Congratulations to John Arnold, this year's very worthy winner of the Kent Association of Local Councils Community Awards Scheme 2022 in the community of Upchurch.
Upchurch Parish Council Chairman Tyrone Ripley presented John with his award at this year's Annual Parish Meeting, held in Upchurch Village Hall on Thursday the 26th of April 2022.
John says he became more involved in village life when his wife Val became one of the volunteer dusters at St Mary's Church, alongside the late Evelyn Veale.
John went on to serve as Vice Chairman of Upchurch Parish Council for many years, and as a parish councillor, he oversaw our village highways, reporting and chasing repairs to faults when they occur.
He has lit up the village Christmas tree, installed important defibrillators, and taken the lead on the recent street light upgrade. John has also carried out work to Upchurch Village Hall.
John's electrical expertise and team of helpers have powered and made possible many of the village's most loved and well attended events over recent years.
Val and John were both involved in bringing back the Village Fete to the Paddock in 2014, and John's work with Upchurch Scout Group helped ensure their popular family fireworks display could go ahead safely each year.
The number of projects John has volunteered his spare time to during the family's time living in Crosier Court is too long to list.
John's certificate reads:
“Awarded in recognition of his dedication and service to the community, in particular for his tireless work to make the streets of Upchurch brighter and safer by modernisation of our street lighting.”
Thank you, John, for everything you have done for our village 👏🏼
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