Paul Liptrot is a member of Chapter of Faith No 484 and Norley and Langtree Lodge of Antiquity No 178 and many other Masonic Orders. He puts into practice all the best qualities of a Freemason.
Since his retirement in 2005, Paul has played an active part in his local community, as well as the time he spends with all his Freemasonry. He has served as a Ward Councillor for four years from 2012 to 2016. Pau is currently the Chairman of Shevington Youth Club and he is a member of Shevington and District Community Association.
There are over 500 community groups in Wigan and Paul is very proud of the fact that His Majesty the King has chosen Shevington and District Community Association to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This award is the MBE for volunteer groups, and he wears his badge with pride.
Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years. Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and they are awarded for life.
The aim of the award is to celebrate groups that are truly outstanding and making a big difference to their local community. Groups where volunteers, rather than paid staff, are in the driving seat. Groups that have highest standards in everything they do.
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