FOUR people from the Diocese of Winchester have been recognised by The Queen for their years of service to the Church and community life. The Queen marked Maundy Thursday by distributing ceremonial coins – Maundy Money – a tradition dating back centuries and inspired by the biblical account of the day before Good Friday, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and commanded them to ‘Love one another’. The recipients are men and women in later life, recommended for their public service. This year the award was distributed to 95 men and 95 women from across the country – representing The Queen’s age. The Queen usually distributes Maundy Money at a special ceremony but, owing to coronavirus, this year the tradition has been carried out by post, with four people from the Diocese of Winchester receiving the award.