An afternoon of celebration at The King's Awards Recognition Lunch, with recipients of the King’s Awards invited to Wigan Town Hall, with dignitaries representing His Majesty the King at the special event.
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00:18 So good afternoon everyone. As Mayor of Wigan Borough it is my privilege to welcome everyone to this celebration.
00:24 I'm very pleased to have in attendance the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mrs Diane Hawkins.
00:29 The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mrs Mary Elizabeth Walker.
00:34 So we also have our coronation champions in the room with us today.
00:40 And our Lord Lieutenant and our High Sheriff will be circulating that.
00:43 And I'm so proud of Wigan who really lead the way in the whole of Greater Manchester
00:48 by having an event like this to recognise people and groups who have gone out of their way to do exceptional things and been rewarded for them.
00:58 [indistinct chatter]
01:02 Thank you.