Awards

Clarence Coombe Award

Clarence Coombe Award

Congratulations to Tom French who was awarded the Clarence Coombe Award 2025 for his exemplary long service to our Community, Tom served with distinction for Queen and Country in the Parachute Brigade and on retirement took office within the Parachute Regimental Association for Cornwall. Over the years Tom has acted as Parade Marshall for our Remembrance Day Parade and Service. Always immaculately smart in his Parachute Regimental Association blazer, beret and pace stick, he exudes the calm but con?dent exterior that allows him to control and lead those 'on parade'. In private, when involved in the planning and organisation of Commemoration and Memorial events, Tom listens, advises and guides event organisers. His expertise and wisdom help to ensure the appropriate level of respect for the occasion. At Carn Brea's War Memorial Tom gives his words of command to Royal Naval and RAF personnel, cadets, veterans from the three services, Police Officers, Standard Bearers from the Royal British Legion, Brownies and Rainbows. Each year in September, Tom takes charge of the Battle of Britain Memorial Service at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site in lllogan Church Yard. Immediately afterwards Tom will carry out the same duties at RAF Portreath, commemorating RAF and Parachute Regiment men of the Glider Brigade.

A special thanks to Mrs. Coombe for presenting the award along with the Chairman of the Council, Cllr. Bob Drew.

Local Achievement Award

Congratulations to Kathryn Marsh who was awarded a Carn Brea Parish Council Local Achievement Award. The Chairman of the Council, Cllr. Bob Drew presented the award to Kathryn in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Community through her instrumental work in establishing the Heartlands Parkrun. Thanks to Kathryn's dedication and hard work it has become a thriving weekly event which is free to take part in, attracting typically around 200 people each Saturday. Supported by a group of about 30 volunteers, the Heartlands Parkrun attracts not only local runners of all ages, but visitors from across the UK and beyond, bringing people into the Parish and strengthening community connections. Beyond the event itself Kathryn puts in an incredible amount of time and effort to ensure things run smoothly, helping to maintain the site, keeping it safe and tidy, especially important since Heartlands closed as a visitor attraction.

Local Achievement Award

Local Achievement Award

Congratulations to Louise Hollick who was awarded a Carn Brea Parish Council Local Achievement Award. The Chairman of the Council, Cllr. Bob Drew presented the award to Louise for her work in setting up and maintaining a community book share called the Little Free Library for her community in and near Agar Crescent, Pool. Louise obtains and provides books to stock the book cabinet near her home and although the Free Library was set up during the Covid period, the service still exists and is enjoyed by everyone in her locality. Lousie's contribution is entirely voluntary and is a shining example of how individuals can make a difference to their neighbourhoods.

Local Achievement Award

Marise Levenson Award

Marise Levenson Award

Congratulations to Poppy Webber who was awarded the Marise Levenson Award 2025. The Chairman of the Council, Cllr. Bob Drew presented the award to Poppy for in her role as a Sixer in Brownies is always the ?rst to support other people, both children and adults. Despite her young age, she can make adaptations for others so that everyone can participate in an activity and she encourages everyone, regardless of their ability or level of con?dence. Within the community Poppy has undertaken litter picks, completed her Charities interest badge raising money and awareness for the Ronald McDonald houses, and increased awareness about recycling. She takes part in the local Pantomime and is a fantastic role model for her little sister and is a friend to everyone. Poppy does all of this with a smile on her face and a skip in her step. Her kindness and thoughtful behaviour have had a positive impact on our Community.