Winners have improved town

Sandy mayor, Geoff White, announced the names of the worthy junior and adult winners of the community shields at the town’s annual meeting.

17-year-old Joe Keir was the junior winner for his work in starting the Sandy youth cafe on Friday nights.

He is also a member of the Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament and just travelled to Dublin to receive an award from the rotary association for his efforts.

Joe has won the community award for the second year running.

He said: “It was a complete surprise. I had only attended the meeting to try and find support for the youth cafe and therefore had no idea that I would win the award for the second year. It honestly was an honour.”

Max Hill was given the adult award for services to the community over a number of years.

Geoff White said: “This is for his work in the town plan and the carnival committee, and for keeping the twinning association going.

“He also writes a large amount of the column for the Biggleswade Chronicle.”

Max was unable to receive his shield at the meeting as he was on holiday.

The town council had decided to buy the engravable shields in order to keep a more permanent record of past winners.

Joe attended the meeting to urge adult volunteers to help run and principally to supervise the youth cafe. Adult supervision is necessary if it is to be allowed to continue. If you can help call Sandy Town Council on 01767 681491.