity work, fundraising for the London Air Ambulance, Sue and Alison do so much for the community, they deserve to be recognized for what they do.
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Sue and Alison, please come up and receive your Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents with Flowers.
John Comber The Second winner in this category of Volunteer is Hazera Jannath Rahman, (female)
who volunteers for Volunteers Supporting Families. Hazera has a full time job, but is supporting an isolated and vulnerable first time mum.
A quote from the mum “Hazera is amazing she has made me feel like I am capable and not just someone’s caseload. I have changed a lot since she has been visiting. Now I feel like a human being with rights and a voice”.
Hazera, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Hazera with Flowers. (Please note Hazera cannot shake hands with men)
John Comber Our third winner is Hayley Downes
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Hayley started volunteering with Volunteers Supporting Families Greenwich in 2014. She has since gone on to support three families in the Borough. Hayley volunteers and works full time. Hayley say “I sometimes feel people need a little bit of support and this project allows a volunteer to give a family the support needed which complements that of Social Services”.
Hayley, Please come forward to received your Award Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Hayley with Flowers
John Comber The fourth winner is Now’s The Time Volunteer Team at Sporting Club, Thamesmead The Now’s the Time programme encourages individuals around Thamesmead to take part in physical activity in their local community. Now’s the Time currently have 12 volunteers who support and encourage members to achieve this. All volunteers have shown massive commitment to the project
The Now’s the Time Volunteer Team, please come up and receive your Award There are three members of the team with us today – Esther Ikeije, (A-Key-je), Charlene Rishma-Lawson and Omotayo Savage. (female)
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents flowers to each of the ladies.
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John Comber The final winner in this category is Gyan Tamang.
A highly respected member of the Nepalese Community who devotes a great deal of his time to helping the elderly veterans in and around the Plumstead area. He has improved many lives. Gyan has been teaching English, managing cooking classes, resolving housing issues and health problems. He has watched over and cared for many less fortunate and has tirelessly pushed forward to help them get through. Gyan please come forward to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents gift voucher.
John Comber The next category is the Business Award.
There is three Winners in this category. The First Awards is to The Plumstead Pantry.
The Pantry has created a buzzing community feel with events for all ages. Lots of new friends have met here and they listen to what their customers want. The pantry also highlights the beauty of Plumstead Common.
Ashley and Julia Jones of The Plumstead Pantry, please come up and receive your Award
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Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with flowers and champagne.
John Comber The second winner is More 2 Childcare
Running a local drop in Centre for under fives. Nursery care given to parents in a different format. More 2 Childcare has a work hub for parents, so that they can be close to their children and offers training and guidance for those looking to get back to work.
Eve Daniels and Kelly Salambasis of More 2 Childcare, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation and Photograph. Mayor presents certificate and leader presents flowers to each of the ladies.
John Comber The final winner in this category is Archery Fit
An indoor archery club, in less than two years since opening in April, 2015. Archery Fit has introduced 3,000 plus customers to archery – local residents, from other parts of London and tourists, adding yet another attraction to visit Royal Greenwich. With children sessions running every Saturday and Sunday, Archery Fit is able to accommodate clients of various ages and abilities. Offers a relaxing and funky option for sporting activities for the local community.
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Could Roman and Kate of Archery Fit, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents the certificate Leader presents with flowers and champagne.
John Comber The next Award is Act of Courage This was an amazing category this year. We have six winners.
May I first introduce Emma Benet, PC Marcus Sinkinson and PC Ben Cochrane
A young boy with his dog, fell through the ice at Sutcliffe Park Pond. Together Emma, Marcus & Ben came to the boys aid, saving him and his dog, both made a complete recovery. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says
“I see and hear of acts of courage and bravery by my officers every day. In these circumstances though, there was no victim to defend from a relentless attacker, nor some lengthy chase after a suspect who had just broken into a house. The bravery shown by these Police Officers goes to the core of distinguishing why the public are the police and the police are the public. An off duty officer and on duty officers all trying to do the very thing that makes ordinary people so extraordinary. The risk taken was
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significant and yet those risks were calculated and enabled the officers to save the life of a drowning child. Putting others first is the hallmark of a caring and developed society. Putting others first at great risk to oneself by my officers, is the hallmark of a police service which tries its very best.
Emma, Marcus & Ben please come and receive Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gifts. Emma flowers; Marcus and Ben – champagne each.
John Comber The Second Award goes to Vasil Nakov (male) and Sonya Angelova (female)
who came to the aid of a shop keeper when an attempted robbery took place. Vasil bravely tackled the armed assailant to the ground. The firearm was dropped. Sonya assisted Vasil in restraining the robber on the ground until the Police arrived.
The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “the actions of Vasil and Sonya resulted in the assailant being charged for armed robbery and stopped further offences being committed. Vasil and Sonya are to be commended for their selfless act of bravery and quick thinking in a volatile and potentially high dangerous situation”.
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Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Sonya with flowers and Vasil with champagne.
John Comber The final winner in this category is to James Yeoburn
James noticed a home on fire opposite to where he lived. James knew that an elderly lady lived there. He managed to gain entry to the rear of the property and assisted the elderly neighbour and her dog to escape the address. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “if it not for James Yeoburn quick selfless actions, the lady may have suffered serious injuries or worse. James is commended for his bravery in saving the lady’s life from the burning building, whilst risking his own life.”
James, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with champagne
John Comber We now reach the award for Sporting Achievement
There are three winners in this category The first winner is Susannah Rodgers MBE
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Susannah has now won medals at two consecutive Paralympic Games having won three bronze medals at London 2012 and achieved phenomenal success winning one gold and 2 bronze medals at the Paralympic in Rio 2016. Susannah has become the most decorated athlete in terms of Olympic/Paralympic success by a Greenwich resident. Susannah is a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks and is inspiring the next generation of athletes to achieve success. Susannah, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents Susannah with Flowers. John Comber The next winner in the Sporting Achievement Category is Daryll Neita (female)
Daryll competed for Team GB at the Olympics in Rio, 2016 and achieved the phenomenal feat of winning a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 relay, alongside her teammates. Daryll was the youngest of the squad, but did not let this phase her. She is now focussed on more medal success at both World Championships this year in London and then onto the Olympic in Tokyo, 2020. Daryll is also a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks.
Unfortunately, Daryll is unable to be present this evening, as she is away on training camp. However, she has asked her mum Suzanne Neita to be here this evening, on her behalf, to pick up this Award.
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Suzanne Neita, please come up and receive Daryll’s Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Suzanne Neita with Flowers.
John Comber The last winner is Matthew Robertson.
Matthew is our new national, Paralympic Silver medallist, winning his place on the podium at this year’s national cycling championships with a personal best and national record. He is destined for international success and is currently being considered for a place in Team GB for Tokyo 2020.
Matthew Robertson please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Matthew with Gift Voucher.
John Comber The next category this evening is The Arts & Entertainment Award
There is one Winner – Brigadier Ken Timbers
After a long career in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, Brigadier Ken Timbers became the foremost scholar about its rich history in Woolwich. He used his passion first as Curator at the Royal Artillery’s Rotunda
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Museum and then at the Firepower Museum, as both Staff and Trustee. Recently, Ken gave his time and expertise to the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, as the lead-adviser on their new permanent exhibition, “Making Woolwich: The Royal Regiment of Artillery in Woolwich”. Without Ken, this exhibition would not have been the success it is.
Brigadier Ken Timbers, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Champagne.
John Comber Our Final category this evening is Lifetime Achievement Award.
There are four Winners.
Nick Edwards – is the first winner, who is now Chair of Governors at both Pound Park Nursery and Fossdene Primary School. Nick became a governor at Pound Park Nursery School when his son attended the nursery over 20 years ago. Eventually he became Chair of Governors and has supported four Headteachers at Pound Park throughout the years. Nick was also encouraged to become a governor at Fossdene Primary School due his hard work at Pound Park and is now the Chair of Governors there. Nick has worked voluntarily and ceaselessly for years to ensure that outstanding provision is maintained, to continue to deliver the best to the children and families of our community
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Nick Edwards, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with champagne. John Comber The second Winner is this category is Charles Roper Medhurst
Charles was born in East Greenwich and has lived there all his life, except when in the Armed Forces. 91 years young, Charles remains very active in the community. He will turn up for all Community events to assist – he is most reliable! An active member of the community Theatre Dance Group, Life Member of Friends of the East Greenwich Pleasaunce. Ran his last Marathon aged 82, raised thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal over the years.
Charles Roper Medhurst, please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with champagne
John Comber The third Winner in this category of Lifetime Achievement is Phyllis Iwowo (female)
Phyllis aged 83, is employed as a Practice Nurse at Ferryview Health Centre and at Bannockburn Health Centre. Both practices appreciate her wisdom,
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professionalism and reassuring manner. When asked why she continues to work, Phyllis said “I love what I do… No two days are ever the same. I have told my employers to let me know when they are tired of me, yet they keep me on, so I must be useful”.
Unfortunately, Phyllis is unable to join us this evening as she is away. However, Phyllis has accepted an invitation to receive her Award from the Mayor at a later date. John Comber The fourth and final Winner is the Metro Judo Club based at Thomas Tallis School.
The Judo Club will be 40 years old this year and has a proud history of service to the Borough. The Club is run by a team of volunteers and coaches. The history of the club is full of outstanding performances. In 2000, Vicky Dunn went to the Sydney Olympic games. In 2012 Gemma Gibbons won a Silver Medal. The Club has been to over 60 countries worldwide, representing the Club/England/Great Britain. The Club is working with the Charlton Athletic Community Trust, to bring more after- school judo clubs to primary schools in the borough
Mick Murphy, Vicki Dunn, Laurence Holdsworth and Susanne Toprack of the Metro Judo Club, please to come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Flowers to the ladies and champagne to the men.
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John Comber Thank you Ladies & Gentleman. To end the ceremony this evening, I am delighted to introduce to you the Woolwich Singers. Some of you may recall that Wendy Young won a Community Award in 2016 for starting up this Community Choir in 2012. The choir could not attend last year, but I am pleased to introduce them now.
The aim of the choir is to sing together, meet new people and have fun! No one has to sing by themselves and there is no audition to join. The Choir sing a mixture of traditional and pop songs – something for everyone, and everyone is welcome.
The choir has been singing widely out and about in the local community and in London over the last six months including at the Brandenburg Choral Festival of London in October 2016 where the choir performed alongside the Telegraph and Citigroup choirs in St Paul's Church Covent Garden.
Members of Woolwich singers also formed part of a mass choir organised by CHANT Productions singing on the pitch at the Olympic Park for the rugby league international England versus Australia.
Conducted by Benji del Rosario, please welcome the Woolwich Singers, performing “Any Dream Will do”, “ Si Si Si Si banaha .”
and “She works at Woolwich Arsenal Now”.
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Choir move into place on stairs of Victoria Hall and perform.
Mayor At end of performance. Closing words from the Mayor. Thank the MC. Ask everyone to join him and Leader for the buffet and drinks the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall, upstairs
Brian Aldrich Ask all Winners to gather at the front for a group photograph with our dignitaries. Ceremony ends – approx. 7.15pm.
Alison/Raj Buffet and Drinks in the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall direct people to Committee Room Suite
Event Ends
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David White
From: Alison Payne Sent: 22 March 2017 17:23 To: John Comber Cc: Sophie Lewis Subject: Civic Awards 2017 Running Order, 2017 Attachments: Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order.docx
Hello John
Please find attached updated running order. I have added how names are to be pronounced.
Hope ok
Many thanks
Alison
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 F 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order
Victoria Hall, Town Hall
6.30pm on Thursday 23rd, March 2017
From Alison/Raj Guests arrive and invited to take their seats. 6.00pm MC Good evening, Ladies & Gentlemen, my name is John Comber, the Chief John Comber Executive of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and I am the Host for this evening. A few personal words of welcome… I would like to introduce the Worshipful The Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola
Mayor Formal welcome to everyone. Mayor to introduce the Judging Panel and introduces Cllr Denise Hyland, Leader of the Council, Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Leader Speech
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John Comber Ladies & Gentleman, we will now begin the presentation of the Awards. Each category will be introduced and the winners citation. Winners will be invited up to be presented with a Civic Awards, 2017 certificate by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich & the Leader of the Council. There will be photographs taken individually and then there will be group photographs taken at the end of the ceremony. You will also be presented with a small gift.
John Comber The First Award is for Community. There were a very high number of nominations received in this category this year and the Judges have choosen six Winners.
The First Award is to The Leaders of The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets. Ugur Celikbilek, (Pronounced “oo r Celik bilek”(Male) Kieren Gentleman, (Male) Karen Stapley, Amanda Wixon, Andrew Wixon and Mike Price
For the countless weekends and evenings given to help run the Cadet Unit and to your selfless commitment to young people in the Borough.
