National Lottery Stars 2014

Tonight is going to be immense. Huge!

Please welcome your host, John Barrowman.

Hello and welcome to a very special evening. Thank you for joining us to

night for the 11th year of rewarding the fantastic courses funded by the

national lottery. The national lottery has been changing lives for

20 years, raising ?31 billion for more than 430,000 projects

throughout the UK. With a little help from a host of celebrity

friends, we will be celebrating your favourite projects tonight.

For months you've been voting in your thousands.

The votes have now been counted and verified on behalf

We have seven categories with seven worthy winners, plus one

very special award that we?ve saved up for the end of the night.

We'll also have music performances from two of the hottest acts of the

And this young lady, whose debut single went straight to number one.

This is the second single from her album, Chapter One, and is set to be

an equally enormous hit, Please welcome Ella Henderson with Glow.

NEWLINE # Like a chest of hidden gold.

NEWLINE # Shimmer in the depths below.

NEWLINE # We are, we are the treasures that they hide.

NEWLINE # Like the sun that saves the night.

# Bursting through a darkened sky.

# We are, we are soldiers of the light.

# So let them build their righteous tower.

# Our blazing hearts will burn it down.

# We are, we are soldiers of the light.

# The flame will never die. # We are brighter,

# Let's show 'em how we light up.

# Like a chest of hidden gold.

# Shimmer in the depths below.

# We are, we are the treasures that they hide.

# We are, we are soldiers of the light.

# The flame will never die. # We are brighter,

# Let's show 'em how we light up.

# The flame will never die. # We are brighter,

# Let's show 'em how we light up.

The wonderful Ella Henderson there, ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you for getting the party started, Ella.

And now to our first award, which is for the health category.

And to present it we have one half of a formidable duo who have chefs

The Come Eat Together project is so important because it?s

It?s a place where older people can meet up and socialise whilst

Let?s take a look at what these remarkable

I am here in County Durham to visit a project which is really exciting.

It is called Come Eat Together. It encourages older people to eat

healthy food, to communicate and to socialise. They think I am here

today to serve their lunch. I'm here to serve something really special.

Looking forward to having John come down today. As long as he does not

take over. I know he knows an awful lot. But so do we. We have been

doing it for years! Good day, you lot. Have I come too late? That is

the best time to come! Tell me what you would like me to do and I will

do it. There we go.

Come on, John. You have to work harder than that!

Come Eat Together is literally a shopping bag of all different types

of activities to improve the lives of older people who are lonely and

are not eating as well as they could be. We have a small army of

volunteers who do everything from teaching IT, showing people how to

grow things. Older people all playing a part. I think you need one

special extra ingredient. You are now the winners of the health

category. Oh, well! Why do you come here? You get out.

You meet everybody. I didn't go out for a long time. This was the first

place I came to. It is a pretty special place. We came here looking

for men but we never found them! Gentlemen, Mary?s dance card is

filling up quickly, so don?t delay. On behalf of Come Eat Together,

please welcome to the stage I am absolutely delighted to accept

this award on behalf of Age UK in County Durham and Come Eat Together.

Malnutrition, loneliness and social isolation are major public health

Taking part in the National Lottery Awards and winning this award is

helping Age UK Co Durham's Come Eat Together project raise the profile

of these important issues and the need to address them.

I would like to thank our staff, volunteers

and partners who've worked hard to make the project a success

I would also like to thank everybody who voted for us. To know that this

award was decided by a public vote makes this particularly special.

Thank you very much indeed. Still to come,

we have the fabulous Pixie Lott, and the brand new special

achievement award to acknowledge Now if like me you are a big fan

of Aristotle, you will know that he said educating

the mind without educating It is not the first time I have

heard that! And our next presenter is

living proof of that. He is a man who is an expert in his

field - quite literally, as a field Please welcome Mr Springwatch,

Autumnwatch, Winterwatch - and I have no idea what he does

in the summer ? Chris Packham. This education award is for

a project very close to my heart. It?s something I feel

so passionately about and have done The purpose of this project is to

educate the next generation to understand the importance

of the wildlife around us. I am open here in this beautiful

moorland landscape because I am looking for a very rare bird. A hen

harrier. What makes these birds so special in my opinion is there a

magnificent mating display. The male hen harrier dances to attract the

attention of the female. It is this that gives the hen harrier the game

at is most famous for. Skydancers. Very sadly, the hen harrier is

almost on the brink of distinction in England. But this project run by

the RSPB and very aptly called Kite -- Skydancers is doing all it can to

address this problem. Does anybody know what camouflaged means? The

hope is that education and awareness will help their protection and their

conservation. You have been involved in this project from its very

beginning. It gives me a tremendous amount of pleasure to present you

with this year's National Lottery Live education award. Thank you so

much. This is really incredible. The project aims to raise awareness and

promote the preservation of hen harriers. We have working with local

schools, taking them out on the Moores, experiencing the habitat for

the first time. These are the conservationist of the future. This

is where we have had only two of three or four nests in England this

year. We have been guarding them around the clock. We have nine new

hen harriers flying around these guys this year, which is absolutely

brilliant. What is it about hen harriers that impresses you? The way

the mail drops the food to be female and she wields away and brings it

back to the nest. It is amazing. There it is. I can just see them

moving through my binoculars. But even that is enough from A.

