HOSPITAL staff have been presented with a ‘Citizens’ Award’ by Barrow Rotary Club. The Rotary Club, which was established in 1932, honoured the team at Furness General Hospital for their efforts during the pandemic. The move was a first in the club’s history. Every year Barrow Rotary Club donates a Christmas tree to the hospital and Optech Fibres Ltd of Barrow donates the lights. Lynne Wyre, Deputy Chief Nurse for UHMBT, was delighted to accept the Citizens’ Award on behalf of all of the staff at the hospital. There is usually an event with local schoolchildren singing Christmas carols next to the Christmas tree, however this will not take place this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.