The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets are open to young people from 13 -18 years who either live or are educated within Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Referrals are taken from numerous sources such as schools, yots, and self referral. The young people do a large number of volunteering hours and fund raising with police and other organisations. The Greenwich Police Cadets meet on a Wednesday evening at 7pm until 9.30pm. There are activities arranged which could include Drill, fitness and presentations by departments within the police. Some Cadets are doing their Duke of Edinburgh awards. The Cadets also go out into the community assisting police/ charities and Trading Standards. This could not be done without these Leaders. Please come up to receive your Award
Photographer Applause, shakes hands with the Mayor and Leader Brian Aldrich Alison & Raj Mayor hands Leaders their certificate. Photograph taken.
Denise presents Leaders with gift – Flowers to the ladies; Champagne to the men. John Comber The Second Winner is the category of Community is The New Wine Church
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In recognition of the organization’s outstanding leadership and services to the community. It is staggering how the efforts of New Wine Church can truly make a difference in addressing various community problems. There are numerous activities and initiatives through which the church support their local community and beyond. This includes Saturday Breakfast and Christmas Party for people in need. The Christmas Hamper Campaign and children arts and craft workshops.
Pastor Michael Olawore (Ola wa re)of the New Wine Church, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs Mayor presents Certificate. Leader presents Pastor Michael Olawore with gift voucher.
John Comber The Third Winner is the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School
For their valuable contribution they make to the local community. Supported by the Ramgharia Sikh Association, the school has gone from strength to strength, now teaching over 100 students. Although it is a Punjabi School, the school is fully inclusive and has students from other faiths also learning about citizenship as well as Sikhism and its culture. It is a safe place for members of the younger community to meet, learn and make friends.
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Surinder Kaur Virdee (female) of the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School, please come up to receive your Award. Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader present Surinder Kaur Virdee with flowers.
John Comber The next award is for Louisa Le Marchand. In particular for your commitment and amazing work with Global Fusion Music and Arts, encompassing all the community and bringing an incredible range of high quality World Music and Art to the area. This includes workshops, performances, exhibitions, theatre productions. You have engaged people from our diverse community to celebrate creativity together.
Louisa, please come up to received your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader presents Louisa Le Marchand with Flowers.
John Comber The fifth winner in this category is Penny Rockall
Penny has been volunteering with Charlton Athletic Community Trust at Hawksmoor Youth Hub on the Moorings Estate, Thamesmead. She has planned and delivered a range of community events to encourage community cohesion, such as a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday which
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saw over 300 local people and residents come together. Penny is an asset to her local community.
Penny, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Penny Rockall with Flowers. John Comber The final winner in the Community Category is Agnes Forde.
Agnes may be Agnes has been a Trustee of Irish Community Services for many years and is assisted up to the first President of the organization. Agnes is also President of the stage as her Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association. Agnes continues to be a great sight is poor Ambassador in the Community and a voice for an inclusive approach to services. Agnes was one of the first to be interviewed for Irish Community Services’ Heritage Lottery Funded Oral History Project to try to capture the essence of this woman who still continues to make a difference and is an inspiration to us all.
Agnes, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Agnes Forde with Flowers.
John Comber The next Award is for Young Persons Outstanding Achievement Award
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The winner of this category is Chad Ndebele. (Surname pronounced EN- DEB-EE-LAY )(Male)
Chad is an outstanding young person. Over the last two years, Chad has worked tirelessly to be an advocate and ambassador for young people in the Borough and for young people across England who are LGBTQ. He has been an active voice of young people on Greenwich Young People’s Council and has been a Young Commissioner for the Borough.
Chad, please come up for your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Chad with a Gift Voucher.
John Comber Now we move to the Volunteer Award. There are five Awards.
The first award is to Sue Tucker and Alison Ikpitan.
Sue and Alison help people in need and every December make food hampers for those who struggle. They also run a group called Recycle Bay, which helps people with items of clothing and furniture. They are also known for their charity work, fundraising for the London Air Ambulance, Sue and Alison do so much for the community, they deserve to be recognized for what they do.
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Sue and Alison, please come up and receive your Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents with Flowers.
John Comber The Second winner in this category of Volunteer is Hazera Jannath Rahman, (female)
who volunteers for Volunteers Supporting Families. Hazera has a full time job, but is supporting an isolated and vulnerable first time mum.
A quote from the mum “Hazera is amazing she has made me feel like I am capable and not just someone’s caseload. I have changed a lot since she has been visiting. Now I feel like a human being with rights and a voice”.
Hazera, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Hazera with Flowers. (Please note Hazera cannot shake hands with men)
John Comber Our third winner is Hayley Downes
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Hayley started volunteering with Volunteers Supporting Families Greenwich in 2014. She has since gone on to support three families in the Borough. Hayley volunteers and works full time. Hayley say “I sometimes feel people need a little bit of support and this project allows a volunteer to give a family the support needed which complements that of Social Services”.
Hayley, Please come forward to received your Award Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Hayley with Flowers
John Comber The fourth winner is Now’s The Time Volunteer Team at Sporting Club, Thamesmead The Now’s the Time programme encourages individuals around Thamesmead to take part in physical activity in their local community. Now’s the Time currently have 12 volunteers who support and encourage members to achieve this. All volunteers have shown massive commitment to the project
The Now’s the Time Volunteer Team, please come up and receive your Award There are three members of the team with us today – Esther Ikeije, (A-Key-je), Charlene Rishma-Lawson and Omotayo Savage. (female)
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents flowers to each of the ladies.
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John Comber The final winner in this category is Gyan Tamang.
A highly respected member of the Nepalese Community who devotes a great deal of his time to helping the elderly veterans in and around the Plumstead area. He has improved many lives. Gyan has been teaching English, managing cooking classes, resolving housing issues and health problems. He has watched over and cared for many less fortunate and has tirelessly pushed forward to help them get through. Gyan please come forward to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents gift voucher.
John Comber The next category is the Business Award.
There is three Winners in this category. The First Awards is to The Plumstead Pantry.
The Pantry has created a buzzing community feel with events for all ages. Lots of new friends have met here and they listen to what their customers want. The pantry also highlights the beauty of Plumstead Common.
Ashley and Julia Jones of The Plumstead Pantry, please come up and receive your Award
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Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with flowers and champagne.
John Comber The second winner is More 2 Childcare
Running a local drop in Centre for under fives. Nursery care given to parents in a different format. More 2 Childcare has a work hub for parents, so that they can be close to their children and offers training and guidance for those looking to get back to work.
Eve Daniels and Kelly Salambasis of More 2 Childcare, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation and Photograph. Mayor presents certificate and leader presents flowers to each of the ladies.
John Comber The final winner in this category is Archery Fit
An indoor archery club, in less than two years since opening in April, 2015. Archery Fit has introduced 3,000 plus customers to archery – local residents, from other parts of London and tourists, adding yet another attraction to visit Royal Greenwich. With children sessions running every Saturday and Sunday, Archery Fit is able to accommodate clients of various ages and abilities. Offers a relaxing and funky option for sporting activities for the local community.
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Could Roman and Kate of Archery Fit, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents the certificate Leader presents with flowers and champagne.
John Comber The next Award is Act of Courage This was an amazing category this year. We have six winners.
May I first introduce Emma Benet, PC Marcus Sinkinson and PC Ben Cochrane
A young boy with his dog, fell through the ice at Sutcliffe Park Pond. Together Emma, Marcus & Ben came to the boys aid, saving him and his dog, both made a complete recovery. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says
“I see and hear of acts of courage and bravery by my officers every day. In these circumstances though, there was no victim to defend from a relentless attacker, nor some lengthy chase after a suspect who had just broken into a house. The bravery shown by these Police Officers goes to the core of distinguishing why the public are the police and the police are the public. An off duty officer and on duty officers all trying to do the very thing that makes ordinary people so extraordinary. The risk taken was
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significant and yet those risks were calculated and enabled the officers to save the life of a drowning child. Putting others first is the hallmark of a caring and developed society. Putting others first at great risk to oneself by my officers, is the hallmark of a police service which tries its very best.
Emma, Marcus & Ben please come and receive Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gifts. Emma flowers; Marcus and Ben – champagne each.
John Comber The Second Award goes to Vasil Nakov (male) and Sonya Angelova (female)
who came to the aid of a shop keeper when an attempted robbery took place. Vasil bravely tackled the armed assailant to the ground. The firearm was dropped. Sonya assisted Vasil in restraining the robber on the ground until the Police arrived.
The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “the actions of Vasil and Sonya resulted in the assailant being charged for armed robbery and stopped further offences being committed. Vasil and Sonya are to be commended for their selfless act of bravery and quick thinking in a volatile and potentially high dangerous situation”.
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Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Sonya with flowers and Vasil with champagne.
John Comber The final winner in this category is to James Yeoburn
James noticed a home on fire opposite to where he lived. James knew that an elderly lady lived there. He managed to gain entry to the rear of the property and assisted the elderly neighbour and her dog to escape the address. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “if it not for James Yeoburn quick selfless actions, the lady may have suffered serious injuries or worse. James is commended for his bravery in saving the lady’s life from the burning building, whilst risking his own life.”
James, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with champagne
John Comber We now reach the award for Sporting Achievement
There are three winners in this category The first winner is Susannah Rodgers MBE
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Susannah has now won medals at two consecutive Paralympic Games having won three bronze medals at London 2012 and achieved phenomenal success winning one gold and 2 bronze medals at the Paralympic in Rio 2016. Susannah has become the most decorated athlete in terms of Olympic/Paralympic success by a Greenwich resident. Susannah is a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks and is inspiring the next generation of athletes to achieve success. Susannah, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents Susannah with Flowers. John Comber The next winner in the Sporting Achievement Category is Daryll Neita (female)
Daryll competed for Team GB at the Olympics in Rio, 2016 and achieved the phenomenal feat of winning a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 relay, alongside her teammates. Daryll was the youngest of the squad, but did not let this phase her. She is now focussed on more medal success at both World Championships this year in London and then onto the Olympic in Tokyo, 2020. Daryll is also a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks.
Unfortunately, Daryll is unable to be present this evening, as she is away on training camp. However, she has asked her mum Suzanne Neita to be here this evening, on her behalf, to pick up this Award.
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Suzanne Neita, please come up and receive Daryll’s Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Suzanne Neita with Flowers.
John Comber The last winner is Matthew Robertson.
Matthew is our new national, Paralympic Silver medallist, winning his place on the podium at this year’s national cycling championships with a personal best and national record. He is destined for international success and is currently being considered for a place in Team GB for Tokyo 2020.
Matthew Robertson please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Matthew with Gift Voucher.
John Comber The next category this evening is The Arts & Entertainment Award
There is one Winner – Brigadier Ken Timbers
After a long career in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, Brigadier Ken Timbers became the foremost scholar about its rich history in Woolwich. He used his passion first as Curator at the Royal Artillery’s Rotunda
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Museum and then at the Firepower Museum, as both Staff and Trustee. Recently, Ken gave his time and expertise to the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, as the lead-adviser on their new permanent exhibition, “Making Woolwich: The Royal Regiment of Artillery in Woolwich”. Without Ken, this exhibition would not have been the success it is.
Brigadier Ken Timbers, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Champagne.
John Comber Our Final category this evening is Lifetime Achievement Award.
There are four Winners.
Nick Edwards – is the first winner, who is now Chair of Governors at both Pound Park Nursery and Fossdene Primary School. Nick became a governor at Pound Park Nursery School when his son attended the nursery over 20 years ago. Eventually he became Chair of Governors and has supported four Headteachers at Pound Park throughout the years. Nick was also encouraged to become a governor at Fossdene Primary School due his hard work at Pound Park and is now the Chair of Governors there. Nick has worked voluntarily and ceaselessly for years to ensure that outstanding provision is maintained, to continue to deliver the best to the children and families of our community
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Nick Edwards, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with champagne. John Comber The second Winner is this category is Charles Roper Medhurst
Charles was born in East Greenwich and has lived there all his life, except when in the Armed Forces. 91 years young, Charles remains very active in the community. He will turn up for all Community events to assist – he is most reliable! An active member of the community Theatre Dance Group, Life Member of Friends of the East Greenwich Pleasaunce. Ran his last Marathon aged 82, raised thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal over the years.
Charles Roper Medhurst, please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with champagne
John Comber The third Winner in this category of Lifetime Achievement is Phyllis Iwowo (female)
Phyllis aged 83, is employed as a Practice Nurse at Ferryview Health Centre and at Bannockburn Health Centre. Both practices appreciate her wisdom,
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professionalism and reassuring manner. When asked why she continues to work, Phyllis said “I love what I do… No two days are ever the same. I have told my employers to let me know when they are tired of me, yet they keep me on, so I must be useful”.
Unfortunately, Phyllis is unable to join us this evening as she is away. However, Phyllis has accepted an invitation to receive her Award from the Mayor at a later date. John Comber The fourth and final Winner is the Metro Judo Club based at Thomas Tallis School.
The Judo Club will be 40 years old this year and has a proud history of service to the Borough. The Club is run by a team of volunteers and coaches. The history of the club is full of outstanding performances. In 2000, Vicky Dunn went to the Sydney Olympic games. In 2012 Gemma Gibbons won a Silver Medal. The Club has been to over 60 countries worldwide, representing the Club/England/Great Britain. The Club is working with the Charlton Athletic Community Trust, to bring more after- school judo clubs to primary schools in the borough
Mick Murphy, Vicki Dunn, Laurence Holdsworth and Susanne Toprack of the Metro Judo Club, please to come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Flowers to the ladies and champagne to the men.
