A retired HR administrator who volunteers for the Friends of Dunwood Park in Shaw is First Choice Homes Oldham's (FCHO) June Hidden Hero. Janet Nuttall was praised for her "outstanding contribution" to the group.

The 68-year-old takes the lead on grants and fundraising for the friends, using her skills in book-keeping, money management and handling cash. She has been with the group for around a year and has a long history of local volunteering.

Mrs Nuttall was nominated for the award by Shaw and Crompton parish councillor Joseph Beeston, who chairs the friends. He said she is "a truly valued member" of the team and her dedication "deserves special recognition". He added that she "consistently goes above and beyond" and her enthusiasm has made "a real and lasting difference" to the group and the wider community.

She received her certificate and a £50 shopping voucher from FCHO's neighbourhood co-ordinator for Shaw and Crompton, Rebecca Poff.

Mrs Nuttall, who has lived in Shaw for forty years and is a mother of two and grandmother of one, said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be nominated as a Hidden Hero. I love being involved with the Friends of Dunwood Park, helping make the park where I live a lovely place for the community. As a Shaw resident for forty years, it's important to me to give back. I don't do it for recognition, but being recognised for the effort I put in is a lovely feeling."

Anyone interested in joining the Friends of Dunwood Park or volunteering at events can contact councillor Beeston at [email protected].