Greenock Telegraph | News | Searching for unsung heroes

Saturday, 10th January, 2009

Published: Tuesday, 5th March, 2002 00:00

Searching for unsung heroes

OLD soldiers from Gourock Ex-Servicemen's Club are looking for someone to take their place as the town's 'unsung heroes'.

They work behind the scenes to make life easier for former comrades in Erskine Hospital, as well as supporting other local charities.

The modest club members reluctantly accepted Gourock Garden Party's award for businesses and organisations last year.

Now, the search is on for another local group to win this year’s trophy.

Garden Party organiser Jim Hunter said the committee is looking for nominations from local people.

"The Ex-Servicemen's Club was a worthy winner of the award," he said.

"They do a tremendous amount of charity work and are extremely generous allowing their premises to be used for other fundraisers. They also organise the annual remembrance parades.

"Now we are looking for another local group worthy of the award."

Nominations can be made to Councillor Hunter or other members of the Garden Party committee, made up of members of the towns three community councils and Horticultural Society.

The presentation will be made at this year's combined Garden Party and Fancy Dress Parade in Gourock Park walled gardens on Sunday 16 June.

Nominations are also being sought for the individual 'unsung hero' award. Garden Party stalwart Robin Bannister was last year’s winner.

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