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John Comber Thank you Ladies & Gentleman. To end the ceremony this evening, I am delighted to introduce to you the Woolwich Singers. Some of you may recall that Wendy Young won a Community Award in 2016 for starting up this Community Choir in 2012. The choir could not attend last year, but I am pleased to introduce them now.
The aim of the choir is to sing together, meet new people and have fun! No one has to sing by themselves and there is no audition to join. The Choir sing a mixture of traditional and pop songs – something for everyone, and everyone is welcome.
The choir has been singing widely out and about in the local community and in London over the last six months including at the Brandenburg Choral Festival of London in October 2016 where the choir performed alongside the Telegraph and Citigroup choirs in St Paul's Church Covent Garden.
Members of Woolwich singers also formed part of a mass choir organised by CHANT Productions singing on the pitch at the Olympic Park for the rugby league international England versus Australia.
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Conducted by Benji del Rosario, please welcome the Woolwich Singers, performing “Any Dream Will do”; By the Waters of Babylon” and “She works at Woolwich Arsenal Now”.
Choir move into place on stairs of Victoria Hall and perform.
Mayor At end of performance. Closing words from the Mayor. Thank the MC. Ask everyone to join him and Leader for the buffet and drinks the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall, upstairs
Brian Aldrich Ask all Winners to gather at the front for a group photograph with our dignitaries. Ceremony ends – approx. 7.15pm.
Alison/Raj Buffet and Drinks in the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall direct people to Committee Room Suite
Event Ends
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From: Alison Payne Sent: 21 March 2017 11:48 To: John Comber Cc: Dee Delany; Sophie Lewis Subject: Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order - 6.30pm on Thursday 23rd March, 2017 Attachments: Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order.docx
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Please find attached the final running order for the Civic Awards ceremony to be held at 6.30pm on Thursday 23 rd March, 2017, in Victoria Hall, Town Hall.
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Victoria Hall, Town Hall
6.30pm on Thursday 23rd, March 2017
From Alison/Raj Guests arrive and invited to take their seats. 6.00pm MC Good evening, Ladies & Gentlemen, my name is John Comber, the Chief John Comber Executive of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and I am the Host for this evening. A few personal words of welcome… I would like to introduce the Worshipful The Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola
Mayor Formal welcome to everyone. Mayor to introduce the Judging Panel and introduces Cllr Denise Hyland, Leader of the Council, Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Leader Speech
John Comber Ladies & Gentleman, we will now begin the presentation of the Awards. Each category will be introduced and the winners citation.
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Winners will be invited up to be presented with a Civic Awards, 2017 certificate by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich & the Leader of the Council. There will be photographs taken individually and then there will be group photographs taken at the end of the ceremony. You will also be presented with a small gift.
John Comber The First Award is for Community. There were a very high number of nominations received in this category this year and the Judges have choosen six Winners.
The First Award is to The Leaders of The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets. Ugur Celikbilek, Kieren Gentleman, Karen Stapley, Amanda Wixon, Andrew Wixon and Mike Price
For the countless weekends and evenings given to help run the Cadet Unit and to your selfless commitment to young people in the Borough.
The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets are open to young people from 13 -18 years who either live or are educated within Royal Borough of Greenwich. Referrals are taken from numerous sources such as schools, yots, and self referral.
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The young people do a large number of volunteering hours and fund raising with police and other organisations. The Greenwich Police Cadets meet on a Wednesday evening at 7pm until 9.30pm. There are activities arranged which could include Drill, fitness and presentations by departments within the police. Some Cadets are doing their Duke of Edinburgh awards. The Cadets also go out into the community assisting police/ charities and Trading Standards. This could not be done without these Leaders. Please come up to receive your Award
Photographer Applause, shakes hands with the Mayor and Leader Brian Aldrich Alison & Raj Mayor hands Leaders their certificate. Photograph taken.
Denise presents Leaders with gift – Flowers to the ladies; Champagne to the men. John Comber The Second Winner is the category of Community is The New Wine Church
In recognition of the organization’s outstanding leadership and services to the community. It is staggering how the efforts of New Wine Church can
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truly make a difference in addressing various community problems. There are numerous activities and initiatives through which the church support their local community and beyond. This includes Saturday Breakfast and Christmas Party for people in need. The Christmas Hamper Campaign and children arts and craft workshops.
Pastor Michael Olawore of the New Wine Church, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs Mayor presents Certificate. Leader presents Pastor Michael Olawore with gift voucher.
John Comber The Third Winner is the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School
For their valuable contribution they make to the local community. Supported by the Ramgharia Sikh Association, the school has gone from strength to strength, now teaching over 100 students. Although it is a Punjabi School, the school is fully inclusive and has students from other faiths also learning about citizenship as well as Sikhism and its culture. It is a safe place for members of the younger community to meet, learn and make friends.
Surinder Kaur Virdee of the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School, please come up to receive your Award.
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Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader present Surinder Kaur Virdee with flowers..
John Comber The next award is for Louisa Le Marchand. In particular for your commitment and amazing work with Global Fusion Music and Arts, encompassing all the community and bringing an incredible range of high quality World Music and Art to the area. This includes workshops, performances, exhibitions, theatre productions. You have engaged people from our diverse community to celebrate creativity together.
Louisa, please come up to received your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader presents Louisa Le Marchand with Flowers.
John Comber The fifth winner in this category is Penny Rockall
Penny has been volunteering with Charlton Athletic Community Trust at Hawksmoor Youth Hub on the Moorings Estate, Thamesmead. She has planned and delivered a range of community events to encourage community cohesion, such as a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday which saw over 300 local people and residents come together. Penny is an asset to her local community.
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Penny, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Penny Rockall with Flowers. John Comber The final winner in the Community Category is Agnes Forde.
Agnes may be Agnes has been a Trustee of Irish Community Services for many years and is assisted up to the first President of the organization. Agnes is also President of the stage as her Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association. Agnes continues to be a great sight is poor Ambassador in the Community and a voice for an inclusive approach to services. Agnes was one of the first to be interviewed for Irish Community Services’ Heritage Lottery Funded Oral History Project to try to capture the essence of this woman who still continues to make a difference and is an inspiration to us all.
Agnes, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Agnes Forde with Flowers.
John Comber The next Award is for Young Persons Outstanding Achievement Award
The winner of this category is Chad Ndebele.
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Chad is an outstanding young person. Over the last two years, Chad has worked tirelessly to be an advocate and ambassador for young people in the Borough and for young people across England who are LGBTQ. He has been an active voice of young people on Greenwich Young People’s Council and has been a Young Commissioner for the Borough.
Chad, please come up for your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Chad with a Gift Voucher.
John Comber Now we move to the Volunteer Award. There are five Awards.
The first award is to Sue Tucker and Alison Ikpitan.
Sue and Alison help people in need and every December make food hampers for those who struggle. They also run a group called Recycle Bay, which helps people with items of clothing and furniture. They are also known for their charity work, fundraising for the London Air Ambulance, Sue and Alison do so much for the community, they deserve to be recognized for what they do.
Sue and Alison, please come up and receive your Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate.
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Leader presents with Flowers.
John Comber The Second winner in this category of Volunteer is Hazera Jannath Rahman,
who volunteers for Volunteers Supporting Families. Hazera has a full time job, but is supporting an isolated and vulnerable first time mum.
A quote from the mum “Hazera is amazing she has made me feel like I am capable and not just someone’s caseload. I have changed a lot since she has been visiting. Now I feel like a human being with rights and a voice”.
Hazera, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Hazera with Flowers. (Please note Hazera cannot shake hands with men)
John Comber Our third winner is Hayley Downes
Hayley started volunteering with Volunteers Supporting Families Greenwich in 2014. She has since gone on to support three families in the Borough. Hayley volunteers and works full time. Hayley say “I sometimes feel people need a little bit of support and this project allows a volunteer to give a family the support needed which complements that of Social Services”.
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Hayley, Please come forward to received your Award Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Hayley with Flowers
John Comber The fourth winner is Now’s The Time Volunteer Team at Sporting Club, Thamesmead The Now’s the Time programme encourages individuals around Thamesmead to take part in physical activity in their local community. Now’s the Time currently have 12 volunteers who support and encourage members to achieve this. All volunteers have shown massive commitment to the project
The Now’s the Time Volunteer Team, please come up and receive your Award There are three members of the team with us today – Esther Ikeije, Charlene Amey and Omotayo Savage.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents flowers to each of the ladies.
John Comber The final winner in this category is Gyan Tamang.
A highly respected member of the Nepalese Community who devotes a great deal of his time to helping the elderly veterans in and around the Plumstead area. He has improved many lives. Gyan has been teaching English, managing cooking classes, resolving housing issues and health
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problems. He has watched over and cared for many less fortunate and has tirelessly pushed forward to help them get through. Gyan please come forward to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents gift voucher.
John Comber The next category is the Business Award.
There is three Winners in this category. The First Awards is to The Plumstead Pantry.
The Pantry has created a buzzing community feel with events for all ages. Lots of new friends have met here and they listen to what their customers want. The pantry also highlights the beauty of Plumstead Common.
Ashley and Julia Jones of The Plumstead Pantry, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with flowers and champagne.
John Comber The second winner is More 2 Childcare
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Running a local drop in Centre for under fives. Nursery care given to parents in a different format. More 2 Childcare has a work hub for parents, so that they can be close to their children and offers training and guidance for those looking to get back to work.
Eve Daniels and Kelly Salambasif of More 2 Childcare, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation and Photograph. Mayor presents certificate and leader presents flowers to each of the ladies.
John Comber The final winner in this category is Archery Fit
An indoor archery club, in less than two years since opening in April, 2015. Archery Fit has introduced 3,000 plus customers to archery – local residents, from other parts of London and tourists, adding yet another attraction to visit Royal Greenwich. With children sessions running every Saturday and Sunday, Archery Fit is able to accommodate clients of various ages and abilities. Offers a relaxing and funky option for sporting activities for the local community.
Could Roman and Kate of Archery Fit, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents the certificate
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Leader presents with flowers and champagne.
John Comber The next Award is Act of Courage This was an amazing category this year. We have six winners.
May I first introduce Emma Benet, PC Marcus Sinkinson and PC Ben Cochrane
A young boy with his dog, fell through the ice at Sutcliffe Park Pond. Together Emma, Marcus & Ben came to the boys aid, saving him and his dog, both made a complete recovery. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says
“I see and hear of acts of courage and bravery by my officers every day. In these circumstances though, there was no victim to defend from a relentless attacker, nor some lengthy chase after a suspect who had just broken into a house. The bravery shown by these Police Officers goes to the core of distinguishing why the public are the police and the police are the public. An off duty officer and on duty officers all trying to do the very thing that makes ordinary people so extraordinary. The risk taken was significant and yet those risks were calculated and enabled the officers to save the life of a drowning child. Putting others first is the hallmark of a caring and developed society. Putting others first at great risk to oneself by my officers, is the hallmark of a police service which tries its very best.
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Emma, Marcus & Ben please come and receive Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gifts. Emma flowers; Marcus and Ben – champagne each.
John Comber The Second Award goes to Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova
who came to the aid of a shop keeper when an attempted robbery took place. Vasil bravely tackled the armed assistant, to the ground. The firearm was dropped. Sonya assisted Vasil in restraining the robber on the ground until the Police arrived.
The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “the actions of Vasil and Sonya resulted in the assailant being charged for armed robbery and stopped further offences being committed. Vasil and Sonya are to be commended for their selfless act of bravery and quick thinking in a volatile and potentially high dangerous situation”.
Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Sonya with flowers and Vasil with champagne.
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John Comber The final winner in this category is to James Yeoburn
James noticed a home on fire opposite to where he lived. James knew that an elderly lady lived there. He managed to gain entry to the rear of the property and assisted the elderly neighbour and her dog to escape the address. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “if it not for James Yeoburn quick selfless actions, the lady may have suffered serious injuries or worse. James is commended for his bravery in saving the lady’s life from the burning building, whilst risking his own life.”
James, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with champagne
John Comber We now reach the award for Sporting Achievement
There are three winners in this category The first winner is Susannah Rodgers MBE
Susannah has now won medals at two consecutive Paralympic Games having won three bronze medals at London 2012 and achieved phenomenal success winning one gold and 2 bronze medals at the Paralympic in Rio 2016. Susannah has become the most decorated athlete in terms of Olympic/Paralympic success by a Greenwich resident. Susannah is a key
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ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks and is inspiring the next generation of athletes to achieve success. Susannah, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents Susannah with Flowers. John Comber The next winner in the Sporting Achievement Category is Daryll Neita
Daryll competed for Team GB at the Olympics in Rio, 2016 and achieved the phenomenal feat of winning a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 relay, alongside her teammates. Daryll was the youngest of the squad, but did not let this phase her. She is now focussed on more medal success at both World Championships this year in London and then onto the Olympic in Tokyo, 2020. Daryll is also a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks.
