Ryebridge’s 12 Days of Christmas
To mark this year’s festive season, we wanted to reflect on some of the work the company has been involved with in our local communities, and also look ahead at what 2025 has in store.
On the eighth day of Christmas…
Recognising Luton’s Best
The Child of Courage category in this year’s Luton’s Best Awards is proudly sponsored by Ryebridge Construction, with two exceptional nominees on the shortlist.
The awards, which are run by Love Luton, have been recognising community achievement for 15 year, celebrating those truly remarkable individuals and organisations who make the town a better place to live and work.
The Child of Courage Award recognises any young person up to the age of 18 who has put themselves in danger to help or save the life of another, has battled against the odds to overcome adversity in their personal life, or has made a stand to improve the lot of themselves or others.
This year’s nominees are Haresh Sivalingam and Luton Youth Council.
Haresh is a student of the Queen Elizabeth school in Luton. He was nominated for his bravery and quick reactions when a lady collapsed in front of him when out shopping.
Haresh was able to put her in the recovery position, and waited with her until the ambulance had arrived. He had only undertaken his first aid training a few weeks before and his quick reactions and care for the lady was able to ensure she was safe when the ambulance arrived.
Youth Council have been nominated for the number of projects and the inspiration they provide to the young people of Luton.
They are an elected team of 15 young councillors, dedicated to improving the lives of young people in Luton, and their key campaigns are mental health, domestic abuse awareness and disability awareness.
Their overarching aim is to provide a source of inspiration for young people through various committees, projects and actions that will allow them to flourish into leading citizens and adults of the future. As the nomination said: “They are true children of courage”.
The nominees will be honoured at a gala ceremony taking place at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa on Friday January 17.
