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Jun 2020
Royal secret revealed as Harrogate volunteers arrive for work
Volunteers working for Harrogate and Ripon Food Angels reacted with joy this morning when thy woke up to the news they'd been honoured by the Queen.
Harrogate and Ripon Food Angels were shocked and delighted to hear about their royal recognition as they arrived to deliver today's hot meal service.
The Queens Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award a voluntary group can be given.
As well as receiving a crystal award and a signed certificate from the Queen, two volunteers will be chosen out of a hat to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May 2021.
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A champagne celebration was arranged, typically though they put other people first, and postponed cracking open a bottle until they have made their lunch deliveries.
Instead, when asked how they might celebrate their success, Mr Clarkson said,
“I’ll tell my kids, they are very proud of me doing this, they like the fact that I’m helping out. It’s a warm day so I might have a beer later in the garden.”
Sue Cawthray the CEO of Harrogate Neighbours was excited to reveal the big secret and looks forward to celebrating properly when they are able.
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