Maundy Money honour for Jim Bunting
Congratulations to Jim Bunting, who was one of this year’s recipients of the Royal Maundy.
Accompanied by his wife, June, Jim received his Maundy purses from Her Majesty Queen Camilla at the special service during Holy Week at Worcester Cathedral.
Jim, who had a 40 year career in education, including 24 spent as Principal of two different schools said: “I was very surprised and honoured to be chosen by the Bishop to represent Down and Dromore on such an occasion. The music and splendour of Worcester Cathedral were awe inspiring.”
Bishop David nominated Jim for his contribution over many years to the life of the Church of Ireland. He said:
“Jim Bunting has been a longstanding member of the Church of Ireland General Synod Board of Education, the Down and Dromore and Connor Board of Education, various committees at central church level and diocesan level including the General Synod of the Church of Ireland and Diocesan Council for Down and Dromore. At a local level he has served his own parish of St Mark’s Newtownards for countless years on the Select Vestry and in other voluntary roles within his local area. Jim has also for many years served as one of the Directors of the Church of Ireland Orphan and Children’s Society for the Counties of Antrim and Down. The Board supports Church of Ireland children and families in need within its geographical area.
“All of the above roles are voluntary and in each, Jim has served with loyalty and integrity.”