Seaford’s Civic Awards Announced Seaford Town Council is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2020-2021 Civic Awards, chosen by the Mayor and Young Mayor of Seaford Each year, Seaford Town Council, through its Civic Awards, recognises the contributions of local individuals and groups to the betterment of the town and the local community. The Civic Awards recognise members of the community who have made their mark on Seaford, whether this be working selflessly for others in the community, bringing credit or positivity to the town, going above and beyond their duties (whether voluntary or paid) or displaying great bravery in the face of adversity. The Town Council is pleased to announce the following awards and commendations for 2020/21: Seaford Volunteer Emergency Team (SVET) Volunteers and Management Committee for ‘Health Promotion’ including running, walking, healthy eating and conversations that help overcome isolation. Claire Sumners, representing Plastic Free Seaford for ‘Sustainability’ including minimising the use of water, energy pollution prevention and control and ‘greening initiatives’. Peter Tattam, representing Cycling Without Age (the Tri-shaws Project) for ‘Intergenerational Activities’ promoting relationships between older and younger residents of Seaford. The Don Mabey Award 2020/21. This prestigious Award has been received by Clare Davis, President of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce for outstanding services to the town – this year promoting business, community and tourism. Her nomination states ‘we are all aware the Travel Industry has been severely hit with all overseas travel being cancelled. Clare runs a travel agency franchise, and the pandemic increased her workload significantly. Whilst also working nights in Sainsburys, Clare spearheaded Seaford Chamber of Commerce, ensuring the smooth running of the Chamber and helping fellow members through the current situation. Clare has inspired us with her “can do” attitude and deserves recognition for this’. The Don Mabey Award was introduced in 2014 in memory of
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Don Mabey MBE, a Freeman of the Town and known to many for the significant work he did for the town and our organisations. ‘Highly Commended Certificates’ have been awarded to: Cedrick Trenfield of the Blatchington Pond – his nominators write ‘we have lived in Seaford for 50 years and during that time the pond has been looked after by Mr Trenfield and his team. He has kept it in very good order, providing a safe place where parents can relax, watch their children play and feed the ducks’. Dawn Woodgate of the Seahaven Storehouse (Foodbank) – nominated for going above and beyond, not just throughout the pandemic but for a considerable time before that! Indefatigable work to aid the community. Hilary Miflin, Ben Miflin and Tim Chappels – nominated because during the summer of the pandemic, they maintained the Beach Garden and the Sunken Garden for the pleasure of visitors and residents. Normally the garden would be weeded and planted by a group of volunteers assisted by contractors. Thanks to their work the Garden has been a splash of colour to cheer us up during lockdowns. Lara Hague, Year 11 Pupil at Seaford Head School – nominated for the work she did for sustainability and the eco club. She championed the recycling project, organising a group of students to go and sort through the bins to ensure they were not contaminating the recycling waste, and teaching the younger students how to recycle and the importance of recycling. Sussex Volunteer Crafters – nominated for having the community at heart by organising the non-stop crafting of masks, scrubs and gowns. The group has a wide range of people with a diverse range of talents, crafting a wide range of materials with recycling fully on their minds. Simon Lambert, Head Greenkeeper at Seaford Head Golf Course – his nominator writes, ‘Simon has worked immensely hard over the years on the ecological side of managing the Golf Course, he was invaluable in the Town Council’s Operation Pollinator status and putting in of the borehole to enable the watering of the course using run-off water, and he continues to plan and manage wildflower areas’.
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