A Dorset charity was honoured to showcase its community work to King Charles and Queen Camilla during their royal visit to Dorset last week.
Among the charities represented during the King and Queen's visit to Dorset on Thursday, July 16, was Lighthouse Poole, who shared their community work at the recently renovated Grade I-Listed Corn Exchange in Blandford Forum.
The visit included viewing the newly restored George II Royal Coat of Arms in the Town Hall, a plaque unveiling and a walkabout to greet members of the local community.
Elspeth McBain, chief executive of Lighthouse Poole, said: "It was a privilege to meet with The King and Queen at the event.
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"With Lighthouse nearing its 50th birthday in 2028, we greatly appreciated being recognised for our contribution to Dorset and we were honoured to participate alongside some of our county’s most deserving charities."
Lighthouse Poole representatives spoke with the King and Queen about their creative engagement programmes, which provide more than 25,000 engagements with the local community every year.
Ms McBain was joined by creative engagement manager Martha Earley and Josh Ward, a young beneficiary of the Get Creative programme.
As part of the visit, Queen Camilla was also handed a special collection of poetry written by members of the Lighthouse Young Writers group inspired by the theme of harmony and its importance in all aspects of our lives.
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