Fabulous. That is because of Skydancers, looking after these

nests. Otherwise these birds simply would not be there.

On behalf of Skydancers, please welcome to the stage

We are so grateful to everyone who voted for us.

Public support is the lifeblood of any conservation project, and

the lottery funding has allowed us to engage with whole communities,

who live and work in the areas where hen harriers should be.

Thank you so much to everybody who has been involved and thank you

somewhat to everybody who voted for us.

These days our screens are overflowing with great British

dramas, and here to present the award for environment is a lady who

is at the heart of one the nation?s favourite shows - it?s only Shelagh

Turner, previously known as Sister Bernadette from Call the Midwife.

If you live in a city you probably take it for granted that it?s easy

But some parts of the country are cut off from

other communities and rely on long, complicated journeys to get around.

The Helix Project in Falkirk decided to solve this

problem in a big way, and I was invited to see the results.

No prizes for guessing my mode of transport.

In the heart of central Scotland lies the the Helix Project, an

eco-park that sits between Falkirk and Grangemouth. This place is so

big Unigate bike to get around it. Why wasn't I given a 1950s one? This

is more like it. An electric bike. A slight update to what I am used to.

The Helix Project has been through an unrecognisable transformation of

the last eight years and now offers an extensive 27 kilometre path

network which connects 16 local committees. And not forgetting the

16 mile cycle route, which is a lots smoother than the cobbled streets of

poplar. What is it you do? I'm involved in the beekeepers project.

We invite people to come in and experience what it is to open a

hive, look at the Bees, taste the honey and learn a bit more about how

important they are to the environment and to food. You have

been involved from the start. What does this place mean to you? It is

an inspiring place. People can get involved, get some physical

activity. Families are getting together and embracing the space. It

has redefined Falkirk. One of the most impressive sight series by the

canal. These two giant horse heads have become the centrepiece of the

the Helix Project. They are absolutely magnificent. I've seen

photographs of them, to be up close and see them like this is really

quite something. David, how big are these? They are one of the world's

largest equine structures, standing up 13 metres tall. It was a huge

challenge, it took 90 days to build them. Been bobbing Great Britain of

sculpture. The horses used to work on the canals. What they have done

to this area is very positive. I have had an absolutely fantastic day

and it gives me great pleasure to present you with this!

Congratulations! On behalf of everybody, thank you for such a

great honour. APPLAUSE

Welcome on behalf of the Helix, Andrew Thin and Craig Martin.

I am proud to accept this award on behalf of the Helix project.

It's a great honour for Falkirk Council

Thank you to everyone who voted for us and everyone who played a part in

Time for our next award which is for Voluntary/Charity.

And here to present, despite his name, is one of

Please put your hands together for Tinchy Stryder.

Some young people face bullying, abuse, discrimination or other

In those situations it can feel as though you are alone and that your

Fixers is a charity that aims to help young

I went along to find out more about it.

I am here to present an award to Fixers.

Does it all about? Fixers are 15 to 25 years old. They create all sorts

of things from films, websites, posters, and use those to help get

their messages across from mental health issues, self harm, drugs.

What is going on inside today? We have Chelsea Jay, and her fixes

about disabled people not being represented well enough in the

media. She is running a workshop. And she doesn't know I am here? She

doesn't know you are here. Lets go unsurprised that! It must have been

about six months in when I first got ill. Chelsea? I have somebody really

special who wants to meet you. Oh, my God! It is Tinchy Stryder! No!

Oh, my God! Hello. Hello, everyone. One day, is OK if I join in? Go for

it. With Fixers, Chelsea has made a film to try to change perceptions

and make people question the lack of disabled models, actors and people

in the media. What got you involves? I became disabled suddenly, at aged

20. I got a rare neurological condition. The biggest shock was I

had gone from being represented in the media, to suddenly not, and it

was a horrible shock. It is true. When I look at industry I am in,

music, fashion, clothing, you might not see disabled people. Since

coming here and meeting you, it has opened my mind up and it is

something I will think about. Thank you, lovely! Are you joking, I will

literally cry. This is the national award for Fixers, and Chelsea being

a big part of it. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

To accept this award on behalf of Fixers please welcome to the stage

There are 13,000 courageous Fixers across the UK telling their stories

on all the social issues of the 21st century, so we can all

It is fantastic for these young people to be recognised

There are still plenty of surprises to come.

