A local resident has been celebrated by village crafters with a bespoke post box cover created in honour of her dedicated service to the community.
Woolly tribute for Valerie Hawes
The knitters in Great Glen have been working hard to produce the tribute for Valerie Hawes, who was invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace. At eighty-nine years old, Mrs Hawes is still a member of the parish council and visits a local school every week to hear the children read.
Community spirit during pandemic
During the pandemic, she and her husband frequently volunteered to deliver items to those unable to leave their homes, despite many of those they helped being much younger than themselves.
The garden party at Buckingham Palace was held on Friday, May 8. Mrs Hawes was accompanied to the royal event by her daughter, Julie, and her son, Jonathan.
Royal recognition
Residents commented that the village of Great Glen is very lucky to have such a wonderful resident and offered a big congratulations to her for the royal recognition.
Location: Great Glen, Leicestershire
