Nominate your choice for Maundy coin recipient

Published Date: 15 January 2010

THERE is still time to send in nominations for special people to receive the unique silver Knaresborough Maundy coin.
The coins are being produced to mark the celebrations this year of the 800th anniversary since the Royal Maundy was first presented at Knaresborough Castle by King John in 1210.

A working group has been set up to organise the celebrations as preparations for the main event on Saturday, April 3, Easter Saturday get underway.

Chair of the Maundy Celebrations Working Group, Coun Christine Willoughby said: “The coins are to be presented to those people in Knaresborough and the surrounding area who have provided service to the town and its people.

“Your nominations should be no more than 200 words and can be sent to the Town Clerk at Knaresborough House. We would like nominations by February 27.”

The group is also producing a different version of the coin to be given to each child in the town’s primary schools.

“Preparations are gathering pace for the Maundy celebrations in the town but there is lots of work still to do,” added Coun Willoughby.

“The next Working Group meeting is on Monday, January 18 in the council chamber at Knaresborough House at 7.30pm.

“We would especially welcome support from town organisations who would like to run a medieval themed game or other entertainment at our event on April 3 to be held at the Castle,” added Coun Willoughby.