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Award for Basingstoke Street Pastors

Mar 14, 2016 | Awards, What's happening?

Basingstoke’s Street Pastors have received a Community Award from the High Sherriff of Hampshire.

Basingstoke Street Pastors award

The award is a mark of recognition given to public servants, volunteers or community groups based in Hampshire, who are making a significant contribution to their communities and enhancing community safety and cohesion.

It was presented at the High Sheriff’s Award Ceremony in The Great Hall in Winchester on 2 March 2016.

“This award is a well-deserved recognition of the fantastic work done by a dedicated group of volunteers from churches across Basingstoke, who provide care and support to users of our town’s night-time economy,” said Phil Thomas, chair of the Management Group.