High Sheriff to present Hungerford Freedom of the Town awards today (Fri)
The three will receive their awards at midday today (Friday) from the High Sheriff of Berkshire, Charles Brims (pictured).
The ceremony takes place in the Corn Exchange.
The recipients are Bill Acworth, John Hollister and Jack Williams.
Mr Acworth has given 40 years’ service to the town as one of the longest serving councillors and also a district councillor for many years.
He was a founder member of CHAIN and the Hungerford Environmental Action Team (HEAT).and worked hard to secure and develop the Marsh Lane allotments.
He has run many workshops and open days at his farm to introduce a new generation to the pleasures of the countryside and to fundraise for Farm Africa during HADCAF.
He has planted trees in Canal Walk as a member of Hungerford Conservation Group, has been chairman and member of the Sandham Singers and is widely known in the community for his interests and support of Hungerford.
Mr Hollister was a founder member of the Tuesday Club in 1996 and became Secretary in 1997.
He was awarded the Mayor's Award by Chris Jennings in 2001 and in 2007 was nominated for the Queens Award for Service to the Community.
He is currently club chairman and secretary and works tirelessly co -ordinating outings, holidays and pub lunches.
He was instrumental in retaining charity status for the club and writes a regular newsletter for the members and produces the Members Handbook.
Mr Williams’ contribution to the town has been second to none.
He was a town councillor for 45 years, mayor for five years, trustee of Town and Manor for 30 years, governor of John O’Gaunt School for 20 years, 15 of them as chairman.
His voluntary worked extended to Methodist Church deacon and stalwart, president of Hungerford branch of the Royal British Legion since 2004, founder of Hungerford Twinning Association, and in the past represented Hungerford Town Football Club and was President of Hungerford Cricket Club.
See next week’s Hungerford edition of the NWN for news and pictures of the awards ceremony.
