Many congratulations to the Friends of Roundhay Park (FoRP), who were recently presented with the Kings Award for Voluntary Service, the equivalent to an MBE.

A certificate and engraved piece of rock crystal were presented by the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson, at an event for the volunteers hosted by Dine at the Mansion. Both items will be on display in the Mansion’s café.

The picture shows the Lord Lieutenant flanked by FoRP’s Chair, Richard Critchley and Secretary, Carol Haughton with key Trustees, along with others who wrote letters of support with the application, including LP&GS Forum Chair, Lynda Kitching.