Unfortunately, Daryll is unable to be present this evening, as she is away on training camp. However, she has asked her mum Suzanne Neita to be here this evening, on her behalf, to pick up this Award. Suzanne Neita, please come up and receive Daryll’s Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Suzanne Neita with Flowers.
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John Comber The last winner is Matthew Robertson.
Matthew is our new national, Paralympic Silver medallist, winning his place on the podium at this year’s national cycling championships with a personal best and national record. He is destined for international success and is currently being considered for a place in Team GB for Tokyo 2020.
Matthew Robertson please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Matthew with Gift Voucher.
John Comber The next category this evening is The Arts & Entertainment Award
There is one Winner – Brigadier Ken Timbers
After a long career in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, Brigadier Ken Timbers became the foremost scholar about its rich history in Woolwich. He used his passion first as Curator at the Royal Artillery’s Rotunda Museum and then at the Firepower Museum, as both Staff and Trustee. Recently, Ken gave his time and expertise to the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, as the lead-adviser on their new permanent exhibition, “Making Woolwich: The Royal Regiment of Artillery in Woolwich”. Without Ken, this exhibition would not have been the success it is.
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Brigadier Ken Timbers, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Champagne.
John Comber Our Final category this evening is Lifetime Achievement Award.
There are four Winners.
Nick Edwards – is the first winner, who is now Chair of Governors at both Pound Park Nursery and Fossdene Primary School. Nick became a governor at Pound Park Nursery School when his son attended the nursery over 20 years ago. Eventually he became Chair of Governors and has supported four Headteachers at Pound Park throughout the years. Nick was also encouraged to become a governor at Fossdene Primary School due his hard work at Pound Park and is now the Chair of Governors there. Nick has worked voluntarily and ceaselessly for years to ensure that outstanding provision is maintained, to continue to deliver the best to the children and families of our community
Nick Edwards, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with champagne. John Comber The second Winner is this category is Charles Roper Medhurst
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Charles was born in East Greenwich and has lived there all his life, except when in the Armed Forces. 91 years young, Charles remains very active in the community. He will turn up for all Community events to assist – he is most reliable! An active member of the community Theatre Dance Group, Life Member of Friends of the East Greenwich Pleasaunce. Ran his last Marathon aged 82, raised thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal over the years.
Charles Roper Medhurst, please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with champagne
John Comber The third Winner in this category of Lifetime Achievement is Phyllis Iwowo
Phyllis aged 83, is employed as a Practice Nurse at Ferryview Health Centre and at Bannockburn Health Centre. Both practices appreciate her wisdom, professionalism and reassuring manner. When asked why she continues to work, Phyllis said “I love what I do… No two days are ever the same. I have told my employers to let me know when they are tired of me, yet they keep me on, so I must be useful”.
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Unfortunately, Phyllis is unable to join us this evening as she is away. However, Phyllis has accepted an invitation to receive her Award from the Mayor at a later date. John Comber The fourth and final Winner is the Metro Judo Club based at Thomas Tallis School.
The Judo Club will be 40 years old this year and has a proud history of service to the Borough. The Club is run by a team of volunteers and coaches. The history of the club is full of outstanding performances. In 2000, Vicky Dunn went to the Sydney Olympic games. In 2012 Gemma Gibbons won a Silver Medal. The Club has been to over 60 countries worldwide, representing the Club/England/Great Britain. The Club is working with the Charlton Athletic Community Trust, to bring more after- school judo clubs to primary schools in the borough
Mick Murphy, Vicki Dunn, Laurence Holdsworth and Susanne Toprack of the Metro Judo Club, please to come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Flowers to the ladies and champagne to the men.
John Comber Thank you Ladies & Gentleman. To end the ceremony this evening, I am delighted to introduce to you the Woolwich Singers. Some of you may recall that Wendy Young won a Community Award in 2016 for starting up
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The aim of the choir is to sing together, meet new people and have fun! No one has to sing by themselves and there is no audition to join. The Choir sing a mixture of traditional and pop songs – something for everyone, and everyone is welcome.
The choir has been singing widely out and about in the local community and in London over the last six months including at the Brandenburg Choral Festival of London in October 2016 where the choir performed alongside the Telegraph and Citigroup choirs in St Paul's Church Covent Garden.
Members of Woolwich singers also formed part of a mass choir organised by CHANT Productions singing on the pitch at the Olympic Park for the rugby league international England versus Australia.
Conducted by Benji del Rosario, please welcome the Woolwich Singers, performing “Any Dream Will do”; By the Waters of Babylon” and “She works at Woolwich Arsenal Now”.
Choir move into place on stairs of Victoria Hall and perform.
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Mayor At end of performance. Closing words from the Mayor. Thank the MC. Ask everyone to join him and Leader for the buffet and drinks the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall, upstairs
Brian Aldrich Ask all Winners to gather at the front for a group photograph with our dignitaries. Ceremony ends – approx. 7.15pm.
Alison/Raj Buffet and Drinks in the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall direct people to Committee Room Suite
Event Ends
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From: Alison Payne Sent: 08 March 2017 10:32 To: Dee Delany; Sophie Lewis Cc: Raj Johal-Rai Subject: RE: Civic Awards 2017 - Thursday 23rd March 2017 Attachments: Civic Awards Ceremony Running Order.docx
Hello
Here is the draft programme so far.
This will be updated over the next couple of weeks, but gives you the idea of the evening.
Alison
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 F 020 8921 5036 Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Dee Delany Sent: 08 March 2017 10:25 To: Sophie Lewis ; Alison Payne Cc: Raj Johal-Rai Subject: RE: Civic Awards 2017 - Thursday 23rd March 2017
Of course he can - we’ll get something to him asap
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From: Sophie Lewis Sent: 08 March 2017 10:24 To: Alison Payne < [email protected] >; Dee Delany < [email protected] > Cc: Raj Johal-Rai < [email protected] > Subject: RE: Civic Awards 2017 - Thursday 23rd March 2017
Dear Alison / Dee
John asks if he can have sight of any programme / draft speech / running order for this, as soon as it’s ready?
Many thanks
Sophie Lewis Chief Executive’s Office Manager Royal Borough of Greenwich 1
℡ 020 8921 6675 Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: John Comber Sent: 20 February 2017 15:09 To: Raj Johal-Rai
Dear Raj,
Thank you for the Mayor’s invitation.
I will be attending the event.
Kind regards,
John
John Comber Chief Executive Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 5000 Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6PW [email protected] www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Raj Johal-Rai Sent: 20 February 2017 14:32 To: John Comber
Dear John
Please see attached invitation to the Civic Awards 2017.
I look forward from hearing from you.
Kind Regards
Raj
Miss Raj Johal-Rai Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 5023 Facsimile 020 8921 5036 Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www royalgreenwich gov uk
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Victoria Hall, Town Hall
6.30pm on Thursday 23rd, March 2017
From Alison/Raj Guests arrive and invited to take their seats. 6.00pm MC Good evening, Ladies & Gentlemen, my name is John Comber, the Chief John Comber Executive of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and I am the Host for this evening. A few personal words of welcome… I would like to introduce the Worshipful The Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola
Mayor Formal welcome to everyone. Mayor to introduce the Judging Panel and introduces Cllr Denise Hyland, Leader of the Council, Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Leader Speech
John Comber Ladies & Gentleman, we will now begin the presentation of the Awards. Each category will be introduced and the winners citation.
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Winners will be invited up to be presented with a Civic Awards, 2017 certificate by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich & the Leader of the Council. There will be photographs taken individually and then there will be group photographs taken at the end of the ceremony. You will also be presented with a small gift.
John Comber The First Award is for Community. There were a very high number of nominations received in this category this year and the Judges chooses six Winners.
The First Award is to The Leaders of The Greenwich Volunteer Police Cadets. Ugur Celikbilek (how do you pronounce), Kieran Gentleman, Karen Stapley, Amanda Wixon, Andrew Wixon and Mike Price
More info to follow.
Could the Leaders come up to receive your Award
Photographer Applause, shakes hands with the Mayor & Leader Brian Aldrich Alison & Raj Mayor hands Leaders their certificate. Photograph taken.
Denise presents Leaders with gift?.
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John Comber The Second Winner is the category of Community is The New Wine Church
In recognition of the organization outstanding leadership and services to the community. It is staggering how the efforts of New Wine Church can truly make a difference in addressing various community problems. There are numerous activities and initiatives through which the church support their local community and beyond.
Pastor Michael Olawore of the New Wine Church, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs Mayor presents Certificate. Leader presents Pastor Michael Olawore with gift.
John Comber The Third Winner is the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School
For their valuable contribution they make to the local community. Supported by the Ramgharia Sikh Association, the school has gone from strength to strength, now teaching over 100 students. Although it is a Punjabi School, the school is fully inclusive and has students from other faiths also learning about citizenship as well as Sikhism and its culture. It is a safe place for members of the younger community to meet, learn and make friends.
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Surinder Kaur Virdee of the Guru Nanak Bhai Lalo Khalsa School, please come up to receive your Award. Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader present Surinder Kaur Virdee with a gift.
John Comber The next award is for Louisa Le Marchand.
Details to follow.
Louisa, please come up to received your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor to present certificate. Leader presents Louisa Le Marchand with Flowers.
John Comber The fifth winner in this category is Penny Rockall
Penny has been volunteering with Charlton Athletic Community Trust at Hawksmoor Youth Hub on the Moorings Estate, Thamesmead. She has planned and delivered a range of community events to encourage community cohesion, such as a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday which saw over 300 local people and residents come together. Penny is an asset to her local community.
Penny, please come up and receive your Award
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Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Penny Rockall with Flowers. John Comber The final winner in the Community Category is Agnes Forde.
Agnes may be Agnes has been a Trustee of Irish Community Services for many years and is assisted up to the first President of the organization. Agnes is also President of the stage as her Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association. Agnes continues to be a great sight is poor Ambassador in the Community and a voice for an inclusive approach to service. Agnes was one of the first to be interviewed for Irish Community Services’ Heritage Lottery Funded Oral History Project to try to capture the essence of this woman who still continues to make a difference and is an inspiration to us all.
Agnes, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Agnes Forde with Flowers.
John Comber The next Award is for Young Persons Outstanding Achievement Award
The winner of this category is Chad Ndebele.
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Chad is an outstanding young person. Over the last two years, Chad has worked tirelessly to be an advocate and ambassador for young people in the Borough and for young people across England who are LGBTQ. He has been an active voice of young people on Greenwich Young People’s Council and has been a Young Commissioner for the Borough.
Chad, please come up for your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Chad with a Gift Voucher.
John Comber Now we move to the Volunteer Award. There are five Awards.
The first award is to Sue Tucker and Alison Ikpitan.
Sue and Alison help people in need and every December make food hampers for those who struggle. They also run a group called Recycle Bay, which helps people with items of clothing, furniture. Sue & Alison do so much for the community, they deserve to be recognized for what they do.
So Sue and Alison, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents with Flowers.
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John Comber The Second winner in this category of Volunteer is Hazera Jannath Rahman,
who volunteers for Volunteers Supporting Families. Hazera has a full time job, but is supporting vulnerable first time mum who was placed in a refuge when she fled extreme abuse. A quote from the mum “Hazera is amazing she has made me feel like I am capable and not just someone’s caseload. I have changed a lot since she has been visiting. Now I feel like a human being with rights and a voice”.
Hazera, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents Hazera with Flowers. (Please note Hazera cannot shake hands with men)
John Comber Our third winner is Hayley Downes
Hayley started volunteering with Volunteers Supporting Families Greenwich in 2014. She has since gone on to support three families in the Borough. Hayley volunteers and works full time. Hayley say “I sometimes feel people need a little bit of support and this project allows a volunteer to give a family the support needed which complements that of Social Services”.
Hayley, Please come forward to received your Award Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate
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Leader presents Hayley with Flowers
John Comber The fourth winner is Now’s The Time Volunteer Team The Now’s the Time programme encourages individuals around Thamesmead to take part in physical activity in their local community. Now’s the Time currently have 12 volunteers who support/encourage members to achieve this. All volunteers have shown massive commitment to the project
The Now’s the Time Volunteer Team, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents gift ?
John Comber The final winner in this category is Gyan Tamang.
A highly respected member of the Nepalese Community who devotes a great deal of his time to helping the elderly veterans in and around the Plumstead area. Gyan has been teaching English, managing cooking classes, resolving housing issues and health problems. He has watched over and cared for many less fortunate and has tirelessly pushed forward to help them get through. Gyan please come forward to receive your Award.
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Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents gift ?
John Comber The next category is the Business Award.
There is three Winners in this category. The First Awards is to The Plumstead Pantry.
The Pantry has created a buzzing community feel with events for all ages. Lots of new friends have met here and they listen to what their customers want.
Ashley and Julia Jones of The Plumstead Pantry, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gift.
John Comber The second winner is More 2 Childcare
More info to follow.
Eve Daniels and Kelly Salambasif of More 2 Childcare, please come up and receive your Award
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John Comber The final winner in this category is Archery Fit
An indoor archery club, in less than two years since opening in April, 2015. Archery Fit has introduced 3,000+ customers to archery – local residents, from other parts of London and tourists, adding yet another attraction to visit Royal Greenwich. With children sessions running every Saturday and Sunday, Archery Fit is able to accommodate clients of various ages and abilities.
