A church officer from Ayr scooped a Royal award for her dedication to Christian services.
Irene Bartholomew, 71, office administrator at Ayr St Columba Church, was awarded a ‘Maundy money’ gift at a special ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Maundy Thursday.
The annual Royal Maundy service, which dates back to the 13th century, sees the Queen offering coins to senior citizens to recognise their service to the church or community.