Local Midsomer Norton volunteer, Patricia Flagg – affectionately known as ‘Nanny Pat’, was announced as Volunteer of the Year by the Chairman of B&NES Council, Councillor Alan Hale, at a glittering celebration awards event in the Guildhall in Bath on Thursday, 9th February.
Over 108 nominations for the overall Chairman’s Community Awards were
received, which recognised volunteers, community leaders, community organisations, carers and local businesses. The Awards were organised in partnership with the Volunteer Centre, Bath and beyond, social housing provider, Curo,
the Student Community Partnership, involving the University of Bath, Bath Spa University student unions and Sirona Care and Health.
Patricia has had a huge impact on community outcomes in Midsomer Norton due to the sheer amount of time she devotes to volunteering across a wide range of community groups. She is involved in the Midsomer Norton Community Trust, Sarah Ann Trust, In Bloom, British Legion, Poppy Appeal and Midsomer Norton
Carnival, to name but a few. Patricia devotes many hours of her time and energy to supporting community groups and activities in the town.
Clive Stilwell, who nominated Patricia, said: “The town has many volunteers, but Patricia is the backbone and when everyone else can’t do it, Patricia is always there – watering flowers at 11 p.m. at night, setting out chairs and doing a myriad of tiny unseen tasks without which, so many community events wouldn’t function.”