Valerie Collison

Valerie Collison (born 23 March 1933) is an English organist and composer of hymns and carols.

[1] Her best-known work is "Come and Join the Celebration" for which she composed both the lyrics and tune.

She also wrote "The Journey of Life",[2] popular in English primary schools as part of the Come and Praise hymnal.

[3][4] Her granddaughter, Martha Collison, is a British baker and food columnist.

She rose to fame after competing as The Great British Bake Off's youngest ever contestant.