Tain restaurant's 'Unsung Hero' recognition for Bonar Bridge's Bradbury Centre
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Two members of staff at Bonar Bridge’s Bradbury Unit have enjoyed a rare night out after the facility was nominated for a 2022 Unsung Hero award.
Manager Lorraine Askew and assistant manager Elizabeth (Lippy) Ross represented the unit at an awards dinner hosted by organisers, Tain restaurant Platform 1864, last month.
The restaurant said the evening had been organised to “give thanks to our NHS, key workers and unsung heroes during the pandemic”.
Members of the public were invited to nominate NHS and key workers for an award.
An “overwhelming” number of nominations were received with the public then asked to vote for a final 10 - more than 7000 votes were received.
The Bradbury Centre, a day care unit for old people, shut down normal operations during lockdown but began preparing and delivering an average of 178 free meals a week to vulnerable residents in the surrounding communities.
Mrs Askew and Ms Ross enjoyed a champagne reception and five course meal at the awards ceremony.
“We had a great night out - as you can imagine after not being out for two years!," said Mrs Askew.
The two received a Certificate of Recognition from restaurateur Graham Rooney which read: “We thank you for your service and commitment to the community during the Covid pandemic".
The Bradbury Centre previously won a Kyle of Sutherland and Lairg Volunteer Awards for its outstanding response during the pandemic.
A special Recognition Award was presented on the Platform 1864 Awards Night night to Knockbreck Primary School head teacher Jane Mackay.
Those who nominated Mrs Mackay said she had spent very long hours at school juggling plans and working with all the regulations coming through from Highland Council to keep children safe.
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