The island’s Rotarians with 30 years of service were recognised for their efforts by Rotary Club of Bermuda.

This year, the island’s branch of the international charitable institution is celebrating 100 years of service and friendship.

A Rotary representative said: “Being a member of Rotary for 30 years is a reflection of the strong passion for community service which runs through the veins of these Rotarians.”

“I cannot think of a better way to spend time than to spend it in service of others. Clearly they think so as well.”

Mansfield Brock, a former Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Education and the founding chief executive of the Bermuda College, was among those highlighted by the charity.

The club extended the honour to George Cook, Nancy Gosling, Kirkham Kitson and Neville Tyrrell, of the Rotary Club of Hamilton.

Recognition went to George Cubbon, Gary Edwards, Robert Flath, Delano Ingham and John Kessaram, of the Rotary Club of Pembroke.

Stephen Lake, Vaughn Mosher, David Sullivan, Dennis Tucker and James Watlington, of the Rotary Club of Sandys were commended.

The club also recognised Winston Esadaille, Michael Gringley, Henry Hayward, Frederick Ming and Larry Roberts, of the Rotary Club of St George’s.

This year, Rotarians planted a Bermuda cedar in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens as a testament to a century of contributing to the betterment of the island.

• Anyone who has a passion for community service and would like to become a member of a Rotary Club in Bermuda, can send an e-mail to rotaryclubsbda@gmail.com