is being hailed a “People’s Coronation” as the monarch has invited hundreds of community champions who have worked tirelessly to help others to the momentous event.
“I feel proud that I am able to give something back to them with these achievements and that feels very heartwarming.”Covid-19 pandemic “It is great to be recognised in this way. I am really looking forward to witnessing the ceremony in person and feeding off the atmosphere around me and meeting people who have probably done far more amazing things than I have.‘Singing and dancing makes people smile. I don’t like seeing them scared or upset’
“Life has been such a whirlwind since I received the British Empire Medal,” she says. “I am so excited and proud to be invited to the Coronation – but it will be bittersweet too because my late mum and dad watched thefrom outside Westminster Abbey in 1953, and now I will be watching the King’s Coronation from inside.
Joan has worked at Asda Pwllheli as community champion for 11 years and says “It’s a job I absolutely love and no day is ever the same.” Joan Scott, 57, a community champion at Asda, was awarded a British Empire Medal in recognition for the work she did during the Covid pandemic – including entertaining customers with her singing and dancing. She has now been invited to the King’s coronation.