Royal Wootton Bassett Civic Award Ceremony

On Friday 28th March 2025, Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council held a Civic Award Ceremony to celebrate some incredible members of our community.

Throughout 2024, Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council received nominations from members of the public for individuals from our community to receive a Civic Award. In private session, at a meeting of Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council, members unanimously agreed each individual that was nominated was deserving of the prestigious award.

With the decision made, Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council held a Civic Award Ceremony on Friday 28th March 2025 to celebrate six individuals who have dedicated their time to support and enhance our community in many ways.

Please join us in congratulating:

• Lorraine Hilder and Gwenith Major for their dedication to supporting Miranda House residents beyond their employment to ensure residents can enjoy the community of Royal Wootton Bassett
• Matthew Walton of Royal Wootton Bassett Brass Band. Matthew has dedicated decades to music in Wiltshire and supported many people in learning to play. Matthew is committed to supporting the community of Royal Wootton Bassett and often attends many events in the town
• Andrew Brown of Royal Wootton Bassett Otters Swimming Club. Andrew has committed many years to teaching the children of Royal Wootton Bassett and surrounding areas to swim, whilst also supporting the club in fundraising efforts and organising events to celebrate their member’s achievements
• Haydn Williams of St Bartholomew Church Choir. Haydn has continuously supported numerous charities and community groups in Royal Wootton Bassett, from the Richard Jones Foundation to the Community Magazine. Haydn continues to be a huge part of music in Royal Wootton Bassett, spending many years as the director of St Bartholomew Church Choir Director
• Keith Sealy of Royal Wootton Bassett Sports Association and Tennis Club. Keith has dedicated nearly 40 years to the Sports Association and RWB Tennis Club and has inspired many members of our community with his ‘can do’ attitude. Keith played a huge part in helping the Sports Association through the difficult covid period, volunteering numerous hours to keep the bar open.

The Town Council would like to thank the following for helping put on our very own Bassett Oscars to celebrate these special members of our community:

• Royal Wootton Bassett Brass Band
• Delicias Catering
• Bassett Bar and Catering
• Graham McCallion photography
• Royal Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall
• In Touch Design & Print, Purton
• Simon Stockley, M32 Events
• Town Crier, Owen Collier