A TRIO from the county have received ‘Maundy Money’ from the Queen in the post as their face-to-face ceremony was cancelled due to coronavirus.

Money is normally given at St George’s Chapel in Windsor for members of the community who have demonstrated Christian service over many years.

Bishop John said: “The service for the giving of Maundy money by the Queen is always such a moving occasion and it’s really disappointing for all concerned that it wasn’t able to take place this year. That doesn’t lessen the significance of the money given to this year’s recipients.”

Dorothy Johnson, 86, member of Ombersley Road Methodist Church in Worcester, where she has single-handedly been responsible for them being and remaining a Jubilee Congregation.

Dorothy said: “I felt very honoured and humbled to be considered for such an award. We are a very close family in our church and a team.

“Although I’ve been given this, I want to share it with everyone – we all work together and everyone deserves it.”

Mike Bunclark, 74, member of St Martin’s Church, London Road, Worcester, has been churchwarden in his parish church and lay chair of the deanery synod, as well as serving the diocese in its councils.

Mike said: “I was incredibly surprised and very humbled when I received the letter, you never expect it to happen to you.”

Janet Bryan, 72, member of St Peter’s Church in Droitwich, where she had served as lay chair of Droitwich Deanery for many years.

Dorothy said: “ It is a great honour and I wondered why I’d been selected.

“It was disappointing when I learned that the service wasn’t going ahead, but I wasn’t surprised.”

READ MORE: Coronavirus: One more death recorded in Worcestershire hospitals

READ MORE: Do we need to wear face masks?

Bishop John added: “The coins are a token of appreciation from someone who has given such extraordinary Christian service over a long lifetime.”