An active mum-of-three who works tirelessly in her neighbourhood in various roles has been nominated for the Community Champion award.
Lizzie Moore organised a street party for both the Platinum Jubilee and the Coronation, as well as a more low-key VE day celebration during the pandemic where people celebrated in their front gardens.
Her nominator said: “She provided music, decorating her house and encouraging others to do so – a boost to morale during this time.”
She added: “Lizzie does tireless work for the community while raising three young children and doing a part time job.”
The nomination lists the extensive work Lizzie does in the Tilehurst community, much of which raises funds for local causes.
Lizzie set up Sewing Space where, every couple of months, anyone who wants to sew and chat meets at Victoria Road village hall, with tea and cakes provided. Donations are made to a different local charity each time.
She organises a disco at Park Lane primary school every term, with a stall to sell toys and snacks, raising more than £1,000 each time for school funds. She also helps with school fetes.
Lizzie is a member of Tilehurst Triangle WI and helps to organise events for them, for example
Burns Night Suppers. When her children were pre-school age, she was a member of the NCT and put together nearly new sales.
During Covid, the mum offered support to nearby residents, doing their shopping and providing Christmas lunch for one elderly neighbour.
Lizzie also founded the musical group Saxy Mammas, which plays at events raising money for charities such as Young at Heart which offers help to families of babies and children diagnosed with heart defects.
The Pride of Reading Awards annual lunch, hosted by Chris Tarrant, will be held in October where shortlisted nominees, guests and sponsors are invited and winners are celebrated.
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