She was named as Age Scotland’s Young Volunteer of the Year in 2019 for her contribution to the Golden Day Club in Castle Douglas.
It was a richly deserved accolade for Hollie Nelson who, as part of the small team, dished out dinners and laughter to members at Castle Douglas Community Centre.
What made the award even more special was that Hollie has cerebral palsy, which affects her mobility but, mercifully, has left both speech and intellect untouched.