But before that we have another treat in store for you.

This artist has recently signed up to strut her stuff on Strictly.

Please give a big hand to Pixie Lott with her latest single,

# But lately, lately, lately, lately, I have felt

# And maybe, maybe, maybe we can try.

# To make it right, oh to make it right.

# This is our break up song, but can't we just get along

# But just a moment, let me hold back.

# Baby hold back, all the things we haven't said.

# Let you kiss, I know it's over, yeah all of this.

# Cos lately, lately, lately, lately,

# We make it right, yeah we make it right.

# This is our break up song, but can't we just get along

# But just a moment, let me hold back.

# Baby hold back, all the things we haven't said.

# Gonna miss the way you held me in the morning.

# I'm gonna miss the future we planned.

# The way we fought, the way we kissed.

# This is our break up song, but can't we just get along

# Won't you just take me by the waist.

# This is our break up song, but can't we just get along

# Baby hold back, all the things we haven't said.

That was great - thank you, Pixie. Now for our fifth award

And the winner has had a huge facelift.

I hasten to add I am not the one who has had a facelift!

We are referring to St George's Street Market in Belfast which has

And it's been a good year for them as it was also named

Britain's best large indoor market and so I went along to see for

here I am St George's Market, in Belfast.

Old age was starting to take its toll and it received a grant from

the Heritage Lottery Fund to bring it back to its former glory. I am

going to go right through those doors and find a little bargain.

Welcome. There is character, right? Fresh lamb. Is it good quality? No

relative of mine! It is the dire. Larry Lamb, welcome to Belfast. Have

you seen these changes? Yes, the National Lottery gave a fantastic

brand, looked at the plans of the original building, the Ironworks,

the glass, and took it back to where it was when it was first built in

1890. It is a magnificent building. We have people who come to see the

Victorian building. It is home to 248 stalls, selling everything from

fish, to fruit and vegetables, to artwork and antiques. You are Danny

Elphick I am indeed. How long have you been doing this business? Since

2010. Business is brilliant, really good. How do you attract customers?

By talking to them. Yes, that would work. A bit of hot stuff on the

side. Yes. This is what I have to do to earn a living, right? Morning.

Don't run away! Scaring them off! St George's Market employs 300 people

and most importantly encourages 600,000 visitors a year to cross its

threshold. I have come here to make a little presentation to St George's

Market, on behalf of the National Lottery.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE It is your votes that have got us

here. Thank you very much. Please welcome to the stage on

behalf of St George's Street Market, On behalf of Belfast city council

and the trade of the social, carried thank you for voting for us and I

hope one day you will be inspired to visit St George's Market, Belfast.

Thank you. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Still to come, we have the inaugural Special Achievement

But now it's time for our sixth extremely deserving

To present it, please welcome Paralympic basketball

So when I heard about The Jubilee Sailing Trust building

two stunning tall ships specifically to enable people of all physical and

sensory abilities to crew together, there was only one thing for me to

it is not everyday that I get to crew the English Channel at sunrise.

Beautiful, isn't it? It is not everyday I get invited to board a

special vessels. The other Jubilee Sailing Trust, unique project that

brings together people of mixed physical abilities through the

adventure and challenge of sailing. Hallway! -- Haul away. It is all

about sailing, mixing people with all different abilities together and

take them to see on a ship like this. Everyone takes a full, active

role, on everything. It is like an example for life, focusing on

people's strengths rather than on their weaknesses, so they feel

empowered. Absolutely. That is so true. We have lifts wheelchair

users, a strip of wood here. It is for the visually impaired and they

can orientate themselves on the ship. Brilliant, brilliant. So,

Wendy, I can see you are totally in control. We are in your hands at the

moment, aren't we? Yes. Can you explain how it works, because you

are partially sighted. You have a compass that I cannot read, so this

speaker here tells me what this compass is saying. I am registered

blind, but I have peripheral village -- peripheral vision. I feel well

secured, more than on land. In one word, it is superb. Beautiful. Would

you allow me to award the Jubilee Sailing Trust with the National

Lottery Award for sport. Congratulations! They'll go. They do

go. It is real recognition for what you do and all the crews who sail

with us. Thank you very much, that is fantastic.

APPLAUSE And on behalf of The Jubilee Sailing

Trust, please welcome Darren Nags We would

like to take this opportunity to recognise all our voyage crew

from diverse backgrounds, age groups Your courage,

teamwork and tenacity inspires With extra thanks to the volunteers,

supporters, professional crews and staff who ensure we deliver

life-changing experiences every day. Thank you.

