This prestigious award was presented at lunchtime today to the Independent Advice Centre in Wantage. There was a full house comprising volunteers, local dignatories and councillors to celebrate this occasion. The Award was announced by the Queen in 2002 to mark her Golden Jubilee which recognises excellence in voluntary activities carried out by community groups.
The IAC has many volunteer drivers who take patients for their hospital or surgery appointments, especially from the surrounding rural areas. They receive grants from various organisations including the Vale of White Horse District Council and Oxfordshire County Council to enable them to provide this service. There are also several volunteers who work within the office either giving advice or providing administration. This is a great tribute to them and the award was presented by Sir Hugo Brunner, Lord Lieutenant of Oxford. I was pleased to be able to congratulate him on his recent Knighthood especially after paying tribute to his work through my speech at County Council last Tuesday due to his impending retirement from office.
Check out the Independent Advice Centre's website here for further information about the services they provide.
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