Congratulations to Duncan Place Community Hub Manager Nicola Lamberton who received The Elizabeth Wardlaw Leith Citizenship Award (aka The Crocus Award) from Leith Festival at their AGM on Thursday evening. The award recognises those who have gone above and beyond in service to the community.
Every day, the Duncan Place team, resident charities, community members, family, friends, and a whole host of other amazing people who are part of Duncan Place, are in awe of – and inspired by – the dedication Nicola gives to keeping Duncan Place Community Hub running.
Nicola has worked tirelessly, above, and beyond to make sure that Duncan Place exists as a space for community. From campaigning to save the building, to being the driving force behind forming and growing the charity that would take over the running of the building.
It’s no exaggeration to say, if it wasn’t for Nicola, Duncan Place Community Hub would not be here. Well done, Nicola, and thank you for all you do for the Leith community. 
The award is named after the late Elizabeth Wardlaw, who was an active member of the Leith community, serving as minister of Hermitage United Free Church in addition to becoming a Leith Councillor.
She served in that capacity for over 20 years. Reverend Wardlaw was dedicated to the Leith community and her constituents, instigating many initiatives and helping countless people and families over the years.
The name and design of the award recognises a project instigated by Elizabeth who initially organised children from Leith and St Mary’s (Leith) Primary Schools to plant crocuses to brighten up the links in Spring way back in the 1980’s.
The Crocuses spread, and the beauty of them in spring brings much pleasure to many. They are a fitting memorial to Reverend Wardlaw.