APPLAUSE Now to award number seven,

and it?s for best Arts Project. Here to present this award is a lady

who is no stranger to Art, would you please welcome to the stage

jewellery designer Jade Jagger. This year's winner is a beautiful

example of a community coming The Chandelier of Lost Earrings is a

project that tells personal stories Some were remembering old friends,

some celebrating new life and other coming to terms with loss

all linked together What do you do with a single

earring, and hearing without a peer? The Chandelier of Lost

Earrings is a sculpture made from over 300 single earrings. As a

jewellery designer I am always surrounded by amazing earrings. I

love the sound of this project. I cannot wait to see what 3000

hearings will look like. Lauren, you are responsible for this amazing,

incredible chandelier. How did this idea come about? It started at Saint

Mary 's Hospital in Manchester. We wanted to make something that people

were able to respond to in a very positive way. Where did the earrings

come from? We started collecting them from staff and patients. By

word-of-mouth we started getting loads from Manchester, London,

Spain, the states. Why has it resonated so well with the public?

There is not a woman who does not go, I know what you mean, I have got

some in the earrings that love that I cannot wear any more but I don't

want to throw them away. Those who contributed also shared the story is

attached to the earrings via letters. There are 3000 stories, one

of which is Jean's. She has not yet seen and -- seen the finished

chandelier. It is breathtaking. I have always loved earrings. I have

got 150 pairs. It was the perfect project for me to become involved

in. I never thought it was going to be this good. What is the story

behind your earring? My favourite one was one my husband bought me on

holidays. I lost him a couple of years ago now. It was my way of

putting it into the chandelier so it can shine down on me. This is the

earring my husband gave me. Nice to see it again. Give it a little case

for Jeff. I personally think this is an incredible project and I am very

proud to give you this award. I am really delighted for all the people

who have been involved in the project. There are so many of them.

Thank you very much. see it for myself. Please welcome to

the stage the artists behind the chandelier of lost earrings, Lauren

Sager and Sharon Campbell. We would like to accept this award

on behalf of the hundreds of people who have, in different ways, been

involved in this project, especially the people of Manchester and Burnley

who have really backed us, the supported the project. With special

thanks to our families who have Well, this has been

a fantastic evening, and now we come to the final award of the night,

the Special Achievement Award. The reason I have been here for so

many years is because the national lottery promotes community, positive

change and education, all of which I firmly believe in. It is an honour

for me to do this. The winner of this award is

a young man whose only wish was to His name was Stephen Sutton,

and before he died he managed to This award is in recognition

of Stephen?s utterly infectious zest for life and his wish to make

the world a better place. Jason Manford can tell us

a little bit more I do not know how long I have got

left to live. One of the reasons for that is because I have not asked. I

don't see the point in measuring life in terms of time. I would

rather measured in terms of what I actually achieve. This is the

picture of Steve and that most of you will already know. A smiling,

courageous young man with his thumbs up. The gesture that became a symbol

of inspiration. Stephen had been diagnosed with bowel cancer at just

15. You cannot give me your time to live longer but I can give you a bit

of my motivation to go out there and achieve something, to help others,

to make a difference. And that is it.

Sadly in May of this year, Stephen lost his valiant fight against

cancer. He was 19. But his extraordinary passion to embrace

life has meant his message of positivity lives on.

Stephen wanted to help others enjoy life. One way he was able to

encourage hope and happiness was through the charity, fixtures,

supported by the national lottery. VM of my project was to spread

kindness. We called it a good gesture campaign. Me and 30 other

young people gave away free gifts in Birmingham. Young people often do a

lot of good things that go unnoticed. I found the best way to

help myself is to help others. Stephen's kindness and dedication to

others captured the hearts of the nation. So far he has raised over ?4

million for charity. He was determined not to waste a minute,

and our or a day. I cannot think of anybody I have met with such a zest

for life and a belief that you can get things done and who wanted to

live every minute. I want people to remember me as a fun, caring

teenager who wanted to make a bit of a difference to the world. So when

my friends and family look back they can be proud of me.

award on behalf of Stephen, please be upstanding for Stephen?s mum,

Thank you, everyone. I'm so proud to accept award on behalf of Stephen.

It embraced the values of volunteering, learning, positivity,

teamwork and friendship. He would have thought it was awesome to know

that what he had started will continue as his legacy. So thank

you. First Eden. Thank you. Thank you for watching this very

special event and are voting for your favourite lottery-funded

projects. Don?t forget it?s you at home

that makes this happen! I?d like to ask all

of our winners to join me on stage. If you have been inspired and want

to do something for your community, go to a website for more details.

You could be here next year. Here they are, your

National Lottery Stars of 2014.