Northumberland man wins prestigious MOD award

A Northumberland man has won the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD’s) prestigious Sanctuary Award. David Chappell, Station Health and Safety Officer (SHSO) at RAF Boulmer, won the award in the Individual Achievement category for his dedication and determination. Taking time out in his lunch breaks, David, who lives in Alnwick has spent the past four years digging out brambles and nettle beds to make way for a woodland path, recycled a pond from an old demolition site and created a haven for new wildlife. He recalls asking many a favour of his colleagues to assist in ensuring the woodland