Busy and committed workers have been rewarded for their efforts over many years.
Betty Battison and Janet Sutton were parents of some of the first pupils attending Lynncroft School and have been associated with it since 1976.
They soon volunteered to run a weekly book shop - and continued to do so for 30 years.
They set u
p a display of literature to suit all age ranges, collected children's money, helped them choose books and kept the shelves stocked.
Hundreds of pupils used the shop which, for many was their first introduction to reading, giving them the opportunity to browse and buy books.
And each year, Janet and Betty have donated their profits to each class to spend on books to supplement their own libraries.
Janet was also midday supervisor and even baked mince pies for the annual nursery Christmas concert.
The ladies were each presented with a 2008 Mayor's Award at Eastwood council chamber on Monday in front of a large audience.
They were joined by Bill Nelson, whose work as a volunteer driver for Age Concern Eastwood over many years earned him an award.
He was nominated by the management committee and members of the Colin Dyson Centre for the quiet and professional way he goes about his work.
Treasurer, and new Mayor of Eastwood, Josie Forrest, said: "He is an essential part of the team and without him many of our members would be unable to attend on a day to day basis. They love him and have nothing but praise for him."
Also rewarded for his service to the community was Wayne Shillam, a park attendant in Eastwood for 11 years.
During that time, his official duties have included collecting fees, maintaining the pavilion, litter picking and clearing away other debris.
And, describing his workload, town cleark Malcolm Plumb added: "He has had to be a diplomat when bowlers complain about the condition of the bowling green - sometimes after a match has been lost!
"I will say he has carried out all his duties in a most satisfactory manner and fully deserves the town council's unreserved acknowledgement and appreciation."
Each recipient on Monday was given a framed certificate by the Mayor of Eastwood.
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