Head coach Karen Kelly has been awarded the British Empire Medal after more than 50 years of dedicated voluntary service
A devoted Lanark swimming coach who has dedicated more than five decades to leading the town’s swimming club has been recognised in the King’s new year honours.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Karen told Lanarkshire Live: “I got letter from the cabinet office a few weeks ago saying I’d been nominated – it was a real surprise and I think it’s a reflection of how well the club has done over the years – there are a lot of people who work really hard to do that.
Head coach Karen runs six training sessions per week for the club’s 80 members aged from nine to young adults – including two “early bird” sessions every week which take place first thing before school – as well as taking on hours of further tasks such as administration and competition entries. “I think everyone at the club will be really happy – we’re a close team and I have great coaches who I work with at the club, and everyone is always very supportive of each other.
Karen was first introduced to Lanark ASC by mum Mary, who she describes as “a stalwart of the club for years”.
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