At a ceremony in the beautiful surroundings of Combermere Abbey on Monday Afternoon, 4th October, the Wheelyboat Services Trustees and Volunteers were presented with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by the Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Cheshire Lady Redmond MBE.
This was the first time since pandemic days that we had managed to arrange a major gathering of our volunteers and partners so it was both a celebration of our award and a much delayed chance to catch up with friends and colleagues. It was also a chance for our new recruits who have joined us this year, to meet many of the other volunteers.

QAVS ceremony

Saturday night's Charity Band Concert was considered to be a great success by all who attended at St James Church.

The event was originally conceived by our old friend, Rodney Cottrell, but COVID and his passing rather delayed proceedings. However, Christine Cottrell continued to ensure it was not forgotten and the band were happy to arrange a date for this year. With the wonderful support of St James Church and Audlem Methodist Church members, we managed to organise a splendid evening of entertainment from the Cheshire Constabulary Band and Corps of Drums. Once again, the Audlem community spirit gave the band rousing applause at the finale which was so appreciated by the band, they gave us an extra 5 minutes of music to send us all home in good spirits.

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Audlem Charity Band Concert

It was with sadness that we heard about the death of a lovely lady called Sharon Duncalf. Sharon was obviously a great admirer of the volunteer services of both Audlem Lass and Overwater Wheelyboat since she had requested that donations in her memory should be made to both of these services. . 

It was extremely thoughtful of her to make this bequest and we really appreciate the generosity of her family and friends in her memory. 

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