Long-serving Civil Defence volunteers honoured

Six Island residents now awarded long-service clasps

The dedication and long service of Civil Defence volunteers were celebrated at an awards ceremony recently.

The prestigious long-service clasp was presented to Johnny Sayle for 27 years’ service.

The presentation of the clasp means that, from a total of 90 awarded throughout the British Isles, members of the Isle of Man Civil Defence Corps now hold six.

There were five recipients of the long-service medal, presented for 15 years’ service: Judith Bartram, John Callow, Joyce Kermeen, Jim MacGregor and Graham Steele.

On his retirement Stewart Kermeen, meanwhile, collected a certificate marking 32 years’ service.

The event took place at Cronkbourne Cricket Club in Tromode.