Honours, 19 October 2024

We look forward to welcoming the 2024 Honours recipients to Coombe Abbey.

Our National Honours Ceremony is a highlight of our calendar year, celebrating the incredible work carried out by volunteers supporting RLSS UK.

Please note that tickets for this event will close on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, at 5 pm, or earlier if sold out, as there is a limited number of tickets available.

More information about the National Presentation of Honours

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We look forward to welcoming the 2024 Honours recipients to Coombe Abbey.

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