It was a nights of many firsts at the Romeo Awards this year, with one noticeable first being Dixie Farley struck speechless.
There was plenty of loud cheering when Dixie's name was read out as the winner of the Best Service Person Female category, sponsored by the Stratford Business Association, but Dixie herself took a while to find her voice.
"I just don't know what to say. I only came tonight to keep a friend company."
Once Dixie got over her shock, she was quick to thank her work colleagues at Stratford District Council.
"It's good fun and we get on well."
