Keith Watterson has been awarded the Onchan Community Cross in recognition of his service to the community.
The Crosh Pobble Chonnnaghyn is awarded every two years to a resident who has added to the quality of life within the district.
The trustees who choose the winner noted that Keith has given “many years of unpaid service to the community of Onchan”.
This in particular included his involvement with “Abbeylands Chapel, Onchan Methodist Church, the former Joint Hackney Licensing Committee of Douglas and Onchan (which later became the Road Transport Licensing Committee), Onchan Endowment Committee, The Friends of Onchan’s Heritage, Live at Home, Douglas and Onchan Branch of Citizens Advice Service, as well as his time as an Onchan Commissioner”.
A civic service is due to be held in April where Keith will be presented with the award by the trustees in front of his friends, family, and dignitaries.