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Newport Charity's Tireless Work Recognised At Buckingham Palace

A community charity based in Newport has been given the royal seal of approval at Buckingham Palace.

Pan Together supports and provides a community hub for the residents of East Newport.

Yesterday (Wednesday) saw one of the charity's longest-serving volunteers, Wendy Parsons, attend His Majesty's Coronation Garden Party at the palace

As well as being an invaluable volunteer, Wendy is the supervisor of the charity's community cafe based at Downside Community Centre in Newport.

Wendy said:

"I was absolutely thrilled to be able to attend this very special day and to represent Pan Together at such an amazing event. 

"I'll remember it forever."

In June 2022, as part of her Late Majesty's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Pan Together received The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

This is the highest award a voluntary organisation can receive in the UK and the organisational equivalent of an MBE.

Rachel Thomson, Pan Together's Community Centre Manager, said:

"Once again, we're over the moon to receive this royal recognition for the charity's vital and direct work to support vulnerable local people when the cost of living crisis is biting so hard for so many. 

"As a Pan resident, Wendy was a great representative for the charity and we're so pleased that she had a lovely day". 

 

Photos one and two show Wendy outside Buckingham Palace.  Photo three shows the procession of the Yeomen of the Guard.  Photo four shows HM The King and the Queen Consort.

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