Award-winning village hero has big plans for 2025
Richard Baker, from Hursley, won the Great Neighbour Award in 91福利社 Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards for 2024.
The Make a Difference Awards are your chance to say thank you and recognise those who love to make life better for others.
Richard runs the Hursley Village Community Association, the newcomer's welcome lunch, the Hursley fireworks, village walks, planting the village orchard, summer BBQ, safari supper, and is a director of the Hursley community shop.
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Nominations close on the 31st March 2025 at 5pm. The winners will be announced at our Make a Difference awards ceremony in September.
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