BBC Radio Northampton Make a Difference Awards Winners Announced

Recent BBC awards celebrated individuals and projects making significant contributions to their communities. Lynn Hinch of ABILITY received the BBC Great Neighbour award for providing an inclusive and essential bus service in West Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire, emphasizing the freedom it brings to residents. The Parky Blinders Boxing Project in Newquay won the Community Award for helping those with Parkinson's disease feel empowered through exercise. In Guernsey, Lorna Higgins-Bare and Antonia Rainbow were recognized for creating a supportive Facebook group for families of children with autism, which has grown to over 500 members. The Northampton Make a Difference Awards honored Jack Fleckney for helping a young wheelchair-user realize his dream of climbing a mountain, and Denise Mackay for establishing a community cafe in memory of her son, which has become a vital support space for locals. These awards highlight the diverse efforts of individuals dedicated to uplifting and supporting their communities.