Dedicated Gordon Reid has won a top accolade for his service to the Basildon community.

Proud - Gordon receives his Rotary accolade Picture: LUAN MARSHALL

Gordon won the award, from Basildon Rotary Club, for his dedication to the environment while serving on ten wildlife committees including the Basildon Natural History Society.

Harry Bacon, acting president of the Basildon Rotary Club, said: "Everybody is appreciative of what Gordon has done."

At a gala luncheon, at the Belvedere, in Hardings Elms Road, the club presented Mr Reid with a £400 cheque he has nominated to assist the Essex Wildlife Trust.

Published Tuesday, May 20, 2003

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