Natural Cambridgeshire joins Fenland Volunteers to celebrate community achievements!
Natural Cambridgeshire was delighted to join Fenland District Council’s annual Celebration Evening on 13thOctober 2022 when local volunteer groups including Street Pride, In Bloom, Friends, and Getting It Sorted Recycling came together to celebrate their collective achievements.
The Covid pandemic meant the event couldn’t go ahead in 2020, and a much-reduced event in 2021 meant that there was much to shout about. With the Braza Club in March as the venue, the Fenland District Council brought together more than 80 environmental volunteers to show its appreciation for all the efforts that have contributed to strengthening local pride and building community over in the last 12 months.
The evening included a welcome address from Cllr Peter Murphy, the Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, and an Awards Ceremony with the presentation of seven awards for the best projects over the year.
Helen Dye, of Natural Cambridgeshire, spoke about the support on offer from the Partnership, the potential of nature projects to enhance where we live, and what communities are achieving across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. There was live music from 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll band, The Summertime Kings, and catering by Rob’s Kitchen.
Cllr Murphy said: “It was an absolute pleasure to recognise the continued efforts of volunteers who give their time, energy, and enthusiasm to making Fenland a great place to live and work. Together, they strive hard to improve our environment, street scene, green spaces, and recycling across the district.
Helen Dye said: “Volunteering matters, as much as nature matters, and when the two combine just think how much we can achieve for people and planet. The achievements of the people of Fenland are awesome, so let’s see how we can Double Nature in Fenland together!”
More information about the projects and groups that won awards can be found here.