Good citizens in Horsforth were awarded for their outstanding contributions to the town at a special ceremony on Monday night.

Five Horsfordians were awarded with framed certificates to reward their work in the area under three titles - history of Horsforth, improvement of the environment and well being in the community.

The widow of a Horsforth community stalwart picked up an award on behalf of her husband at the ceremony.

Betty Hartley accepted the certificate on behalf of husband Ron, who was curator of the museum.

He died last October, but was nominated for his work in the community and his knowledge of the area.

Mrs Hartley said: "It was a proud moment for his family and we were quite thrilled about it.

"It is just a shame Ron didn't get to know about it.

"It was a nice evening and there were a lot of people at the ceremony and we shall find a nice place for the certificate."

Barbara McLaren, administrator of the Horsforth Live at Home scheme, was awarded for her work with the scheme.

She helps to organise day trips, holidays and events for older people in Horsforth as well as caring for their well being.

She said: "I accepted the award, but it was on behalf of all the volunteers who help with the scheme.

"There are 50 volunteers, and without their help there wouldn't be a scheme at all.

"We've been raising money for a new minibus and we are now looking for drivers, so people can ring the scheme office on 0113 2591511 if they are interested!"

Mick Stevens, of Broadfields, was awarded for the planting and gardening he has done at the sheltered housing accommodation where he lives.

Alan Cockroft, of Lickless Gardens, received recognition for the photographic history of Horsforth he has compiled and donated to Horsforth Museum.

Bernard Tyas of Hall Park Avenue, was nominated for the litter picking he does every day in Hall Park.

The man, described as a real character by town councillors, is often seen in the park with carrier bags full of litter, even though he doesn't get paid for his time.