Champions recognised for services to the Walberton community

Members of the Walberton community who have gone above and beyond to help others over the past few months have been recognised for their service.
By James Connaughton
Published 27th Aug 2020, 14:25 BST
Updated 27th Aug 2020, 15:15 BST
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Walberton Parish Council, supported by housebuilder Dandara, launched the community champions awards at a surprise presentation on Friday.

Nilesh and Seema Patel, owners of Walberton Village Stores on Maple Parade, and Tracy Cosentino, postmaster for the local Post Office outreach service, were honoured as community champions.

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Suzanne Clark, chairman of Walberton Parish Council, said: “Our parish benefits from a close community spirit and a large number of individuals were nominated by residents to be considered for the community champion title – it was a tough job to choose winners.

Nil and Seema Patel of Walberton Village Stores receiving their award as Community Champions, presented by Suzanne Clark (chairman of Walberton Parish Council) and Chris Harrison (operations director for housebuilder Dandara)Nil and Seema Patel of Walberton Village Stores receiving their award as Community Champions, presented by Suzanne Clark (chairman of Walberton Parish Council) and Chris Harrison (operations director for housebuilder Dandara)
Nil and Seema Patel of Walberton Village Stores receiving their award as Community Champions, presented by Suzanne Clark (chairman of Walberton Parish Council) and Chris Harrison (operations director for housebuilder Dandara)

“However, Tracy, Nil and Seema have stood out as going above and beyond during this difficult time. They are an absolute asset to our community.”

The awards were supported by housebuilder Dandara, which has outline planning permission to build new homes on land adjacent to Fontwell Park racecourse.

Chris Harrison, operations director at Dandara, said: “We are delighted to support the parish in recognising Tracey, Nil and Seema, and the impressive support they have given to their neighbours and the wider community.”

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Postmaster Tracy Cosentino receiving her award as Community Champion, presented by Suzanne Clark (chairman of Walberton Parish Council) and Chris Harrison (operations director for housebuilder Dandara)Postmaster Tracy Cosentino receiving her award as Community Champion, presented by Suzanne Clark (chairman of Walberton Parish Council) and Chris Harrison (operations director for housebuilder Dandara)
Postmaster Tracy Cosentino receiving her award as Community Champion, presented by Suzanne Clark (chairman of Walberton Parish Council) and Chris Harrison (operations director for housebuilder Dandara)

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