SOME of the area’s most valued and generous men were honoured at International Men’s Day on Thursday.
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A crowd gathered at Bunnings Ulladulla for the presentation, where Ulladulla and Districts Community Resource Centre chairman Ross Wade announced the award winners to be Ken Bone, John Cameron, Robin Cantrill, Ted Gordon, James Moore, Les O’Sullivan, Wally Seabrook, Peter Snape, Warwick Taylor and Tony Turner.
Ross said there was a lot of “unsung heroes” in our community and the Commuity Resource Centre chose to celebrate International Men’s Day by giving awards to these men who volunteer their services to the community.
“These men in our community give up their time for no special award, just simply to do something that will benefit the community,” he said.
Ken Bone has been a worker with the Personal Helpers and Mentors service for many years. Ken was describes as a strong, kind gentleman who shines with empathy and concern.
John Cameron has been a volunteer with St Vincent De Paul dfor 30 years. He specifically deals with families who are often struggling with life challenges and need welfare support and social contact.
Robin Cantrill is a dedicated and faithful member of Rotary and the SES. Robin also plays the organ at the Uniting Church, where he also helps people in distress.
Ted Gordon is a long-time member of the University of the Third Age where he helped set up and runs a film afternoon every Tuesday.
James Moore is an ambulance driver who was describes as a man who values his friends and would drop everything to help anyone in need.
Les O’Sullivan has been an indispensable member of the Mollymook Surf Club for over 20 years. He is always doing maintenance and repairs and uprading of the buildings and rescue equipment, often on weekends.
Wally Seabrook runs the mental health group 2 Cope and is a welfare councillor at St Vincent de Paul. He dedicated his time and effort to people experiencing difficulties with depression and anxiety, preventing many suicide attempts. He was described as a wonderful and endearing man.
Peter Snape was a Sunday School teacher who is now an active person in the community who is treasurer of the South Coast Sawmill and Timberworkers Association.
Warwick Taylor spends a lot of his time mentoring, transporting and inspiring positive experiences. For the past eight years Warwick has offered his time and support effortlessly and selflessly.
Tony Turner was describes as always in demand. He is willing to help anyone with gardening, moving, cooking and with heavy chores. An accomplished musician with guitar and piano, Tony plays with the Miltones, a number of churches and can often be seen playing at three places in one day.
After the official proceedings guests and award winners enjoyed a supper supplied at Bunnings. They were also encouraged to make spice racks and serving trays which would later be donated to Sarah Claydon Care.