Service Recognition Award

An 85 year old Little Common resident has been awarded the Rotary Club of Senlac’s prestigious Service Recognition Award. A small group of Senlac Rotarians met Mary Berriman at the Little Common Community Centre in Shepherd’s Close, Little Common on 4th February to present her with the award. Mary has worked there for thirty eight years as a part time administrator and as she says, “I hope I can carry on for another two years and reach my forty years here.” Mary, who is married and cares for her husband when she is not at the centre, works for two hours a day and taking bookings, sorting the payments, arranging the preparation of the hall and doing whatever is necessary to keep the Centre running smoothly. With regular activities such as Pilates, massage, keep fit, dog training and badminton, and a library too; going on throughout the day from 9.00 am to 10.00pm, five days a week, there is plenty for her to keep her eye on. Senlac Rotarian, Mike Dodge, who nominated Mary for the award said, “I’ve known Mary for many years, I used to look after her son at football practice, and know what a difference she has made to the local community. She has been dedicated to her job. Local people owe a lot to Mary for ensuring that they can use the hall and that everything goes so smoothly. Mary is well deserving of the award.” Mary who said she is not one for words was surprised when she heard,”It was very nice and a real surprise to hear about it, I just like to sit quietly and get on with my job.” Mike presented Mary with a certificate and a potted plant.

If you are able to spare a little time and are community spirited Little Common Community Centre are looking for people to go on their committee to help run this local community asset. Call on 01424 01424 842371 (10am to noon) or e-mail: mb.lcca@yahoo.co.uk