Could Roman and Kate of Archery Fit, please come up and receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gift
John Comber The next Award is Act of Courage This was an amazing category this year. We have six winners.
May I first introduce Emma Benet, PC Marcus Sinkinson and PC Ben Cochrane
A young boy with his dog, fell through the ice at Sutcliffe Park Pond. Together Emma, Marcus & Ben came to the boys aid, saving him and his dog, both made a complete recovery.
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The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says
“I see and hear of acts of courage and bravery by my officers every day. In these circumstances though, there was no victim to defend from a relentless attacker, nor some lengthy chase after a suspect who had just broken into a house. The bravery shown by these Police Officers goes to the core of distinguishing why the public are the police and the police are the public. An off duty officer and on duty officers all trying to do the very thing that makes ordinary people so extraordinary. The risk taken was significant and yet those risks were calculated and enabled the officers to save the life of a drowning child. Putting others first is the hallmark of a caring and developed society. Putting others first at great risk to oneself by my officers, is the hallmark of a police service which tries its very best.
Emma, Marcus & Ben please come and receive Awards.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gifts?.
John Comber The Second Award goes to Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova
who came to the aid of a shop keeper when an attempted robbery took place. Vasil bravely tackled the armed assistant, assailant to the ground. The
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firearm was dropped. Sonya assisted Vasil in restraining the robber on the ground until the Police arrived.
The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police say “the actions of Vasil and Sonya resulted in the assailant being charged for armed robbery and stopped further offences being committed. Vasil and Sonya are to be commended for their selfless act of bravery and thinking in a volatile and potentially high dangerous situation”.
Vasil Nakov and Sonya Angelova, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gifts?.
John Comber The final winner in this category is to James Yeoburn
James notice a home on fire opposite to where he lived. James knew that an elderly lady lived there. He managed to gain entry to the rear of the property and assisted the elderly female and her dog to escape the address. The Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police says “if it not for James Yeoburn quick selfless actions, the lady may have suffered serious injuries or worse. James is commended for his bravery in saving the lady’s life from the burning building, whilst risking his own life .
James, please come up to receive your Award.
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Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents with gifts?.
John Comber We now reach the award for Sporting Achievement
There are three winners in this category The first winner is Susannah Rodgers MBE
Susannah has now won medals at two consecutive Paralympic Games having won three bronze medals at London 2012 and achieved phenomenal success winning one gold and 2 bronze medals at the Paralympic in Rio 2016. Susannah has become the most decorated athlete in terms of Olympic/Paralympic success by a Greenwich resident. Susannah is a key ambassador for Greenwich Starting Blocks and is inspiring the next generation of athletes to achieve success. Susannah, please come up to receive your Award.
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents Susannah with Flowers. John Comber The next winner in the Sporting Achievement Category is Daryll Neita
Daryll competed for Team GB at the Olympics in Rio, 2016 and achieved the phenomenal feat of winning a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 relay, alongside her teammates. Daryll was the youngest of the squad, but did not
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let this phase her. She is now focussed on more medal success at both World Championships this year in London and then onto the Olympic in Tokyo, 2020.
Unfortunately, Daryll is unable to be present this evening, as she is away on John Comber training camp. However, she has asked her mum Suzanne Neita to be here this evening, on her behalf, to pick up this Award.
Suzanne Neita, please come up and receive Daryll’s Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate. Leader presents ? with Flowers.
John Comber The last winner is Matthew Robertson.
Matthew is our new national, Paralympic Silver medallist, winning his place on the podium at this year’s national cycling championships with a personal best and national record. He is destined for international success and is currently being considered for a place in Team GB for Tokyo 2020.
Matthew Robertson please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Matthew with Gift Voucher.
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John Comber The next category this evening is The Arts & Entertainment Award
There is one Winner – Brigadier Ken Timbers
After a long career in the Royal Regiment of Artillery Brigadier, Ken Timbers became the foremost scholar about its rich history in Woolwich. He used his passion first as curator at the Royal Artillery’s Rotunda Museum in and at Firepower Museum, as both Staff and Trustee. Recently, Ken gave his time and expertise to the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, as the lead- adviser on their new permanent exhibition, “Making Woolwich: The Royal Regiment of Artillery in Woolwich”. Without Ken, this exhibition would not have been the success it is.
Brigadier Ken Timbers, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Gift Voucher.
John Comber Our Final category this evening is Lifetime Achievement Award.
There are five Winners.
Nick Edwards – is the first winner, who is now Chair of Governors at both Pound Park Nursery and Fossdene Primary School. Nick became a
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governor at Pound Park Nursery School when his son attended the nursery over 20 years ago. Eventually he became Chair of Governors and has supported four Headteachers at Pound Park throughout the years. Nick was also encouraged to become a governor at Fossdene Primary School due his hard work at Pound Park and is now the Chair of Governors there. Nick has worked voluntarily and ceaselessly for years to ensure that outstanding provision is maintained, to continue to deliver the best to the children and families of our community
Nick Edwards, please come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with gift ? John Comber The second Winner is this category is Charles Roper Medhurst
Charles was born in East Greenwich and has lived there all his life, except when in the Armed Forces. 91 years young, Charles remain very active in the community. He will turn up for all Community events to assist – he is most reliable! An active member of the community Theatre Dance Group, Life Member of Friends of the Pleasaunce. Ran his last Marathon aged 82, raised thousands of pounds for the Poppy Appeal over the years.
Charles Roper Medhurst, please come up to receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate
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Leader presents with gift ?
John Comber The third Winner is the Metro Judo Club based at Thomas Tallis School.
The Judo Club will be 40 years old this year and has a proud history of service to the Borough. The Club is run by a team of volunteers and coaches. The history of the club is full of outstanding performances. In 2000, Vicky Dunn went to the Sydney Olympic games. In 2012 Gemma Gibbons won a Silver Medal. The Club has been to over 60 countries worldwide, representing the Club/England/Great Britain. The Club is working with the Charlton Athletic Community Trust, to bring more after- school judo clubs to primary schools in the borough
Mick Murphy, please to come up and receive your Award
Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor presents certificate Leader presents Gift?
John Comber The fourth Winner in this category of Lifetime Achievement is Phyllis Iwowo
Phyllis aged 83, is employed as a Practice Nurse at Ferryview Health Centre and at Bannockburn Health Centre. Both practices appreciate her wisdom, professionalism and reassuring manner. When asked why she continues to work, Phyllis said “I love what I do… No two days are ever the same. I have
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told my employers to let me know when they are tired of me, yet they keep me on, so I must be useful”.
Phyllis, please come up to receive your Award Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents Flowers. John Comber Our fifth & final Award this evening is to Steve Davis
Info to follow
Steve, thank you for coming this evening, please come up and receive your Award. Applause, Presentation, Photographs. Mayor present certificate Leader presents with gift ? John Comber Thank you Ladies & Gentleman. To end the ceremony this evening, I am delighted to introduce to you the Woolwich Singers. Some of you may recall that Wendy Young won a Community Award in 2016 for starting up this Community Choir in 2012. The choir could not attend last year, but I am pleased to introduce them now, singing?
Choir move into place on stairs of Victoria Hall and perform.
Mayor At end of performance.
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Closing words from the Mayor. Thank the MC. Ask everyone to join him and Leader for the buffet and drinks the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall, upstairs
Brian Aldrich Ask all Winners to gather at the front for a group photograph with our dignitaries. Ceremony ends – approx. 7.15pm.
Alison/Raj Buffet and Drinks in the Committee Room Suite, Town Hall direct people to Committee Room Suite
Event Ends
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David White
From: Alison Payne Sent: 19 April 2017 16:57 To: Olu Babatola; Subject: Mayor's Civic Service - 2.45pm for 3.00pm on Sunday 21st May, 2017 - St Pauls Church, Thamesmead, SE28 Attachments: gs.Hymn programme.doc
Hello
Hope you are all well?
I am sending out the invitation for the Mayor’s Civic Service tomorrow.
Attached is the first draft of the service sheet for the occasion. It is based on our meeting a few weeks ago. Lots of gaps I know, but a starting point I hope.
Just checking if you are happy with who has been allocated so far to certain reading/prayers. If so, I can go ahead and ask them if they will be happy to do them.
We may have to change Teresa Pearce now??
Speak to you soon.
Kind regards.
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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The Worshipful the Mayor & Mayoress of Royal Greenwich Councillor Olu Babatola and Mrs. Omowale Babatola
Civic Service
2.45pm for 3.00pm – Sunday 21st May 2017
St Paul’s Church, Bentham Road, Thamesmead, SE28 8AS .
Theme “Thanksgiving and Community”
Please Stand
Procession in of Civic Dignitaries followed by Clergy & Faith Leaders
Hymn
First Hymn
Please be Seated
WELCOME by Revd ? of St Paul’s Church, Bentham Road, Thamesmead,
First Reading
A Reading by the Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola. Reading from?
Performance
Performance by Choir?
Second Reading
A Reading by Teresa Pearce?? Not sure if this is possible now, due to elections. Reading from?
Please Stand
Hymn
Second Hymn
2 Third Reading
A Reading from the Deputy Lieutenant of Royal Greenwich, Dr. Pieter van der Merwe, MBE
Please Stand
Hymn
Third Hymn?
Please be Seated
Fourth Reading
A fourth reading by Pastor Michael Oloware, New Wine Church
The Address
By ? tbc
Please Stand
Hymn
Fourth Hymn?
During the above Hymn, there will be a collection in aid of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal – AFRUCA (Africans Unite Against Child Abuse and the Archway Project).
Please be Seated
Five Bidding Prayers
Suggested to be carried out by
Revd Mike Leader, Ecumenical Borough Dean Dr. Tariq Abbasi, MBE,DL , Freeperson of the Borough Dolly Baldeo, Greenwich Hindu Temple, Dr. Jagir Kaur Sekhon, OBE (will become a Freeperson of the Borough on 17 th May, 2017 Revd from Freedom Arena Church?
3 Please Stand
Hymn
Final Hymn
Blessing
?
Civic Procession to lead out followed by Clergy.
Please join the Mayor & Mayoress for refreshments in the Church Hall
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From: Bakita Kasadha Sent: 09 January 2017 11:37 To: Jerry Telfer Subject: FW: Attachments: .pdf
From: Foodbank Sent: 06 January 2017 13:55 To: Bakita Kasadha Subject:
Bakita, here is the . Please let me know if you have any questions.
Greenwich Foodbank Limited, Company No. 8257431, Registered Charity No. 1152007. www.greenwich.foodbank.org.uk
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From: Sent: 23 December 2016 14:52 To: Alison Payne Subject: Photos of the Mayor at the Hamper Distribution Attachments: Hamper-45.jpg; Hamper-31A.jpg; Hamper-36A.jpg; Hamper-38A.jpg; Hamper-39A.jpg; Hamper-63.jpg
Good afternoon Alison,
As always, a pleasure speaking with you on the phone.
Please find attached a range of images for the Mayor to choose for his blog and also for your records.
Thank you and have a very blessed Christmas.
Kind regards,
Operations Manager
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From: Olu Babatola Sent: 23 December 2016 16:47 To: Alison Payne Subject: Re: Photos of the Mayor at the Hamper Distribution
Good idea
Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the O2 network. From: Alison Payne Sent: Friday, 23 December 2016 3:06 PM To: Olu Babatola Subject: FW: Photos of the Mayor at the Hamper Distribution
From New Wine Church – Hamper distribution.
Think the best photo to use is the last one. Ie not use one where people are receiving the hamper, as they may not want their photo shown.
Also did you take a photo of the New Wine singer at the Carol Concert?? New Wine would like the photo if you have it.
Many thansk
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich ℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Sent: 23 December 2016 14:52 To: Alison Payne Subject: Photos of the Mayor at the Hamper Distribution
Good afternoon Alison,
As always, a pleasure speaking with you on the phone.
Please find attached a range of images for the Mayor to choose for his blog and also for your records.
Thank you and have a very blessed Christmas.
1 Kind regards,
Operations Manager
2 Stephen Brain
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Munsoor Mohammed Amanudee Trustee The Ambassdor of the Federal Republic of Dr Peter Ammon Germany John Anderson Berkeley Homes (East Thames Ltd) Chairman
Mrs J Archer Coldharbour Tenants & Residents Assoc.
