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Bakewell YouTube Star Farmer honored by the Prime Minister

John Butler

John Buxton didn’t know about YouTube until 2018, but has since produced over 200 videos sharing tips, stories and meditation instructions from his Derbyshire farm with the aim of reducing anxiety and helping people improve their wellbeing.

John’s videos have reached huge audiences worldwide during the pandemic, with over 198,000 subscribers to his Spiritual Unfoldment channel drawn to his unique mental health management strategies.

John also hosts meditation retreats and has published eight nonprofit books that offer further spiritual insights.

Sarah Dines, MP for Derbyshire Dales, congratulated John on his Prime Minister award, saying, “John Butler really deserves the Prime Minister’s Points of Light award. His YouTube videos have offered comfort, inspiration and support to people during the pandemic. not just here in the Derbyshire Dales but all over the world.

“The pandemic has been a scary and uncertain time for many, and I know John’s videos, guided meditation, and words of wisdom have helped people feel less alone and worried during this time.”

John said, “This is a surprise! Thanks. But first let me turn my attention to my teachers – nature, common sense, and meditation. Without them, I wouldn’t have a ‘Point of Light’ that I can share. “

John is the 1782nd person to receive the British Prime Minister’s Points of Light Daily Prize, which was first launched in April 2014 to recognize outstanding personalities who make a difference where they live. Every day, someone somewhere in the country is selected to receive the award to celebrate their remarkable achievements, including hundreds of volunteers recognized for how they have served their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Points of Light Awards recognize outstanding individual volunteers who

People who change something in their community and inspire others.

The Prime Minister announces the winners daily

celebrate, encourage and promote volunteering and the value it brings to the country.

If people know anyone who could be a point of light they should write to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street. Website: www.pointsoflight.gov.uk

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