Volunteers from across the District of Purbeck have received thanks and recognition for their hard work at a ceremony hosted by District Council Chairman, Bill Trite. 
Seventeen Purbeck towns and villages nominated volunteers who have made an invaluable contribution to the wellbeing of their communities.
The individuals were awarded with certificates at the annual event in Wareham. Since 2009, the event has celebrated the determination displayed by the many people who work tirelessly and selflessly to make our towns and villages better places in which to live.
The ceremony, held on 12 March 2019, was the 11th Purbeck District Volunteers of the Year ceremony; the outstanding achievements of over 150 individuals and groups have been recognised by the District Council during that time.
Councillor Trite, and a room packed with guests, heard of the energy, enthusiasm and commitment displayed by the volunteers.
Seventeen parishes and towns across the District nominated Volunteers of the Year 2018.
The volunteers of the year
- Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle – Eve Badcock
- Arne – Mr John Burgess
- Bere Regis – Pat Wharf
- Chaldon Herring – Jeremy Selfe
- East Lulworth – Jenny Manuel
- East Stoke and East Holme (joint nomination) – Jon Moulton, Joy Allen and Rachel Gamble
- Langton Matravers – Marjorie Glassock
- Lytchett Matravers – Linda Perry
- Lytchett Minster and Upton – June Richards
- Morden – Sarah Bowerman
- Studland – Stephen Yeoman
- Swanage – Alan Dominy
- Wareham – Sue Dean
- Wareham St Martin – Paul Eyles
- Winfrith Newburgh and East Knighton – Pat Yonwin
- Wool – Alan Osgood
