WEST Somerset people and organisations have been recognised for their services to the community at a Somerset County Council award ceremony.

They were among 60 people to be presented with Chairman’s Awards by Cllr Christine Lawrence, for activities ranging from fundraising to baking and bell ringing to work as school governors.

“The dedication of everyone who has been recognised this year really goes to show that community spirit is alive and well in Somerset,” said Cllr Lawrence.

“Hearing the stories of people from all walks of life, and the goodwill they show to their neighbours and communities is so very heart-warming and a lesson to us all.”

The West Somerset people and organisations included: David Freemantle, of Crowcombe; Joan Barnes, of Brushford; Judith Norton, of Carhampton; Keith Routledge, of Brompton Regis; Lucy Devitt, of Nettlecombe; Rose Nurton, of Stogursey; Ross Urquhart, of Monksilver; Shirley Dee, of Williton; and West Somerset Advice Bureau.

Their stories are in the Free Press