Congratulations to all of the extraordinary volunteers recognised at the 2026 Local Heroes Awards during the Oxley Community Festival at Oxley Bowls Club on Saturday 13 June. The following Local Heroes received an award in recognition of their selfless contributions to community life in the Tennyson Ward:
🌟 Geoff Cook – Sherwood Grumpy Old Men
🌟 Trevor Johnson – Chelmer and District Probus Club
🌟 Steve Dixon – Sherwood Forest Runners
🌟 Philip Tainton – St Matthew’s Anglican Church
🌟 Arabella Fijac – Community Volunteer
🌟 David Bartholomew – Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
🌟 Sophie Julian – Sherwood Community Festival
🌟 Martin Rankine – Oxley Men’s Shed
Unable to Attend:
🌟 Leigh Winsor – Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
🌟 Sue-Ellen Lockwood – South West United Hockey Club
🌟 Strat Nicolaidis – Olympic Football Club
Thank you all for your outstanding service to our community!