Congratulations to our 50 Faces of Barnes Awardees

The 50 Faces of Barnes Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who have volunteered their time and energy to make a lasting impact on the Barnes community. Launched as part of Barnes Community Association's 50th anniversary, these awards honour individuals who, through their selfless commitment, have supported local causes and initiatives. Whether by volunteering at charities or organizing neighbourhood projects, they embody the spirit of community service that keeps Barnes vibrant. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who was nominated; each person’s contribution plays a vital role in fostering the close-knit community we all cherish.

The 50 Faces awardees were invited to a special ceremony at the Barnes Food Fair, where they were formally recognised and received their awards. We would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the event.

50 Faces of Barnes Awardees

Amanda Brettargh - Barnes Children's Literature Festival

Andrew Summers - Barnes Music Festival

Anna Wigley - Barnes & SW London Kinship

Anne Hahlo - Barnes Fair Book Stall

Anne Mullins - Various Volunteer Roles

Ann-Marie Sheehan - Various Volunteer Roles

Ann-Valancha Brown - Castelnau Community Centre Volunteer

Avril Joslin - OSO Arts Centre

Charles Campion - BCA Volunteer

Connor Picken - Various Volunteer Roles

Crispin O'Brien - Barnes Community Gardeners

David Leftwich - FiSH

Emma Little - BCA Grants Support

Fiona Smith - Various Volunteer Roles

Gemma Curran - Various Volunteer Roles

Gill & Mike Spillane - Various Volunteer Roles

Isobel Woolf - Various Volunteer Roles

James Kelly - Barnes Garden Bridge

James Kyrle-Pope - Barnes Charity Bike Sale & BCA Jumble Sale Volunteer

Janet Falush - Barnes Ponder and BCA Volunteer

Jenny George - Barnes Hockey Club

Judith Roberts - St Michael's Church Volunteer

Judy Gowing - Various Volunteer Roles

Julia Llewellyn Smith - Hammersmith Bridge SOS

Karine 'K' Pengelley - FiSH Volunteer

Louisa Platt - FiSH and Various Volunteer Roles

Mike Dixon - St. Mary Barnes Scout Group

Myszka Guzkowska - Barnes Common

Nathalie Jacob - OSO Arts Centre

Pam Palairet - FiSH Volunteer

Pauline Crawford - Barnes Community Choir

Rashadee Miller - Barnes Common Community Growing Project

Robin Martin - Shenehom Housing Association

Sandy Urquhart - Barnes Charity Fashion Show

Sarah Arthur - The Barnes Village Bugle

Sarah Baker - Various Volunteer Roles

Sarah Wilson - The Barnes Fund Chair

Simon Clough - Barnes Bowling Club

Simon Danciger - OSO Arts Centre

Stephanie and Roderick White - Barnes Common Volunteers

Steve Chapman - FiSH Volunteer

Stevie McGarrity-Alderdice - The White Rabbit

Sue Pandit - Barnes Literary Society

Sue Richardson - Barnes Brownies & Guides

Susie Pugh - Barnes Community Gardeners

Trisha Hawkins - Barnes Charity Bike Sale

Vanessa Willis - Various Volunteer Roles

Wendy Kyrle-Pope - Barnes Police Liaison Group and Safer Neighbourhood Team

William Mortimer - Castelnau Community Centre Volunteer

Winnie Pun - Connect More with Technology Courses


Barnes Local Heroes

Barnes Local Hero awards honour individuals who have spent most of the last 50 years doing incredible voluntary work in our community.

The Local Hero awardees were invited to a special ceremony with the Mayor of Richmond at the Barnes Fair, where they were formally recognised and received their awards.

Ann Sullivan - Barnes Tidy Towpath Group

Ben Mackworth Praed - Barnes Environment Group

David Stott - Barn Elms Sports Trust

Mike Hildesley - Barnes Common

Veronica Schroter - Leg O’Mutton Nature Reserve