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Burnfoot Community Association receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Burnfoot Community Association receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Fri, September 29, 2017

Burnfoot Community Association has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The presentation took place at a special reception in Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre in Limavady on Thursday (September 28th) hosted by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE.

The award is the highest honour which can be bestowed on volunteer groups across the UK.

Speaking after the reception, the Mayor said: “Burnfoot Community Association has been improving community life for over two decades, and it is a very worthy recipient of this award. I was honoured to be a part of today’s event, and it was clear to see just how much this recognition means to those involved. The Association should be commended for all it has achieved so far, creating an important community space for those who live in the village and surrounding rural areas. Volunteers have made an immeasurable contribution to community life, and I would like to offer my sincere congratulation to the group’s committee members on all they have achieved so far.”

Burnfoot Community Association Chairman Boyd Douglas said: “The Committee members were delighted to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on behalf of all those volunteers who have devoted their time to helping others and improving the quality of life in Burnfoot and the surrounding area since the Association was formed in January 1996.”

The presentation was made by the Lord Lieutenant for County Londonderry, Denis Desmond CBE.

First announced in 2002 as part of the celebrations for The Queen's Golden Jubilee, the outstanding achievement award is given to volunteer groups who regularly devote their time to helping others and improving the quality of life and opportunity for those in the community.

Burnfoot Community Association members Kathleen Douglas and Lyle Quigley with their Queen's Award for Voluntary Service certificate and crystal along with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, and the Lord Lieutenant for County Londonderry, Denis Desmond CBE. Lyle Quigley from Burnfoot Community Association displays the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service certificate with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, and the Lord Lieutenant for County Londonderry, Denis Desmond CBE. Kathleen Douglas displays the beautiful crystal award along with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, and the Lord Lieutenant for County Londonderry, Denis Desmond CBE. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, pictured with Walter Rader, the Northern Ireland Queen's Award representative and Helen Mark, Deputy Lieutenant for County Londonderry. Members of Burnfoot Community Association pictured at an event to mark their receipt of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Joan Baird OBE. Boyd Douglas, Chairman of Burnfoot Community Association, displays the certificate signed by HM The Queen with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Joan Baird OBE and Chief Executive David Jackson. Deputy Lieutenant for County Londonderry Bill McGinnis, Councillor Aaron Callan and Denis Desmond CBE, the Lord Lieutenant for County Londonderry. Some of those who attended the reception to mark the presentation of The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Burnfoot Community Association. Phelim Curran from Curran Catering displays a special cake made for the occasion with Denis Desmond CBE and Boyd Douglas, Chairman of Burnfoot Community Association