Lisburn man honoured for volunteering

Walter Carswell was presented with the award by Junior Minister Jonathan Bell and was also nominated to carry the Olympic Torch in Belfast last week.

Mr Carswell has been volunteering with Action On Hearing Loss for four years. He provides information to people with hearing loss about maintaining and using hearing aids or other equipment. Colleges, Probus Clubs and other organisations have commended Mr Carswell for his clear delivery of important information which prompts generous donations towards the charity.

After receiving his award Mr Carswell said he was “absolutely thrilled”.

“I am delighted that I’ve helped make a difference” he said.

He also said many people in Lisburn and elsewhere have a form of hearing loss but “are not fully aware of the help that is available”.

Minister Jonathan Bell praised Mr Carswell’s vital work and Jackie White, the Director of Action On Hearing Loss Northern Ireland also commended Mr Carswell for his role in the charity and added:

“We are delighted to recognise the endless enthusiasm and inspiring work Walter has shown.”

Mr White said volunteers are vital to the charity’s work and urged anyone who would like further information on how they can get started volunteering with Action On Hearing Loss can contact Judith Boyd on 9023 9619 or email Judith.boyd@hearingloss.org.uk.