Surinder Arora Inter Continental Hotel at the O2
Elizabeth Austerberry Moat Chief Executive Mr John Austin Past Mayor/Former MP Dolly Baldeo Greenwich Hindu Temple Faith Leader
David Ball RBL Charlton Woolwich Garrison Tim Barnes Chairman Church Trust
Andy Batchelor Environmental Agency
Diana Beattie Heritage of London Trust Operations Chairman
Mr Gurmel Singh Bhambra Ramgarhia Association - Sikh Temple The President Independent Chair, Dr Susan Blackall Royal Borough of Greenwich Standards Committee
Peter Black Galliard Homes
Prof. Javier Bonet University of Greenwich DVC (Research & Enterp
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Revd James Bryson Church of England
Peter Bundey Greenwich Starting Blocks Trustess Elizabeth Butler Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust Chairman Gilles Cabon GrIP Chief Executive Officer The Revd Margaret Cave Christchurch Team Rector Major (Retd Les Carr RA Station Staff Officer
Mr T Carter Past Mayor
Mr. Simon Cartwright HM Prison Belmarsh Governor
Josephine Chan MBE Greenwih Chinese Association & Schools The Bishop of The Rt. Rev Christopher Chessun Southwark
David Chick Borough Dean Mrs Pat Claridge Past Mayoress Colonel J.R Collinge OBE ADCRoyal Artillery Barracks The Regimental Colonel
John Comber RBG Chief Executive Group Director of William Cornwall ASRA Housing Group Development & Assets
Sean Collins MBNA Thames Clipper Alison Cullen Carnbrooke & Charlton Housing Panel
The Ven. Alastair Cutting Southwark Diocese Archdeacon of Lewisham
Tom Dacey Southern Housing Group Chief Executive Director Executive Director and Amanda Davey Greenwich Dance CEO
Director of Central Katrina Delaney Royal Borough of Greenwich Services
Dee Delany Royal Borough of Greenwich Stakeholder Manager
Lady Rona Delves Broughton Double Tree by Hilton London - Greenwich
Chief Superi Simon Dobinson Met. Police Borough Commander The Rt Revd Dr. Woyin Karowei Dorgu The Bishop of Woolwich
Mr. Paul Dossett Grant Thornton UK LLP Engagement Lead
Prof. Linda Drew Ravensbourne Director & CE
Jonathon Drori CBE Ravensbourne Chair of Board
Chris Duffy Galliard Homes
Sir Charles Dunstone Royal Museums Greenwich Chairman of Trustees London Assembly Len Duvall, OBE Greater London Authority Member Clive Efford House of Commons MP Naval Regional Commandee Eastern CDRE David Elford Royal Navy England Revd Patrick Eggleston Thamesmead Team Ministry Team Rector Major John Eldridge RA NRHQ RA Second in Command
Professor Jim Emerson Standards Committee Independent Person
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Dr Kevin Fewster Royal Museums Greenwich Director
Michael Finlay The Greenwich Enterprise Board Director
Lt Col G.B. Foden 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment Commanding Officer
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Evelyn Green, MBE Sunshine Club for Disabled People
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Naomi Goldberg Greenwich Action for Voluntary Services
Ms Pippa Hack RBG Director of Regeneration,
James Haddrell Greenwich Theatre Executive Director Greenwich Foundation of the Old Naval Tony Hales College Chairman Group Principal and Paul Hannan Hadlow College CEO Freeman of the Borough Bob Harris from 17/05/17
Graham Hawkings HMP/YOI Isis Governor Freeman of the Borough from 17/5/17 and Bradley Hemmings, MBE Greenwich and Docklands Festivals Artistic Director
Kate Heaps Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice Chief Executive
Tim Higginson Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Chief Executive
Matthew Herrington Borough Commander London Fire Brigade Detective Superintine dent Lee Hill Metropolitan Police Service
Revd Canon Kim Hitch Faith Leader Area Dean of Charlton
Ian Housome Glyndon Housing Panel Vice Chair Howells of St. Baroness Davids House of Lords Chief Executive Chair of Court & Pro Chancellor Stephen Howlett University of Greenwich Penbody
Dr Diocese of Southwark, Woolwich Area The Bishop of Woolwich Woolwich Common Tenant Resident Lucy Isaiah Association
Sajid Jawaid Past Mayor
Nirmal Singh Kailey Calderwood Temple President
Gurmel Singh Kandola MBE GS Plus Ltd Managing Director
The O2
Matthew Kelly Charlton & Carnbrook Housing Panel Chair
Barrie Kelly Visit Greenwich CEO
Lord Kerslake Kings College Hospital NHS FT Chairman Youth Project Co- Adel Khaireh Greenwich Islamic Centre ordinator
Atlaf Khan Greenwich Islamic Centre Director
Andrew Kimmance Charlton Triangle Homes Director
Resident Judge, Judge Christopher Kinch, QC Honorary Recorder of Royal Greenwich Woolwich Crown Court
Susan Lea University of Greenwich DVC (Academic)
Andrea Lee English Heritage Marketing Manager
Revd Mike Leader Borough Dean
Frank Lerner
Rita Lovett Woolwich Riverside Housing Panel Chair Deputy Group Principal Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Hadlow College and Deputy CEO
Rt Revd Patrick Lynch Roman Catholic Church Bishop
David Maguire University of Greenwich Vice-Chancellor Terry Malone Sarah Devlin - Past Mayoress Past Mayor
Michelle Martin Volunteer Centre, Greenwich Chief Executive
Jim Martin Greenwich Starting Blocks Trustess
Jakki Maxham Housing for Women Chief Executive Greenwich Foundation of the Old Naval Brendan McCarthy College Director Superinten dent Joe McDonald Metropolitan Police Service President of the South Helen McIntosh FCIPR London Chamber of Commerce East Head of CSR & Public Liam McKay Affairs Donald McLennan Millenium Performing Arts College Director
Jay Marciano aegworldwide Chairman
Robin Mortimer Port of London Authority Chief Executive Katrien Meire Charlton Athletic Football Club Chief Executive Deputy Lieutenant for Dr Pieter Van Der Merwe MBE DL Elizabeth Hamilton-Eddy Royal Greenwich
Ross Milne Greenwich Mind CEO
Jason Morgan MBE Charlton Athletic Community Trust Chief Executive
Jo Murfitt NHS Greenwich CCG Chief Officer
Steve Nelson Greenwich Starting Blocks Trustee
Mary Ney
Derek Payne Hadlow College Vice Principal
Barry Nugent RBL - Eltham & Well Hall Chairman
Kate O'Hara London City Cruise Port Chief Executive Officer
John O'Rourke Housing Panel Past Mayor and Past Brian and Sonja O Sullivan Mayoress
Revd Israel Olofinjana Borough Dean
Director of Childrens Florence Kroll RBG Services Dr Deidre Palmer Eltham Warren Golf Club Ladies Captain
Dr Mary-Clare Parker DL Greater London Lieutenancy
Sam Parrett, OBE London South East Colleges Principal and CEO Gary Patrick Barratt London
Simon Pearce RBG Director of AOPS
Teresa Pearce MP MP
Matthew Pennycook MP MP
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Hugh Player Greenwich Hospital Director
Terry Powley Greenwich Parks Friends Forum Head of Law & Mr John Scarborough Royal Borough of Greenwich Governance President of the Eltham Reddy Jean Prendeville Warren Golf Club Mrs David Randall Royal British Legion (Thamesmead and AbbeyWood)
Mrs Premila Rattan Greenwich Hindu Temple President Freeman of the Borough Neil Rhind, MBE from 17/5/17 Freeperson of the Borough and Former Mr Chris Roberts Leader of the Council
Rev Cantor David Rome Catford & Bromley Synagogue
Gerald Rose Catford & Bromley Synagogue Chairman
Nicholas Rothon CYP Committee
The Ambassador of HE Tadej Rupel Embassy of Slovenia Slovenia
Derek Rutter Housing Panel Former Mp and Freeman of the Borough from The Rt. HonNick Raynsford 17/5/17 Honorary Free Person Revd Michael Scanlon of the Borough Past Mayor and Freeperson of the Dr Jagir Kaur Sekhon, OBE Borough from 17/5/17
Mark Sesnan GLL Managing Director
Sabiha Shahzad Housing Panel
Pauline Sheath Children & Young People's Scrutiny Panel
Andrew Slade London South East Colleges Deputy Principal
David Sleep Eltham Society Chairman Judy Smith MBE
Neil Smith Knight Dragon Developments LTD Head of Planning
HE Victor Smith The High Commissioer of Ghana High Commissioner
Joan Sowamber Walpole Estate Management Association Vice Chair Walpole EMB
Rt Hon Lord Sterling GCVO, OBE
Tracy Stringfellow Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust Chief Executive
Steve Sutherland Greenwich Starting Blocks Trustee
Geoff Symonds MBNA Thames Clipper Chief Operating Officer
Mrs. Mary Swan Past Mayoress
Mr. Dalprasad Thapa Greenwich Gurka Ex-Servicemen Assoc James Thompson Eastney Street Tenantd & Reidents Assoc. Russell Ticehurst Blackheath Ruby Club Chairman
Hedi Trabelsi Housing Rep.
Ben Travis Oxleas NHS Trust Chief Executive
Andrew Trotter OBE QPMOxleas NHS Trust Chair
Karin Tucker Valley Grove Estate Residents Group
David Tuffley Royal Blackheath Golf Club Captain
John Twidale Borough Dean Dr Paul Tyler Past Mayor Richard Upton U+i Deputy Chief Executive Chair of Destination John Walker Royal Greenwich Revd Brett Ward Holy Trinity Vicarage Area Dean-Eltham
Debbie Warren Royal Borough of Greenwich Director of Finance
Pauline Webb Peninsula & Blackheath Westcombe Chair
Revd Clive Welham Area Dean-Plumstead
Karl Whiteman Berkeley Homes Divisional Chairman
Ray Williams Captain of Eltham Warren Golf Club
Roy Williams Royal British Legion Thamesmead & Abbey WPresident
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From: Alison Payne Sent: 25 April 2017 16:02 To: Dee Delany Subject: Inauguration Mailing List Attachments: For Cllr Peter Brooks 2017.2018 Inauguration Mailing List.xlsx
fyi
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
1 David White
From: Sent: 20 March 2017 16:23 To: mayor Cc: Subject: Courtesy Call and Request for an Invitation Card for Thursday's Event as discussed.
The Worshipful Mayor of Royal London Borough of Greenwich, Mr. Olu Babalola,
This is , the CEO of Rainbow Nursery UK Ltd, one of the residents of our Great Royal London Borough of Greenwich.
I first met with you at New Wine Church in Greenwich and we met again at Commonwealth Africa Summit 2017 as one of the entourages of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi last week.
After my brief introduction, you invited me to join you for an event that Kabiyesi will be attending at the Town Hall this coming Thursday; after which Councillor Sonia Ashikodi was asked to take us the attached photograph at the Summit.
I would like your office to send me an invite for the event as I may not be able to join Kabiyesi's convoy that day for two reasons. I have a brief meeting between 8-9 am and the Town Hall at Wellington street is closer to me at Samuel street, SE18 than travelling to Intercontinental Hotel at 02 to join Kabiyesi's convoy as usual, in order to travel back to Wellington street which is a stone throw from my house.
A lady called from your office to say that she had email an invite to me, but unfortunately, nothing was received through my two email below.
It would be very much appreciated if she could please send the invite again as I will be delighted and honoured to grace such an occasion with my two highly respected Yoruba fathers in the land.
Looking forward to hearing from you sir.
CEO of Rainbow Nursery UK Ltd
"Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes." - Peter F. Drucker
Sent from my iPad
1 David White
From: Alison Payne Sent: 21 March 2017 09:03 To: Olu Babatola Subject: FW: Visit by The Imperial Majesty (HIM) Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II - Thursday 23rd March, 2017 Attachments: Letter to Mayor of Greenwich - Cllr Olu Babatola - 20.03.17.pdf
Hi Olu
Please see attached letter from Pastor at New Wine Church. Would like to bring a couple more people with him. OK with you??
Many thanks
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
-----Original Message----- From: Sent: 20 March 2017 18:26 To: Alison Payne
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Good day Alison,
Trust you are well
Please find attached a letter from Pastor Michael Olawore regarding the invitation by the Mayor of Greenwich to the Visit by The Imperial Majesty (HIM) Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II on Thursday 23rd March, 2017
Regards
-----Original Message----- From: Alison Payne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 09 March 2017 17:22 To: Subject: RE: Visit by The Imperial Majesty (HIM) Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II - Thursday 23rd March, 2017 1
OK Many thanks
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich ' 020 8921 6012 F 020 8921 5036 Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
-----Original Message----- From: Sent: 09 March 2017 17:20 To: Alison Payne
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Good day Alison,
Thank you for the invitation to Pastor Michael Olawore, he is currently away on a mission trip out of the country from 8th to 15th March 2017. I will forward the invitation to him and I will come back to you as soon as I get feedback from him.
Regards
-----Original Message----- From: Alison Payne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 09 March 2017 15:43 To: Cc: Olu Babatola Subject: Visit by The Imperial Majesty (HIM) Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II - Thursday 23rd March, 2017
Hello ,
Please find attached an invitation to Pastor Michael Olaware. This is a personal invitation to the Pastor. This is not a general invitation.
Kind regards
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich ' 020 8921 6012 F 020 8921 5036 Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Julianah Balogun-Oke
The Worshipful Mayor, Mr. Olu Babalola,
Kindly find the attached photogragh of us taken by Sonia Ashikodi at the Commonwealth Africa Summit.
It would be very much appreciated if the lady that spoke with me at the Mayor's office could resend the invitation as it was never received at my end.
Looking forward to hearing from you sir.
