VOLUNTEERS throughout the city were invited to a mayoral reception to celebrate the contribution they have made to the community.
About 100 people were invited to the Guildhall to be rewarded for the work they have put in, with many having taken part in clean-up events throughout Worcester.
A total of 929 volunteers have collectively contributed 2,180 hours of their own time since January and a conservative estimate of the value this brings to people in the city is about £10,900.
Allan Barnett, chair of the Friends of Gheluvelt Park, was given a special award by Coun Alan Amos, Mayor of Worcester, in recognition of the work done by the group, which celebrated its tenth anniversary this year.
Coun Amos said: “The fantastic generosity and spirit of these volunteers plays a vital part in making Worcester such an attractive city for residents and tourists alike.
“I would like to thank every single one of them.
“We are always in need of more volunteers in our parks and open spaces, even if you can only spare the odd couple of hours, we would love to hear from you.”
Worcester City Council’s ‘Take Pride’ campaign, which is now in its fourth year, has tackled some of the biggest problems which include litter picking, dog mess, graffiti and planting trees.
