Earlier on 20th July 2021, amidst Covid restrictions, only few people could be invited when HM Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis presented the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) to Luton Council of Faiths (LCoF) at the Council Chamber in Luton Town Hall.
During Inter Faith Week on 15th Nov’21 an event was held to celebrate this success by presenting our many volunteers, faith and community leaders, the Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) Badges.
Amongst few others, two of the founding members of LCoF (now retired) were unable to join on 15th Nov, because of mobility issues.
On 1st Dec’21, LCoF Chair Prof Zafar Khan & Vice Chair Gulie Butcher visited those two founding members Mary Salvage (Christian) & Barbara Felson (Jewish) and presented them the Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) Badges at their doorstep in a Covid-safe way.
They also presented a QAVS Badge to Mrs Tara Solanki, wife of Late Mr Natu Bhai Solanki (Hindu) whose immense contributions to LCoF over the years are fondly remembered.
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, well-wishers and partners for supporting the work of Luton Council of Faiths.
From L to R: Mrs Tara Solanki wife of Late Mr Natu Bhai Solanki (Hindu), two founding members Barbara Felson (Jewish) & Mary Salvage (Christian) presented with the Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) Badges at their doorstep in a Covid-safe way.by LCoF Chair Prof Zafar Khan & Vice Chair Gulie Butcher