Royal recognition for Coastal’s Area Caretaker

Alan Cunningham, an Area Caretaker with Coastal since July 2000 was presented with an award for ‘long and outstanding service’ from HRH Prince of Wales in March this year, for his volunteer work with the Welsh Guard Association over the past 15 years.

Alan served in the Welsh Guards for six years from 1969 - 1975, leaving with the rank of Lance Sergeant. 15 years ago he got involved with the Swansea Welsh Guard Association and is currently Secretary of the Llanelli & Carmarthen Branches of the Welsh Guards Association. Alan’s volunteer work includes looking after the ‘old soldiers’ and veterans and arranging trips and outings for them. 

The presentation took place at Hounslow Barracks where serving soldiers and guardsmen were also receiving awards.