Frank from the Lock has been given a special award by the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in recognition of exceptional services to the community.
I believe there were only 23 such awards given out after 500+ nominations.
Frank has also been featured in the Oxford Mail. So this post is aimed at people who have not already read that, including friends from abroad. While I was at the lock one of his ex-work colleagues came to visit. He had seen the Oxford Mail article and came to revisit his old friend for the first time in 30 years.
Congratulations to that man!
Well done Frank, much deserved, you, Richard and the team make Abingdon the best lock on the Thames
Best wishes from “Gambit”
He is the most welcoming and friendly person you could ever meet. So passionate with what he does. Well deserved Frank
Well done Frank! Always a pleasure to see you and the team at the lock. From the ‘cori celesti’ crew
Well done Frank. Always a happy smile and welcome from him. The whole team at the lock do a fantastic job and are a credit to the EA and Abingdon
Well done Frank, such a welcoming bunch at the lock they deserve all the awards possible,Looking forward to the return of the cakes.
Frank and all the team at the lock keep us safe. Brilliant job. Looking forward to the summer
Fantastic. Richly deserved, Frank. Up river was always the only choice!!! I miss the banter we had and hearing from fellow cruisers how Abingdon is the best for miles. Thank you for your fun and patience. Kate and Steve