Residents who “represent the best of Shropshire” have been recognised in King Charles III’s first New Year Honours list.
Clockwise from top left; Pauline Dee BEM, Graham Furber BEM, Patricia Ward-Jones BEM and Tom Hatfield
She has also devoted more than 20 years’ service to Wem Youth Club, as chair and co-chair for many years.She has also been a key member of Shropshire Scouting for more than 20 years in a variety of roles, and was invited to act as District Scout Chair for the District Executive in 2000, and is Vice President of Shropshire Guiding.Mrs Dee said:"I was a councillor for 40 years and just to be recognised for the work I have done for Wem, it is an honour. I love Wem, it is a great little town.
She added:"You have to be there for people, not there for a political party. It is people not politics, that was always my motto.", from Wellington, has also been awarded the BEM for coordinating the service’s response to the pandemic, which saw 10,000 vaccinations administered by its staff. SFRS's Chief Fire Officer, Rod Hammerton, said:"This is well-deserved recognition of the excellent work Tom undertook in making sure Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service could play a full and effective role in protecting the public from Covid-19. Tom's energy, innovation and collaborative approach made a real difference to our community's protection.", 74, from Bomere Heath, receives the BEM for services to cricket, to disability sport and to the community in Shropshire.
Mr Furber's other son Christopher has enjoyed huge success coaching GB's paralympic teams in cycling, swimming, and now in canoeing. A Shrewsbury-based member of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games team has been acknowledged for her part in the success of the Games with a BEM.has been given the BEM for services to young people from her role as Head of Legacy for the Games.
She said:"I will admit to having a little squeal of joy when I found out and after what has been such a difficult year and a huge amount of work that went into the project, it's really lovely to be recognised. The charity aims to help terminally ill children and their families, and she has worked tirelessly in her time as a fundraiser, organising many events which have raised more than £50,000 for the charity.The tens of thousands of pounds that she has raised have been used in countless ways to change the lives of sick children and their families, including trips to Disneyland and the purchasing of specialised medical equipment.
The 61-year-old has been part of two county charities Shrewsbury Homes for All, and A4U, for more than 20 years.
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