Local heroes honoured for their work in the community at Provost Awards

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Renfrewshire residents who are saving lives with mental health support, delivering end of life wishes and tackling social isolation were last week thanked for their efforts.A number of community groups and individuals were recognised for their contribution to their communities at the 2023 Provost’s Community Awards.Kickin’ On, Diane Mitchell, Lesley Compston, Suzanne Stevenson, Kirsteen Jamieson and Michael Shearer were named the winners of the awards organised by Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron.Provost Cameron said they were all making the area a better place to live, work and play.David McKenna established suicide prevention group Kickin’ On just weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.It was named community organisation of the year at the awards ceremony on Friday.The organisation first used football sessions as a means to draw young men struggling with mental health problems and addiction to a support network.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial Three years later, the group has established its own mental health hub in Linwood which offers that same life-saving, judgement-free peer