Community Star Awards

🌟 Celebrating our Community Heroes! 🌟

Community Star Awards 2024

On Sunday, 19th October, Disley Parish Council held its annual Civic Service Award Ceremony at St Mary’s Church, where the community came together for a heartwarming service celebrating Disley and the incredible spirit of its residents.

Following a warm welcome from the St Mary’s congregation, uplifting messages of togetherness, and the wonderful sounds of Disley Choir, guests enjoyed refreshments before the highlight of the day — Cllr. Paul Bull presenting the Community Star Awards on behalf of Disley Parish Council.

This year’s awardees have each made a remarkable contribution to village life through their kindness, dedication, and selfless service.
Below are their achievements:

⭐ Sheila Fearnley – Unobtrusively doing good deeds around the village.
⭐ Carole Heywood – Contributing many hours supporting Cancer Research UK.
⭐ Barbara Roberts – For being kind, helpful and knowledgeable.
⭐ David & Nanou Higton – For their commitment to the village by being members of several community groups.
⭐ Maggie Poulson – Being a founder member of the W.I. and Treasurer for over 20 years.
⭐ Glenys Millins and Anne Francis – For turning Disley Friends Social Group into a thriving community hub.
⭐ Martin Jensen – For providing a variety of activities to support mental wellbeing and connection.
⭐ Diane Fear – For her dedication to providing healthy school meals for Disley children.
⭐ Bob Harrison – For being the secretary of Mens Probus for over 20 years.
⭐ Martin Blackbourn – For being a friendly face in the village and long-standing community supporter.
⭐ Muriel Hanson – For being a founder member of Ladies Probus, Treasurer and long-time volunteer.
⭐ Disley Cancer Research Committee – For regularly organising events to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

Congratulations to all our 2025 Community Stars who help make Disley a truly special place to live.

Community Star Awards 2024

Disley Community Stars Shining Bright 

On Sunday, 27th October, Disley Parish Council held its annual Civic Service Award Ceremony at St Mary’s Church, where the community gathered for an inspiring service centred on the theme of unity. It was a reminder of the strength in our community and the importance of each individual’s contributions. The event commenced at 11 am, and we were welcomed warmly by the St Mary’s congregation, whose message on togetherness and community resonated.

Following some tasty refreshments and enjoying the sounds of Disley Choir, the highlight of the day was the presentation of our Community Star awards. This year’s recipients have tirelessly given their time, efforts, and talents to making Disley a better place for all. We are thrilled to share a bit about their contributions:

• Yvonne Williamson: She leads the Disley Belles, a group that brings local women together monthly for lunches and social outings.
• Geoff Williamson: Leading the “Grumpy Old Men” group, a counterpart to the Disley Belles, Geoff ensures that the men in the village have similar social opportunities. Additionally, as a driver for the Disley Community Bus, Geoff provides a crucial service for our older residents, helping them maintain independence by offering transport for shopping trips and social outings.
• Laura Weston: Laura’s 14 years of service with the Disley School PTA have made a lasting impact on generations of local children. Her dedication has helped raise significant funds, enriching the learning environment and creating countless memories for Disley’s young people.
• Margaret Toft: Margaret’s commitment to music and education in Disley has spanned decades. Through her work with the village choir, Disley School, and the village church, Margaret’s teaching of instruments and her coordination of events, such as the Maypole dance have brought music and joy to many.
• Julie Jones: Julie’s quiet dedication to keeping our village clean through her regular litter-picking around Disley are a testament to her kindness and commitment, taking it upon herself to care for our environment and contribute to our village’s beauty.

These recipients remind us of the power of individual action and the cumulative impact that dedicated service has on our village. 

Congratulations to all the awardees, and thank you for your invaluable contributions to Disley. Your hard work and kindness are appreciated and we look forward to celebrating many more community champions in the years to come.

Watch the recipients receive their award below!

2023 Winners

2023 saw the launch of Disley Parish Council’s new Community Star Awards and a brand new youth award, presented in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Cllr. Simon Brownbill, Chair of Disley Parish Council, was delighted to present the awards at the Annual Civic Sunday event in October. All the recipients had been nominated by Disley and Newtown residents and Cllr. Brownbill thanked them all for their efforts on behalf of the village.

Community Star Awards were presented to:

• Jane Ball for her tireless work of many years as a volunteer with 1st Disley Beavers.
• Helen Boardman for her dedication in looking out for the elderly in the community and being such a good neighbour to all.
• Lindsey Pollard for her many acts of kindness including providing residents with transport, and helping with Cuppa an’ a Chat, Good Neighbours and Community Speedwatch.
• Kevin Breegan for litter picking, maintaining the Baptist Church gardens and making the Ram’s Head bowling green such a beautiful space.
• Sarah Bunnage for providing volunteer support to the children of Disley Primary School as well as being a School Governor and supporting her neighbours in the wider community.