Grantham Rivercare members get their just award

Grantham RiverCare were honoured to have the BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Melvyn Prior pop down to see some of their volunteers in Wyndham Park to have a photo, chat and present the BBC Radio Lincolnshire #makeadifference Green Champion 2020 Award, on Wednesday evening

On Thursday (29th July 2021) Melvyn broadcasted his chat with the group from Wednesday evening on his afternoon show, you can enjoy the interview (go to 18:40) at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09nkmk5

Nominated for the 2020 ‘green’ award category, we were proud to reach the final three candidates and were ‘chuffed’ to win during the virtual hosted event on the evening of 18th March 2021!

Ian Simmons, co-leader with (and standing in for) David Martin, thanked the hosts for the award, accepting it on behalf of the whole group, highlighting the work done by the wonderful band of enthusiastic volunteers who turn out in rain and shine to protect our river.

The award is a huge endorsement of the unsung work that the volunteers have put in over the last 15 years to keep the river free from litter and pollution.

Cate Holborn, Programme Officer with RiverCare/BeachCare said  “Congratulations to you and all of the fantastic Grantham RiverCarers! I’m  absolutely thrilled you have all won the Green Champions Award at the BBC

“Radio Lincolnshire ‘Make A Difference Awards’. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with such a fabulous, dedicated group of people, who care so greatly  for their local environment, and I’m so pleased you’ve been recognised as the stars that you are.”

It is RiverCare’s ambition to keep our river – the beautiful liquid jewel that runs through Grantham – free from litter and pollution for the enjoyment of all.

If you missed the virtual ceremony then you can watch it back at: https://www.facebook.com/bbclincolnshire/videos/509102576764454/