A Newmains man, who used his personal cash to supply meals for pensioners throughout lockdown, has been named Citizen of the 12 months by his fellow villagers.
However Jordan Currie nearly missed his massive second at Newmains Gala Day on Saturday – as he had already left the park.
Fortunately family and friends managed to trace the 28-year-old down and he was subsequently offered with the award.
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“I used to be completely shocked once I discovered,” admitted Jordan.
“I didn’t know what to say. It didn’t actually sink in till 24 hours afterwards and it’s an actual honour.
“I used to be in the home. I’d already left the park and had acquired two or three calls and folks needed to come and get me however we made it!”
Throughout lockdown, Jordan started shopping for substances to make scorching soup for pensioners after listening to an aged man who lives close by hadn’t eaten for days.
The Good Samaritan set about making soup however didn’t drive so he known as on two of his mates – brothers Callum, 23, and Zak Ritchie, 21 – to assist ship it to susceptible aged individuals caught indoors.
Jordan additionally arrange a fundraising web page for different locals to donate.
In addition to his work serving to the aged on the peak of the pandemic, Jordan can also be a member of the native woodland clean-up group.
Newmains Gala Committee member Davy Wilson mentioned Jordan was the unanimous alternative of the committee members.
“There isn't any doubt Jordan deserved it and the variety of nominations he obtained confirmed that,” mentioned Davy.
“He did an amazing job throughout the pandemic and with the Woodland Clear-up Group.
“Once we introduced the winner Jordan was shocked, he’s fairly a shy man.
“We advised his dad so Jordan would undoubtedly be on the park after which we couldn’t discover him. We needed to ship somebody out to search for him and fortunately we managed to current the award to him.”
Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson offered Jordan together with his award and submitted a movement on the Scottish Parliament congratulating him on his success.
She mentioned: “Everybody had a superb time on the Gala day. We weren't deterred by the wind!
“It was additionally a privilege to current the Newmains Citizen of the 12 months Award to Jordan Currie.
"Jordan ready and delivered meals for susceptible residents throughout the pandemic. He confirmed compassion when it was most wanted and the neighborhood was proper behind him in fundraising.
"He was rightly recognised for his extraordinary dedication and humanitarian spirit."
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