East Renfrewshire’s High Street Heroes honoured
Regional champions have been recognised in each of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas – alongside others highly commended – after more than 1,200 nominations, covering hundreds of people, were made as part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign.
Tariq Chishti, of Netherlee Post and News, was regional champion in East Renfrewshire as judges were told: “In lockdown he became the go-to person. For older members of the community, his food deliveries were lifesavers and his social media presence brought the community together.”
Regional Champion
Tariq Chishti, Netherlee Post & News
Highly Commended
Ashton Wilson. volunteer in the community, Busby
Fiona and Barry Lethem, Gifted, Clarkston
High Street Heroes
Alec of the Cooperative on Eaglesham Road, Clarkston
Eamonn McCafferty, Eamonn’s Autos, Thornliebank
Fiona and Barry Leathem, Gifted, Clarkston
Freya Young, Eaglesham Street Library
Include Me 2 Club, Barrhead
Jane Gebbie, home care reablement support worker
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Marianna Penman, Mariannas Deli, Newton Mearns
Staff at Jafar’s Store, Barrhead
William McMillan, Stamperland Hardware, Clarkston
à bientôt, Clarkston
Bickets Master Butchers, Barrhead
Frankies, Giffnock
NBR Hair and Beauty, Clarkston
The Movie Cafe in Eaglesham
Thomson Bros Butchers, Giffnock
Scotland’s Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell today praised each and every one of them for their efforts, saying: “I would like to thank these High Street Heroes for going the extra mile to help their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
“I am pleased the Scottish Government has been able to support these awards through our funding for Scotland’s Towns Partnership. They typify the kind of community spirit that has supported people and improved lives.
“This has been a difficult year for all of us, and the only way we will get through is by sticking together, being kind, and offering help where it is needed. The fact that these awards received more than 1,200 nominations just shows how much people have appreciated those who have pulled together to help one another.”
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