The Community Area Awards 2008 took place in the Chute Club on the 18th March 2009.  Tidworth Development Trust, who facilitate the evening were very grateful to Chute Club for the use of the hall.  Thanks also to all those who have nominated people – as ever the amount of activity ongoing within the Community Area is considerable.  The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Sir Roderick Cordy-Simpson KBE, CB. awarded the shields and certificates on the night.  Read more...

Listen to Steve Lawton, Cheif Executive, Tidworth Development Trust introduce Hilary Holinsworth the organiser of the Community Area Awards 2008. (1 MB)

Jim Foxen - Jim is a Chute villager, having been brought up in the village. Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Jim Foxen.  (2 MB)   

Special Constable Sharron Mitchell - Sharron holds a demanding full-time job, yet still gives many hours of her time each month supporting Tidworth Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team as a Special Constable.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Special Constable Sharron Mitchell. (1 MB) 

Laurence McGowan - Laurence has for a number of years organised and run a very popular monthly quiz night to raise funds for the upkeep of the village hall.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Lawrence McGowan and his speech afterwards. (1 MB)   

 PCSO Claire Davidson - Since joining the Tidworth rural NPT almost 2 years ago, Claire has been the driving force behind several youth projects and neighbourhood initiatives.   Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Claire Davidson. (2 MB) 

Michael Holt – Mike is the Tower Captain and leader of the Collingbournes & Everleigh Society of Ringers and has been bell ringing in the area since 1994.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Michael Holt. (495 KB) 

Janet Thompson - Janet has run the 1st Tidworth Guide Company for the past 30 years.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Janet Thompson. (1 MB) 

Collingbourne Ducis Village Hall management committee -  The committee provides a centre for cohesive community activities to embrace all ages.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for the Collingbourne Village Hall management committee. (389 KB)  

Kay Capon - Kay has worked in the Tidworth area for over 20 years in a variety of capacities, most recently as the Centre Co-ordinator for the Windmill Hill Children’s Centre.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Kay Capon. (960 KB)  

Collingbourne & District Twinning Association – The Association runs the annual duck race.  Read more..

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for the Collingbourne & District Twinning Association. (332 KB)

Perham Village Residents’ Association – The Residents Association liaises with the Management Company, which owns the estate on behalf of the residents.  Read more... 

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for the Perham Villageres Association. (661 KB)

Chris Stock - Chris Stock is long time resident of Upper Chute and has been a key member of the Chute community over many years.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Chris Stock for winning the Paul Oatway Shield. (551 KB) 

Capt and Mrs Martin Willamson  -  Capt Williamson became interested in the Purple Salute organisation when he was in Selly Oak hospital having witnessed their generosity.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Capt and Mrs Willamson. (1 MB)  

Gill Cockerton - Gill has worked for the NSPCC Ashdown Family Centre for the past 18 years.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Gill Cockerton winning The Tidworth Community Area Partnership Shield. (534 KB)  

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Gill Cockerton. (2 MB)

Roy Chandler – Roy originally played cricket for Collingbourne during the 50s and 60s.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Roy Chandler. (648 KB) 

Volunteers at Castledown Radio - Castledown Radio relies on all its volunteers, of whom it is extremely proud of their achievements, abilities and personal development.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for the Castledown Radio volunteers. (1 MB) 

Staddlestone Soirées  - Darrell and Graeme  are the brains behind the  Staddlestone Soirées.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Staddlestone Soirees. (1 MB)

Richard Amery – Richard has supported the Tidworth community on behalf of the Garrison Headquarters.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Richard Amery. (758 KB) 

John Roach - John has been a stalwart support of his elderly neighbours – assisting with shopping, dealing with rubbish, including taking it to Everleigh tip.   Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for John Roach. (500 KB) 

Collingbourne Kingston WI - In 2009 Collingbourne Kingston WI will be celebrating 90 years since formation.   Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for the Collingbourne Kingston WI. (895 KB)

John Percey  - John has been chairman of the Sunset Club in Ludgershall for many years and also is now chairman on the Over 60s Club in Tidworth.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for John Percey. (387 KB)  

Neil Haskins - Neil has been at the heart of the T2a Club (Tidworth Adventure and Alternative Sports).   Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Neil Haskins. (775 KB)

John Pender – John took over as Headteacher of Castledown School when it was put into Special Measures.   Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for John Pender. (537 KB) 

Sue Vallis - For her work to maintain and enhance the community use of Castledown Sports Centre.    Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Sue Vallis. (355 KB)

Tracey Weinman  - Tracey supports the young peoples’ event “Everleigh Chill” allowing them the use the lower room in the Crown.  Read more...  

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Tracey Weinman. (358 KB) 

Alex Bostock - Alex Bostock has been Clarendon Junior School head teacher for many years.   Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Alex Bostock . (760 KB)

Charles Howard  - As well as his duties as Church Warden at St. Mary's, Collingbourne Kingston   Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Charles Howard. (625 KB)

John Newman -  John has been a stalwart support of Ludgershall Memorial Hall for many years.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for John Newman winning a sheild for his service to the local community. (393 KB)  

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for John Newman. (594 KB)  

Natalie Williams – Natalie runs the Collingbourne Brownies.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Natalie Willams. (745 KB) 

Chris Williams - Chris has been a Parish, Town and District Councillor where he promotes the community and its aspirations.  Read more...    

Listen to Rick Young chat to Chris Williams about his award. (389 KB) 

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Chris Williams. (754 KB) 

David Wildman - David is Chairman of Tidworth and District Chamber of Commerce.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for David Wildman's environmental work and winning the shield. (867 KB)   

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for David Wildman. (1 MB) 

Captain Angus Tilney & team With the specific aim of raising money for Help for Heroes.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Captain Angus Tilney & team. (2 MB) 

Peter & Florence Foakes – Peter and Florence have been running the Thrift Shop in Zouch market for over 12 years  Read more...  

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Peter and Florence Foakes. (679 KB) 

Volunteers for Bluez ‘n’ Zuz  - These discos started 4 years ago in Tidworth with the support of the local police for local teenagers.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for the Volunteers for Bluez ‘n’ Zuz. (1 MB) 

Clarendon Infants School  - This year the fundraising at the school has included collecting tins for the Trussell Trust.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Clarendon Infant School. (748 KB) 

T2a volunteers – T2a was set up to provide adventure and alternative sports’ opportunities for local young people.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for the T2A volunteers. (1 MB) 

Betty Snook – Betty has been a volunteer at the Thrift Shop for over 40 years.  Read more...

Listen to Hilary Holinsworth deliver the citation for Betty Snook. (505 KB) 

Finally the Tidworth Development Trust Shield was awarded to Barbara and Wally Long.  Read more...

Listen to Steve Lawton deliver the citation for Barbara and Wally and Long for winning the Tidworth Development Trust Shield. (2 MB)

18th March 2009