David Woods is officially East Midlands ‘Neighbour of the Year’

David Woods lives in Woodford, Northamptonshire, and has been crowned the East Midlands regional winner in the UK’s Neighbour of the Year Awards by Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch. David has been growing hundreds of plants for people in his local area to donate for them as a way to raise money for the NHS.

David has an incurable condition that often means he is in constant pain, yet he continues to work tirelessly throughout the pandemic, even in the depths of winter to achieve his community goal. His initial target was to raise £1,000 for the NHS, but following his hard work and commitment, he has now raised over £11,300.

David is well-known in his community for his friendly smile and nature. His passion for growing plants has also inspired the local community to get green-fingered and spend more time in their gardens. To see what David is doing search for “David’s Growing Plants for the NHS”, where he posts daily what is on the stall and how much is donated. He often posts videos giving tips and advice for plants.

He also regularly hosts photo challenges and quizzes to raise spirits and community morale. David’s hard work and zest for life resulted in many nominations for the Neighbour of the Year Award from friends, supporters, and admirers in his village and surrounding area.