P
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of Rochdale
Hundreds of people attended the recent Pride of Rochdale Borough Awards held at the Middleton Arena. The awards aim to celebrate the borough’s most inspirational volunteers, community groups and sports stars, with over 40 individuals and groups shortlisted. The 250 guests were treated to live music from Rochdale Brass Quartet, Heywood's Voice Choir and Japanese drumming group Tantara Taiko.
Congratulations to the winners‌ Young Volunteer of the Year Jade Martin Education at the Heart of the Community Norden Community Primary School Sports Coach of the Year Donna Hankinson Good Neighbour Doreen and Michael Bamford Sports Volunteer of the Year John Percival
Connecting Communities Heywood Active Citizens Literacy Changes Lives Bushra Zulfiquar Involving Volunteers Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust's expert patient programme Sports Club of the Year Rochdale Company of Archers Disabled Sports Achiever of the Year Aaron Wood Sports Achiever of the Year Stuart Bithell Changing Lives Through Wellbeing Jade Martin Community Group of the Year Disabled People for Learning in Rochdale Volunteer of the Year Tony Roberts Unsung Hero in Sport Robert Heaton