Three awards were handed out by Fairford Town Council to people who help the community.

The Citizen of the Year, Albert Alder and Geiff Chick awards were all presented at the annual town meeting on Thursday night.

The Citizen of the Year Award of £100 was presented to Syd Flatman who has helped the Churchyard, the Fairford Festive Market as well as volunteering with the Fairford History Society and assisting Fairford Festival.

The Albert Alder Award of £50 is given to someone aged 19 or under for environmental services to Fairford.

Heather Kent, aged 10 picked up this award. for who has carried out litter picking in all weather for the 40 days over Lent.

So determined is Heather to keep Fairford litter-free, that she went beyond the initial 40 days.

The Geoff Chick Award of £500 is presented to two 16-19 year olds to help them with volunteering work abroad.

That award was presented to Aiyanna Bodsworth and Sophia Walter to help them with their plans to work in Kenya in the summer of 2019.