Leighton Library Volunteers recognised at SVE 2024 Inspire Volunteering Awards
Added at 20:20 on 20 September 2024
A night of celebration and recognition unfolded this week as over 150 people gathered at Stirling’s Albert Halls on Wednesday evening for the 2024 Inspire Volunteering Awards, hosted by Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE). The event highlighted the inspiring efforts of local volunteers who selflessly dedicate their time to support their communities. The Volunteers from Dunblane's historic Leighton Library were shortlisted in the final three of over 100 nominees for these awards, with the Leighton Library shortlisted for the award to recognise volunteering for sport, leisure and culture. While they didn't win on this occasion, it's a remarkable achievement to have the recognition in this ceremony of the countless hours put in by Leighton Library Volunteers to make the Leighton Library a welcoming and engaging experience for visitors to this historic cultural asset.
This year's ceremony had a special award for this year's 900th anniversary of the Royal Burgh for Stirling celebrations with the Stirling 900 Award, by paying tribute to three of the area’s longest-serving volunteers: one on whom was the Leighton Library's own Volunteer Guide June Payne, who has dedicated 40 years to the WRVS and Leighton Library. Congratulations and thank you June!
This event provides an opportunity to say a huge thank you to the many volunteers who give of their time, enthusiasm, expertise, and experience for the Leighton Library. It really is very much appreciated - thank you to every one of our volunteers