> > > CEO of Rainbow Nursery UK Ltd >
"Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes." - Peter F. Drucker
Sent from my iPad
> On 20 Mar 2017, at 16:23, wrote: > > > The Worshipful Mayor of Royal London Borough of Greenwich, Mr. Olu Babalola, > > This is , the CEO of Rainbow Nursery UK Ltd, one of the residents of our Great Royal London Borough of Greenwich. > > I first met with you at New Wine Church in Greenwich and we met again at Commonwealth Africa Summit 2017 as one of the entourages of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi last week. > > After my brief introduction, you invited me to join you for an event that Kabiyesi will be attending at the Town Hall this coming Thursday; after which Councillor Sonia Ashikodi was asked to take us the attached photograph at the Summit. > > I would like your office to send me an invite for the event as I may not be able to join Kabiyesi's convoy that day for two reasons. I have a brief meeting between 8-9 am and the Town Hall at Wellington street is closer to me at Samuel street, SE18 than travelling to Intercontinental Hotel at 02 to join Kabiyesi's convoy as usual, in order to travel back to Wellington street which is a stone throw from my house. 1 > > A lady called from your office to say that she had email an invite to me, but unfortunately, nothing was received through my two email below. > > It would be very much appreciated if she could please send the invite again as I will be delighted and honoured to grace such an occasion with my two highly respected Yoruba fathers in the land. > > Looking forward to hearing from you sir. > > > > CEO of Rainbow Nursery UK Ltd >
> > "Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes." - Peter F. Drucker > > > Sent from my iPad
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From: Alison Payne Sent: 09 March 2017 09:56 To: Dee Delany Subject: Visit by His Imperial Majesty Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II) to Woolwich Town Hall at 10.00am on Thursday 23rd March, 2017 Attachments: ap.Invite.docx; Draft Programme of visit by His Imperial Majesty Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì.docx
Hello Dee,
Having spoken to the Mayor, Councillor Olu Babatola and Councillor Tonia Ashikodi, please find attached draft invite letter and draft programme for above visit.
The Mayor would like me to try and start getting invite letters out by tomorrow. This would not include the draft programme, but wanted you to see what might be proposed.
Please look over and appreciate your comments/OK.
Planned invite list is
Leader, Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Scott McDonald Leader of Opposition?? Councillor John Fahy, Councillor Averil Lekau, Councillor Sizwe James Councillor Tonia Ashikodi, Councillor Allan MacCarthy, Councillor Donal Austen, Councillor Peter Brooks, Councillor David Gardner Councillor Angela Cornforth Deputy Lieutenant 3 MPs, GLA Member The new Bishop of Woolwich Dr. Tariq Abbasi, MBE,DL Borough Dean Revd Mike Leader Borough Commander, Metropolitan Police, Greenwich Islamic Centre,
Others that Mayor proposes to invite from community
A rep from each of the following
New Wine Church, Anchor for All Souls Church, Freedom Arena Church,
1 CFT Church, The other guests to made up from the Nigerian Community in the Borough who are from the Yoruba Land in Nigeria
The Mayor to supply names and addresses.
That’s it!!
Ali
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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To
Tuesday, 07 March 2017
Dear
The Imperial Majesty (HIM) Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II), will be on an official historical visit to the United Kingdom in March 2017 as part of his global outreach initiative and his allegiance to the greatness of commonwealth. He is Father of the Obas of Yoruba Land in Nigeria. This is a Royal position in Yoruba Land.
His Imperial Majesty is attending the Commonwealth African Summit in Westminster, during his stay.
I am honoured to advise you that HIM Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II), has accepted my invitation, to visit Woolwich Town Hall to address invited guests, including African residents of the Borough, in the Council Chamber on topic??.
This will take place on the morning of Thursday 23 rd March, 2017 , at the Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich, SE18.
I would like to formally invite you to attend this prestigious occasion. You are asked to arrive between 9.30am and 9.45am.
His Imperial Majesty will arrive at 10.00am and will depart at 12Noon. Following the Address by His Imperial Majesty, there will be refreshments.
Please could you rsvp urgently to [email protected] if you are able to attend. For security purposes, you are asked to bring this letter of invitation with you together with photo ID.
Yours sincerely,
Councillor Olu Babatola, Mayor of Royal Greenwich
Draft Programme of visit by His Imperial Majesty Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II) to Woolwich Town Hall at 10.00am on Thursday 23 rd March, 2017
Nigerian Flag flying on flagpole of Town Hall.
Invited Guests asked to arrive between 9.30am and 9.45am – main entrance Woolwich Town Hall. Escorted to their seats in the Council Chamber
10.00am The arrival of His Imperial Majesty Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II) and his entourage of 10 persons by the main entrance of the Town Hall
Received in the foyer of the Victoria Hall by The Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola and the Mayoress – Mrs. Omowale Babatola.
The Mayoress, Mrs. Omowale Babatola presents flowers to the wife of His Imperial Majesty
Also to be present in receiving line (if available) – Mps/ Leader of the Council – any others??
Escort to stairs of Victoria Hall for photocall. (Book Photographer – Will try and book Brian Aldrich
Escort to top of stairs, met there by Macebearer. Follow Macebearer into Council Chamber.
Macebearer asks everyone to be upstanding.
His Imperial Majesty shown to the Mayor’s chair of the chamber; the wife of His Imperial Majesty to sit in Deputy Mayor’s Chair, the Mayor to sit in the John Comber’s Chair, next to His Imperial Majesty.
The Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Councillor Olu Babatola to make formal welcome speech
The Mayor to ask Councillor Tonia Ashikodi to say a few words about His Imperial Majesty (5 Min)
The Mayor to introduce His Imperial Majesty to the audience.
His Imperial Majesty to make an Address (15 Min?)
Questions to His Imperial Majesty? Can you ask him questions? Does protocol allow?
Mayor to choose members of the audience to ask the questions.
Presentation of Gifts – Borough Plaque and something else to be purchased??
11.00am Invite His Imperial Majesty to attend refreshments in Mayor’s Parlour or in Victoria Hall.
Macebearer to ask everyone to stand up. Macebearer leads His Imperial Majesty and the Mayor to the refreshments area.
What should we serve at 11.00am?? 12Noon His Imperial Majesty and entourage departs.
David White
From: Denise Hyland Sent: 04 April 2017 21:07 To: Cc: Sylvia Francis; Leaders Office-Admin Subject: Re: Letter of Thanks for Community Award
Thank you. letter is deeply appreciated.
Best, Denise
Cllr Denise Hyland Leader, Royal Greenwich PA Sylvia Francis 020 8921 5659 / [email protected]
From: Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 6:36:01 PM To: Denise Hyland Subject: Letter of Thanks for Community Award
Hello Denise,
It was a tremendous pleasure to see you at the Civic Awards ceremony on the 23rd March.
Please find attached a letter of thanks from . The original is in the post to you.
Kind regards,
NEW WINE CHURCH, GATEWAY HOUSE, JOHN WILSON STREET, WOOLWICH, LONDON SE18 6QQ TEL: EMAIL: WEB: newwine.co.uk
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From: on behalf of Listening Ears Sent: 07 December 2016 14:29 To: Kelly-Ann Ibrahim; New Wine;
Fiona Milligan;
Subject: Invitation to our 10th anniversary Attachments: Anniversary invite.jpg
We will feel highly honoured to welcome you as our Special Guest at the 10th anniversary celebration of our charity - Listening Ears.
Listening Ears has been actively working within the Royal borough of Greenwich, delivering projects and activities around three areas of need that we are very passionate about - namely:
• Reducing the alarming level of loneliness and isolation among the elderly • Supporting, empowering and nurturing young girls in their journey to womanhood • Enlightening and empowering local members of our community to take small steps of change to achieve improved health & total well-being.
We will be delighted if you can spare us some time out of your busy schedule to celebrate the positive impact we have made within this borough within the last decade.
His Lordship the Mayor, Councillor Olu Babatola has confirmed he will honour us with his presence at the occasion.
The venue is YMCA premises
(Next door to Clockhouse Community Centre)
Date is Friday the 16th December, 2016
Time is 12 to 4pm
You can watch our documentary on the main page of our website www.listeningears.org to give you an insight into our 10-year journey.
Please find attached your invitation.
1 Very warm regards,
Listening Ears Coordinator
UK Charity Reg. No 1145028 Did you know you can help us to raise funds without costing you a penny? All you need to do is register at www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/listeningearslon/ Do your regular shopping or buy your flight tickets and the retailer will give a donation to us as a "Thank you" for your shopping. You can also donate to Listening Ears directly from your mobile! Text 'EARS06 £amount' to 70070 and donate any amount. To donate £5 text 'EARS06 £5' to 70070. Thank you so much and God bless you
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David White
From: Jane Eyles on behalf of webteam Sent: 29 December 2016 12:52 To: Alison Payne; Claire Perry Cc: Olu Babatola; Dee Delany Subject: RE: Mayor's Blog for December, 2016
Hi,
The blog is now live: http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/blog/mayor
Let me know if it’s all okay, Jane
From: Alison Payne Sent: 29 December 2016 12:40 To: Claire Perry; webteam Subject: RE: Mayor's Blog for December, 2016
Thank you Jane. Mayor just happy we had time to put blog up before New Year.
Best wishes
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Claire Perry Sent: 29 December 2016 12:32 To: webteam; Alison Payne Subject: RE: Mayor's Blog for December, 2016
No problem Jane - whatever we usually do with it
Claire
From: Jane Eyles on behalf of webteam Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 12:26 PM To: Claire Perry; Alison Payne Subject: RE: Mayor's Blog for December, 2016
Hi both,
I have already made this live in the original form. I didn’t see the emails until too late and didn’t realise there would be any edits from our side.
1 It is up as a record of the Mayor’s engagements throughout December with a final wish for a happy new year.
I think it is always backward looking as it is a diary of sorts - if we put it up as the January blog, then we will be missing out December. Can go back through and make the changes, but would like to leave it as the December blog for continuity’s sake.
Thanks, Jane
From: Claire Perry Sent: 29 December 2016 12:06 To: Alison Payne; Media Desk; webteam Cc: Dee Delany; Olu Babatola Subject: RE: Mayor's Blog for December, 2016
Brilliant, thanks Alison and Cllr Babatola.
Happy New Year to you both.
From: Alison Payne Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 11:48 AM To: Claire Perry; Media Desk; webteam Cc: Dee Delany; Olu Babatola Subject: RE: Mayor's Blog for December, 2016
Hello Claire
Mayor happy with changes.
Many thanks
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich ℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Claire Perry Sent: 29 December 2016 10:44 To: Alison Payne; Media Desk; webteam Cc: Dee Delany; Olu Babatola Subject: RE: Mayor's Blog for December, 2016
Dear all
I've made a few amends just as a simple edit while keeping content largely the same - and have also made it into a 'New Year' blog rather than December 2016 as December is nearly over now.
I copy the revised version below and also attach it.
Claire
Mayor’s Blog – Jan 2017
2 Hello and let me start by wishing you a very Happy New Year. I do hope that 2017 brings you health and happiness. I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!! The weeks leading up to Christmas were very busy and I thank you for all your wonderful invitations. It was wonderful to go to so many places meeting so many people, including carol concerts, Christmas lunches, a store opening, award ceremonies, visiting care homes and switching on Christmas Lights, right across the Borough. I attended a Christmas Lunch at Sam Manners House Sheltered Home on 5 December. This was provided by Tesco who wanted to hos t Christmas lunches for elderly residents in the Borough. It was great to have a chat with residents and see what they were doing for Christmas. In the same week I was pleased to attend the store launch of Marks and Spencer, who have made a return to Woolwich. The new Foodhall is situated in Cadet House on Plumstead Road. The store has created forty jobs, many filled by staff from the previous Woolwich store. Carol Concerts The Mayoress and I had the opportunity to attend Carol Concerts organised by Save the Children Fund and Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. These were both held at the Chapel in the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich and were fundraising events for both these much deserving charities. Another Carol Concert was organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God Rivers of Living Waters. This was held at Thamesmere Leisure Centre, Thamesmead and was held for the elderly in the area.
The Mayoress and I also held the Annual Carol Concert at Woolwich Town Hall on 16 December in aid of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. Our thanks to Bannockburn Primary School Choir, Greenwich Youth Band and New Wine Church for performing on the night. Bannockburn Primary School Choir came to visit me at the Town Hall and I was able to thank them personally during their visit to the Mayor’s Parlour. Other events I very much enjoyed the Greenwich Irish Pensioners Association Annual Christmas Get Together. This was a great event where everyone is made to feel most welcome. Another special event I attended was the Tree of Hope at Queen Elizabeth Hospital organised by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Members of the public and staff wrote messages of hope/remembrance and tied these to the Christmas tree. My message was “Christmas is a time to give and that I wished that everyday could be Christmas” In between all the Christmas events, I attended the Goldsmith University of London Graduation Ceremonies. Many congratulations to all the students on their successful completion of their studies.
3 Also, a local group called Listening Ears celebrated their 10 th anniversary as a charity, held at Clockhouse Community Centre, Woolwich. Listening Ears provides support services for members of the local community. Care Homes I had the pleasure to meet residents, their relatives and staff in Care Homes, leading up to Christmas including Time Court in Charlton and Gallions View in Thamesmead. I hope to visit other Care Homes in the New Year, as I could not fit all visits in before Christmas. My thanks to all the staff who do such a great job.
