Dick Moules was shortlisted for the local hero honour in the national awards, which aim to celebrate the achievements of remarkable people.
And after dishing out more than £50,000 in grants to local organisations, generated by Humshaugh Village Shop, which was rescued from closure by Dick and his band of 40 volunteers, residents clearly agreed he was a worthy recipient.
For they turned out in force last week as ITV’s Good Morning Britain broadcast live from the village, during which Dick was described as a “powerhouse of the community”.
As chairman of volunteer group, Humshaugh Community Ventures Limited, Dick also helped save the village pub from closure until a new tenant was found, as well as helping to establish a community oil buying scheme and refurbishment of the village hall.
However, a grandmother from Hackney, who is credited with turning her housing estate around after gangs, muggers and drug dealers turned it into a no-go area, was announced as the winner on Friday.
Alice Burke attended this year’s Pride of Britain ceremony, held at London‘s Grosvenor House on Monday.
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