THIS year sees The Forester newspaper celebrating its 150th year of bringing the best in local news to the communities of the Forest of Dean and to mark this memorable anniversary we'd like to you to help us say 'thank you' to the people who make this such a special community in which to live
It's been a tough couple of years for everyone and our neighbours and communities matter now more than ever. So we’d like to recognise some of those special people who make them so great.
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Our first ever Local Hero awards campaign which was held last year, was a massive success with hundreds of people enjoying the presentation evening at Lydney Town Hall and this year we’re taking the show on the road to the Miners’ Hall in Cinderford where the awards will be presented at a gala night on Friday, December 6.
So now it’s over you! We’d love to hear about your local heroes, people who make life that bit easier or make your community even more special.
Our awards fall into in eight categories and will be judged by a special team chaired by Liz Davies, Tindle Newspapers’ regional editor and Heather Wood, sales manager at The Forester
Over the coming weeks we’re asking you to tell us about the people who really make a difference in your lives - it could be the neighbour who does your shopping, the coach who trains your local football team, the young person who cuts off their hair for charity, the business which goes above and beyond to provide outstanding service or the nurse who calls by every week to check you’re ok.
They all make our community the very special place it is and deserve a big Thank You!
Our awards fall into the following categories:
The Community Hero Award
The Young Hero Award
The Business Hero Award
The Group Hero Award
The Sporting Hero Award
The Uniformed Hero Award
The Hero in Care Award
The NHS Hero Award
The Inspiration in Education Award
The Good Neighbour Award
The Environment Award
You can nominate your unsung local heroes by filling in the form printed in the Forester every week and sending it to Forester Local Hero Awards, Tindle Newspapers, 116-118 Monnow Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP25 3EQ or by sending details of your heroes to us by email at [email protected] marking your email Forest Heroes.
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, November 8
We can’t wait to hear more about your unsung local heroes!