Hamper distributions I was delighted to attend the Christmas Hamper distribution organised by the New Wine Church. Use photo attached Since the campaign’s start in 2002, New Wine Church has given out over 26,000 free hampers. My final Christmas event was organised by Mount Zion Christian Ministries International based in Plumstead, who also organised Christmas Hampers distribution and I really enjoyed a show put on by the children of the Church. Happy New Year! The Mayoress and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a happy and prosperous New Year. Every New Year gives the perfect chance for something new and fresh. Good luck, good health and good fortune in 2017!! Help support the Mayor's charities
I would like to round up my blog with a mention of my charities for the Mayoral year. I have decided to support AFRUCA - Africans Unite Against Child Abuse, and The Archway Project in Thamesmead.
AFRUCA
AFRUCA was established in May 2001, as a platform advocating for the rights and welfare of African children. It developed in response to the problems African children and parents face, and the gaps that exist within the child protection system for African children in the UK. The main focus is prevention and early intervention. They promote the best interest of the child in all their activities with the stance that culture and religion should never be a reason to abuse children. A perfect example is in the area of FGM (Female Genital Mutilation).
Part of the funds will be spent to improve community cohesion, by running local projects for children and families, for example, champions projects in schools.
The Archway Project
4 My second charity, The Archw ay Project in Thamesmead, was established in 1982. It works to enrich the lives of young people living in London. It provides a range of educational and recreational activities, working closely in partnership with schools, colleges, local authorities and the Police to improve the lives of their members.
Most of the work is based around repairing, recycling and maintaining motorbikes, which members can then go on to drive. They learn to maintain and ride bikes with fully qualified instructors.
They are also taught other skills such as cooking, budgeting and photography. Money raised will buy more cookers to enable more children to be able to cook at a given time.
How to support these charities
If you wish to support my charities, please contact my office on 020 8921 5023. You can also send a cheque - made payable to the 'Mayor's Charity Appeal' - to:
Mayor's Office, Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich, SE18 6PW
Thanks for reading
Thank you for reading my blog. Until next time... Olu.
Get in touch with me on Twitter @olubabatola
From: Alison Payne Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 4:02 PM To: Media Desk; webteam Cc: Dee Delany; Olu Babatola Subject: Mayor's Blog for December, 2016
Hello Media Desk/ Webteam
Hope you all had a good xmas!!
Please find attached Mayor’s Blog for December, 2016, which also includes a Happy New Year message.
Hope this can go on the Mayor’s Blog page please. Photo to go with blog also attached. This is of the New Wine Church Hamper distribution.
Many thanks
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich ℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Raj Johal-Rai Sent: 16 December 2016 10:06 To: Olu Babatola; Subject: December.19th.2016.doc Attachments: December.19th.2016.doc
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Morning
Please see attached diary for next week.
Many thanks
Raj
Miss Raj Johal-Rai Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
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From: Alison Payne Sent: 21 April 2017 15:39 To: Olu Babatola Subject: FW: Pastor Michael Olawore meeting with the Mayor
Hi Olu
We have not spoken about this yet. New Wine are chasing.
Many thanks
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Sent: 21 April 2017 13:21 To: Alison Payne
Good day Alison
Trust you are well
I write regarding my discussion with you yesterday concerning the confirmation of Tuesday, 25th of April 2017 at 11 am as a possible meeting date for Pastor Michael Olawore of New Wine Church to meet with the Mayor of Royal Greenwich – The Worshipful the Mayor Councillor Olu Babatola.
Please, kindly confirm if the date and time (25th April at 11am) has been approved by the Mayor.
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From: Sent: 21 April 2017 13:21 To: Alison Payne Subject: Pastor Michael Olawore meeting with the Mayor
Good day Alison
Trust you are well
I write regarding my discussion with you yesterday concerning the confirmation of Tuesday, 25th of April 2017 at 11 am as a possible meeting date for Pastor Michael Olawore of New Wine Church to meet with the Mayor of Royal Greenwich – The Worshipful the Mayor Councillor Olu Babatola.
Please, kindly confirm if the date and time (25th April at 11am) has been approved by the Mayor.
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From: Alison Payne Sent: 20 April 2017 10:23 To: Olu Babatola Subject: Possible meeting with Pastor Michael
Hi Olu
Pastor Michael would like to have a short meeting with you re a community initiative that New Wine wish to do. Are you ok with this?. How about 10.00am on 25 th April, 2017, Mayor’s Parlour?
Many thanks
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Alison Payne Sent: 21 April 2017 15:37 To: Subject: RE: Pastor Michael Olawore meeting with the Mayor
Hello
Did ask Mayor. He has not responded yet. I will ask him again.
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Sent: 21 April 2017 13:21 To: Alison Payne
Good day Alison
Trust you are well
I write regarding my discussion with you yesterday concerning the confirmation of Tuesday, 25th of April 2017 at 11 am as a possible meeting date for Pastor Michael Olawore of New Wine Church to meet with the Mayor of Royal Greenwich – The Worshipful the Mayor Councillor Olu Babatola.
Please, kindly confirm if the date and time (25th April at 11am) has been approved by the Mayor.
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From: Sent: 21 April 2017 16:07 To: Alison Payne Subject: RE: Pastor Michael Olawore meeting with the Mayor
Thanks
From: Alison Payne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 April 2017 15:37 To: Subject: RE: Pastor Michael Olawore meeting with the Mayor
Hello
Did ask Mayor. He has not responded yet. I will ask him again.
Alison Payne Mayor’s Office Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 6012 020 8921 5036 * Rm 26c Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW 8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Sent: 21 April 2017 13:21 To: Alison Payne
1 Good day Alison
Trust you are well
I write regarding my discussion with you yesterday concerning the confirmation of Tuesday, 25th of April 2017 at 11 am as a possible meeting date for Pastor Michael Olawore of New Wine Church to meet with the Mayor of Royal Greenwich – The Worshipful the Mayor Councillor Olu Babatola.
Please, kindly confirm if the date and time (25th April at 11am) has been approved by the Mayor.
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From: Sent: 06 December 2016 14:40 To: Alison Payne Subject: Letter of invitation to New Years Eve Attachments: INVITATION LETTER - New Years Eve Celebration 2016.pdf
Good afternoon Alison,
I sincerely hope that you are well today.
Please find attached the invitation with regards to our discussion, for the Mayor, to our New Year’s Eve celebration service.
Thank you for your usual kind assistance.
Kind regards,
Operations Manager
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From: Nicola McGuire Sent: 06 April 2017 15:14 To: Subject: Deadlines Greenwich Info Attachments: Clients Production schedule for Greenwich Information 2017.pdf
Hi ,
Publication Dates & Deadlines attached.
Regards
Nicola
Nicola McGuire Advertising Manager Commercial Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 5572 07947 453 117 Town Hall Basement, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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Production schedule for Greenwich Information 2017 COPY & ADVERTISING ISSUE NUMBER PUBLICATION DATE (TUES) DEADLINE (12NOON TUES) 14 February 14 Feb 7 15 February 28 Feb 21 16 March 14 March 7 17 March 28 March 21 18 April 11 April 4 19 April 25 April 18 20 May 9 May 2 21 May 23 May 16 22 June 6 May 30 23 June 20 June 13 24 July 4 June 27 25 July 18 July 11 26 Aug 1 July 25 27 Aug 15 Aug 8 28 Aug 29 Aug 22 29 Sept 12 Sept 5 30 Sept 26 Sept 19 31 Oct 10 Oct 3 32 Oct 24 Oct 17 33 Nov 7 Nov 31 34 Nov 21 Nov 14 35 Dec 5 Nov 28 36 Dec 19 Dec 12 Advertising Department Contacts Nicola McGuire, Tel: 020 8921 5572, Email: [email protected] Gaynor Granger, Tel: 020 8921 5033, Email: [email protected]
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From: Sent: 06 April 2017 16:29 To: Nicola McGuire Subject: RE: Deadlines Greenwich Info Attachments: NWC Image 1- Press Release.jpg; NWC Image 2- Press Release.jpg; NWC- Proposed Press Release 31032017.docx
Hi Nicola,
Thank you for your kind email. Please see the attached document and pictures as a proposal. I would like to know the cost of publishing them so that I can present it to my manager for approval before we press play.
Thanks for your kind assistance.
Best regards,
From: Nicola McGuire [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 06 April 2017 15:14 To: Subject: Deadlines Greenwich Info
Hi ,
Publication Dates & Deadlines attached.
Regards
Nicola
Nicola McGuire Advertising Manager
1 Commercial Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 5572 07947 453 117 Town Hall Basement, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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New Wine Church Receives Community Award from the Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich recently presented New Wine Church with a Community Award.
The Borough recently held its 5 th annual Civic Awards Ceremony, to recognise the efforts of local heroes. Each year, the Civic Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, organisations and businesses to the social, economic and physical life of the Borough.
Residents nominated individuals and organisations for their inspirational contributions in eight categories. New Wine Church was nominated for the Community Award, and the Church was chosen as one of the winners in the category.
On Thursday 23 rd March 2017, Pastor Michael Olawore, the Senior Pastor of New Wine Church, attended the Civic Awards ceremony organised by the Royal Borough of Greenwich in the Woolwich Town Hall, where he was presented with the Community Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to the Community .
There was a drinks reception afterwards, during which Pastor Michael and his team felicitated with the Mayor, Councillors of the Borough and with other recipients of the prestigious award.
Conveying the goodwill of the Borough to members of New Wine Church, Pastor Michael had this to say-
Very warm congratulations, Church!! Thank You for making an impact, touching lives, bringing hope to many thousands... God will not forget your labour of love. This is your year of Overflowing Abundance, In Jesus' Name !
New Wine Church runs several community projects in the Woolwich area, which include giving Christmas dinner hampers and turkeys to low income families, providing full English breakfast to the homeless on Saturday mornings through its Saturday Church initiative, and running the John Wilson pantry, providing dry goods to the needy. These initiatives have been in full swing for over a decade, and the Church is geared to continue sharing the love of Jesus in practical ways.
To contact New Wine Church, please use any of the following methods-
Address: New Wine Church, Gateway House, John Wilson Street, Woolwich SE18 6QQ Telephone: 02088 555888 Email: [email protected] Website: www.newwine.co.uk David White
From: Samantha Bristow Sent: 18 April 2017 16:28 To: Esther Swales; Janine Rasiah Cc: Claire Perry; Nicola McGuire Subject: FW: Deadlines Greenwich Info Attachments: NWC Image 1- Press Release.jpg; NWC Image 2- Press Release.jpg; NWC- Proposed Press Release 31032017.docx
Hi Esther and Janine,
Can you look over this as I know Claire is out of office until Thursday.
Kind regards, Sam
Samantha Bristow Deputy Design Manager Central Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 8128 The Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
From: Nicola McGuire Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 4:19 PM To: Claire Perry Cc: Samantha Bristow Subject: FW: Deadlines Greenwich Info
Hi Claire,
New wine church are looking to do a possible advertorial, can you have a look at the wording and edit the proposed… before I send to Sam.
Thanks
Nic Nicola McGuire Advertising Manager Commercial Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 5572 07947 453 117 Town Hall Basement, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Sent: 06 April 2017 16:29
1 To: Nicola McGuire Subject: RE: Deadlines Greenwich Info
Hi Nicola,
Thank you for your kind email. Please see the attached document and pictures as a proposal. I would like to know the cost of publishing them so that I can present it to my manager for approval before we press play.
Thanks for your kind assistance.
Best regards,
From: Nicola McGuire [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 06 April 2017 15:14 To: Subject: Deadlines Greenwich Info
Hi ,
Publication Dates & Deadlines attached.
Regards
Nicola
Nicola McGuire Advertising Manager Commercial Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 5572 07947 453 117 Town Hall Basement, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Sent: 21 April 2017 13:03 To: Nicola McGuire Subject: RE: Deadlines Greenwich Info
Hi Nicola,
Thank you for your last email.
How much would it cost to publish the attached content with Greenwich Info? Please can you reply with the quote, so that I can confirm with my Manager and revert to you.
Many thanks,
From: Sent: 06 April 2017 16:29 To: 'Nicola McGuire'
Hi Nicola,
Thank you for your kind email. Please see the attached document and pictures as a proposal. I would like to know the cost of publishing them so that I can present it to my manager for approval before we press play.
Thanks for your kind assistance.
Best regards,
From: Nicola McGuire [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 06 April 2017 15:14
1 To: Subject: Deadlines Greenwich Info
Hi ,
Publication Dates & Deadlines attached.
Regards
Nicola
Nicola McGuire Advertising Manager Commercial Services Royal Borough of Greenwich
℡ 020 8921 5572 07947 453 117 Town Hall Basement, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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From: Sent: 23 March 2017 21:18 To: Alison Payne Subject: Re: Terrorist Event of 22nd March 2017 Attachments: Letter to Mayor of Greenwich re terrorist attack - Cllr Olu Babatola - 23.03.17.pdf
Hello Alison,
I trust you are enjoying an excellent week.
Kindly find attached a letter from Pastor Michael to the Mayor, Councillor Babatola regarding yesterday’s terrorist event. The original is in the post to you.
Best regards,
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