Congratulations to the SE16 recipients of Southwark Civic Awards – including Barry Duckett of Rotherhithe Festival fame who received a lifetime achievement award. The same award was given to Peter Parfitt in recognition of his long service as a governor and reading volunteer at Peter Hills School.

At the same ceremony FA Albin & Sons Ltd were presented with a scroll to mark the fact that the company has been granted the freedom of the London Borough of Southwark.

Michael Caine, born at St Olave’s Hospital in SE16, was also present to receive his illuminated scroll.