In 1964 she was a founding member of the Barrow upon Soar Methodist Church Ladies Circle.
A 90-year-old woman has been named on the New Year's Honours List for services to the community in Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.
Coral June Kelham was nominated for her longstanding contribution to three areas of local, national and international community service.
She has been awarded a British Empire Medal.
In 1964 she was a founding member of the Barrow upon Soar Methodist Church Ladies Circle.
The group was set up to provide support and friendship for the young women of the village and it has also been an important focal point of community activities and fundraising for the Chapel.
Coral June Kelham also donated blood every year for 26 years after she found out she had A rhesus negative blood.
Outside of her community work in Barrow Upon Soar, she has knitted hundreds of jumpers for children in Eastern Europe, India and Africa via the charity International Aid Trust.
Fosse 107 spoke to Coral and she explained why she is active in lots of different communities.
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