January 6th 2025
Beccles Town Council’s annual awards evening took place on Tuesday 17th December at Town Hall. Mayor of Beccles Cllr Colin Hill presented awards to three people to celebrate their work for the people of Beccles: Cynthia Phillips, Camilla Meadowcroft and Sophie Wilson.
Cynthia was awarded the Leslie Freeman Award for Long Service for her 17 years’ service as a trustee of Beccles and Bungay Area Community Transport (BACT), including seven years as Vice-Chair and the last four years as Chair.
Camilla was awarded the Robert (Bob) Ellwood Plate for Outstanding Service in the Community for her work as co-ordinator of the Beccles Community Gardeners, who under Camilla’s leadership do great work to keep the town looking attractive. Camilla also played a central part in organising the successful relaunch of ‘Beccles Open Gardens’ in the summer.
14-year-old Sophie Wilson was awarded the Eileen Crisp Award for Youth for her work as a young leader working with 1st Beccles Brownies. Sophie, who has been a member of Girlguiding Beccles since the age of 5, was described by Caroline Carvosso, the Brownie leader, as a “shining star of guiding in Beccles”.
After the award ceremony, the three recipients and their guests enjoyed a buffet provided by Baileys Delicatessen.
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