King’s Award Presentation
April 30, 2025
by Martin Lawrence
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On Saturday, April 26, The Open University hosted our wonderful ceremony for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service presentation. Professor Josie Frazer, the Vice Chancellor of The Open University, welcomed everyone warmly.
Martin shared the history of Redway Runners, followed by Countess Howe, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, presenting the Plaque and Certificate signed by King Charles. Martin accepted the award on behalf of the club, expressing thanks to all the volunteers who have made Redway Runners one of the largest running clubs in the country, if not the world.
A special film highlighting our volunteers was shown.
We were honored to have many esteemed guests, including The High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, Chris Curtis, the MP, the Mayor of Newport Pagnell, the Deputy Mayor of Milton Keynes, and the Chairman of Buckinghamshire Council, alongside our fab volunteers.
After the presentation, we enjoyed tea, coffee, and cake while listening to the delightful Olney Brass Band. It was truly an amazing afternoon, and we are grateful to everyone who contributed to this memorable afternoon for Redway Runners.
King’s Award Press Release
Kevin has issued the Press release below, we are happy for you to share far and wide to help it Make the News
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Redway Runners Press Release – 26th April 2025
King’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to Milton Keynes based Redway Runners
Countess Howe, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, presented Redway Runners Founder and Chairman, Martin Lawrence, with a Plaque and Certificate signed by King Charles to commemorate the club being awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for voluntary groups.
Countess Howe read the citation, which highlighted the amazing contribution the volunteer-led running group has made to the Milton Keynes community over the last 14 years.
The Open University hosted the joyful ceremony, at which attendees were shown a specially made film highlighting memorable moments from the club’s history.
Olney Brass Band entertained guests, who included many Redway Runner volunteers, Pippa Kirkbride (The High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire), Chris Curtis (MP for Milton Keynes North), Paul Day (Mayor of Newport Pagnell) and other esteemed dignitaries.
Redway Runners was created in January 2011 and is completely run by volunteers. It caters for all running abilities, especially beginners.
The club currently has over 3,000 active members who have a choice of more than 40 runs each week. It is has proudly raised over £90,000 for charity. Further information is available at www.redwayrunners.com or email to rr@redwayrunners.com.
King’s Award Special Video
At the King’s Award presentation we showed a specially made film, about our volunteers you can now vie a copy at:
https://youtu.be/y2uL0p2sU3A?si=FABuB6HrQr4n2mYz
Thank you to all our fab volunteers.
