A SCHOOLBOY piper has been recognised for spreading cheer to care home residents throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Fifteen-year-old Mark Morrison, from Alexandria, visited five care homes on Mothers’ Day last year to play his bagpipes and sing for residents. Now the youngster has been commended by West Dunbartonshire Youth Council for his efforts. Mark received the Lockdown Hero Award in recognition of outstanding contributions and achievements throughout lockdown. He told the Reporter: “I never usually get things through the post so I was quite surprised to receive the award. “I was shocked and taken aback because I didn’t expect it.
West Dunbartonshire community hero nominations revealed
Fifteen big-hearted people and organisations from across the region have been nominated in the Provost s Civic Awards. (Image: Lennox Herald)
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