ROTARY Club awards have been presented to two popular and hard-working Boltonians for their outstanding service to the town.
Chris Wormald and Leslie Huyton both received the first ever Gerald Taylor Vocational Service Award on behalf of the Bolton organisations they represent.
Mr Wormald, head of the music at Smithills School, has helped create a number of award-winning instrumental groups, often working with youngsters who had little experience.
The school's bands have now won more than 40 national and international awards, including the National Youth Brass Band Champions of Great Britain this year.
Retired teacher Mr Huyton recently celebrated his 95th birthday following a lifetime dedicated to the service of education and the arts in Bolton.
Born in Liverpool, he founded the Bolton Geographical Association and has been a respected and active member of Bolton Art Circle for 50 years.
Both men received a framed commemorative certificate and a cheque for £250 for their respective organisations.
Gerald Taylor, who died last year aged 75, was a past president of the Rotary Club of Bolton.
The award is named in his memory and will be awarded by a judging panel each year to an individual or group who have made "a significant contribution to the educational, artistic, cultural or scientific life of the town." Awards honour for pride of the town ROTARY Club awards have been presented to two popular and hard-working Boltonians for their outstanding service to the town.
Chris Wormald and Leslie Huyton both received the first ever Gerald Taylor Vocational Service Award on behalf of the Bolton organisations they represent.
Mr Wormald, head of the music at Smithills School, has helped create a number of award-winning instrumental groups, often working with youngsters who had little experience.
The school's bands have now won more than 40 national and international awards, including the National Youth Brass Band Champions of Great Britain this year.
Retired teacher Mr Huyton recently celebrated his 95th birthday following a lifetime dedicated to the service of education and the arts in Bolton.
Born in Liverpool, he founded the Bolton Geographical Association and has been a respected and active member of Bolton Art Circle for 50 years. Both men received a framed commemorative certificate and a cheque for £250 for their respective organisations.
Gerald Taylor, who died last year aged 75, was a past president of the Rotary Club of Bolton. The award is named in his memory and will be awarded by a judging panel each year to an individual or group who have made "a significant contribution to the educational, artistic, cultural or scientific life of the town."
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