Celebrating Wealden Heroes

In July 2020, I launched the 🌈Wealden Hero Award🌈 to extend my thanks and gratitude for the efforts of Wealden residents to overcome the many challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, and to celebrate the many acts of kindness and community spirit throughout the crisis.

From the overwhelming number of nominations I received, I know that so many people across Wealden have made personal sacrifices and put their own lives at risk to help others. I had the privilege to meet many of these individuals throughout the summer and thank them personally for their dedication and efforts.

Since summer 2020, the country had suffered two more national lockdowns and new community leaders and Heroes have emerged and stepped up to the challenge. These individuals are our ‘invisible’ heroes and it is important they get the recognition they deserve. That is why I relaunched the Awards in summer 2021.

Please see the below stories stories and media coverage of those who have provided a lifeline to our post vulnerable neighbours in the community.

🌈Wealden Hero Awards🌈 are kindly supported by Uckfield FM, Hailsham FM, Sussex Express, Hailsham News and The Hailsham Eye and I would like to thank them for helping me spread the message and sharing the stories of our extraordinary Heroes via their channels.

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Special Award for Mayfield Volunteers

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has presented two special Platinum Jubilee Wealden Hero awards to two MAYFACS volunteers, for their outstanding contribution to the Mayfield and Five Ashes Community.
 

WRAS Receives a Wealden Heroes Award

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has crowned the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service volunteers Wealden Heroes for their exceptional work helping people and the wildlife of East Sussex.
 

Latest Wealden Hero announced

Nus Ghani, MP for Wealden, has announced her latest “Wealden Hero” She has crowned the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service volunteers Wealden Heroes for their exceptional work helping people and the wildlife of East Sussex. The East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (W

WEALDEN HEROES - East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service

Pictured above: Receptionist & Rescue Co-ordinator Amy Davis, Rehabilitation Supervisor Kathy Martyn, Founder & Operations Director Trevor Weeks MBE, Feed & Clean Volunteer Netta Kelsey, Feed & Clean Volunteer Katey Edmundson, and Feed & Clean Volunt

Hailsham medical centre wins Wealden Hero Award

A medical centre in Hailsham has been recognised for its work through the pandemic with the Wealden Hero Award. The MP for Wealden presented the Quintin Medical Centre with the award. It was one of three surgeries in Hailsham giving out the Covid-19 vaccine.

Hailsham medical centre wins Wealden Hero Award

A medical centre in Hailsham has been recognised for its work through the pandemic with the Wealden Hero Award. The MP for Wealden presented the Quintin Medical Centre with the award. It was one of three surgeries in Hailsham giving out the Covid-19 vaccine.

WEALDEN HEROES - Quintin Medical Centre

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has presented the Quintin Medical Centre in Hailsham with the Wealden Hero Award. The Quintin Medical Centre was one of three surgeries in Hailsham administering the Covid-19 vaccine. They have delivered the life-saving jab to over 7,500 patients from Hailsha