PEOPLE who go above and beyond for others in a village near Salisbury could be recognised with a new award.

Hartford Care, which runs the Ashley Grange care home in Downton, is encouraging people to nominate others for a new award to give thanks and recognise them for their efforts in helping their community.

Chosen by the residents of Ashley Grange, the winner of the ‘Hartford Community Hero’ initiative will receive a £50 multi-retailer voucher for themselves, along with a donation of £50 to their chosen charity.

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Emma Jones, operations director at Hartford Care, said: “We want to say thank you to those who make a difference in their local communities.

“It could be a lollipop person who helps the children arrive to school safely, a milkman who knows when to raise an alert if someone’s curtains are unusually closed, or even a neighbour who pops a newspaper undercover to stop it getting soggy.

“Perhaps it’s someone who’s worked tirelessly to raise money for charity – the choice is entirely yours and we’re really looking forward to receiving your nominations and treating the well-deserved winners!”

Each of Hartford Care’s 19 care homes across the South of England and Isle of Wight will award their community hero, and one overall winner will be chosen by a select panel of Hartford Care directors to be crowned Hartford’s Community Hero 2025.

The overall winner will also receive an invitation to Hartford Care’s annual award ceremony, where they will be presented with their award, along with an overnight hotel stay for two with breakfast and dinner, plus a further £100 donation to a charity of their choice.

To nominate a community hero, visit Ashley Grange, Lode Hill, Downton, Salisbury, SP5 3PP, and fill out a nomination form, or complete the online form by clicking here.

Nominations close on January 31 and winners will be announced by February 7.