6:00pm Sunday 21st March 2010
By David Hemming
THE manager of Bridgwater's Sydenham Family Centre enjoyed a “once in a lifetime” experience when the Queen presented her with an MBE.
Dr Jas Jutley-Plested, who lives in Burnham, was honoured at Windsor Castle where she received the award for her services to young children and their families.
She told the Mercury: “I went to Windsor with my husband and our two children and I wore a beautiful red and black sari my brothers bought for me so they could be there in spirit.
“Windsor Castle was such a magnificent building and as I waited for the Queen to present me with my award I was amazed I wasn't feeling nervous at all.
“When I spoke to her it seemed like there was no-one else in the room and she has such an amazing presence about her. She asked me about my work and congratulated me.
“The whole experience was unforgettable and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. It really was a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Jas has led the provision of local parent support services and has been part of a successful child health promotion pilot.
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