The Lord Mayor presented PC Nick Merrick with Lord Mayor’s Medal at Mansion House on 18th September. The Medal is presented to people who have made a significant contribution to the life of Bristol.
PC Nick Merrick has worked in Henbury for 12 years. His work as a Policemen has of course, been exemplary, but this award is about the community work he has done, over and above that, in his spare time.
He has worked tirelessly with Henbury and Brentry Community Council and other bodies in the ward, especially with young people, helping many who would otherwise have strayed into undesirable activities, and reaching out to those who the community consider a problem.
He has organised many events designed to integrate young people with older residents, such as community Fun Days. He has been very involved with the “Christmas Crackers” event on Crow Lane during the Festive Season which is fast becoming a local tradition. He also organises residential adventure weekends away for young people. On many of his projects he is assisted by his wife, and his children come along too.
The Henbury and Brentry Community is hugely in his debt. He does not live in Henbury, but his selfless commitment to us is second to none.
Monday 17 November 2008
Medal for PC Nick Merrick
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Posted by The Editors at 02:40
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2 comments:
he is an insperation to the children he works with, and his 2009 programe for them is second to none, we are lucky to have him as a schools officer in henbury thankyou, a medal well diserved.
Having worked with Nick for a few years at Henbury School i have seen his dedication and determination first hand. The results of his no nonsense approach with the kids he works with are testament to his understanding of them.
I recently bumped into him filling the school minibus with fuel for a trip. This was at 7 in the morning. I think that shows how dedicated he is. An honour well deserved for a great bloke.
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