Prestigious Honours Presentation at Lancaster Castle
On Friday 20 September, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.
In the magnificent Shire Hall, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, will be presenting British Empire Medals (BEM) on behalf of His Majesty The King to recipients from Lancashire commended in the recent Birthday Honours List for services to their local community.
The BEM recipients on the evening will be Jean Bolton from Chorley, Volunteer, Chorley's Angels, for her services to the community in Lancashire; Eileen Evans from Morecambe for her services to the Protection of Cats in Lancashire; Dorothy Ford from Thornton Cleveleys for her services to her local community; Michael Gauntlett from Colne for his services to Charity and to the community in Pendle; Jason Oldfield from Kirkham for his services to Kirkham and Wesham Cricket Club; Jane Phythian from Leyland for her services to Schools and to Education in Lancashire and Josephine Quinn from Poulton-le-Fylde for her services to Charity Administration and to Disadvantaged Communities in Malawi. Lee Duerden, a Philanthropist from Colne, who was also awarded the BEM for charitable services to the community in Pendle will receive his medal later in the year.
Mrs Parker said:
"It is a pleasure to present these British Empire Medals on behalf of His Majesty King Charles to so many people from Lancashire, in recognition of their outstanding service and contribution to our county."
Joining Mrs Parker and the Constable of the Castle, Mrs Pam Barker, on the evening will be the Chairman of Lancashire County Council, Tim Ashton; the High Sheriff of Lancashire, Mrs Helen Bingley, and the new Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Brigadier (Retd) Peter Rafferty, as well as a number of Deputy Lieutenants from across the county.
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Note to editors:
Journalists and photographers are invited to attend. People are asked to be in their seats by 6:15 pm, for a prompt start at 6:30 pm. There will be photograph and interview opportunities following the Investiture. Please note anyone wishing to video record the ceremony, permission must be granted prior to the event. Please contact the Lancashire Lieutenancy Office at Lancashire County Council on tel: 01772 533364 or Email: lieutenancy@lancashire.gov.uk to confirm your attendance. About the British Empire Medal (BEM): The BEM rewards an achievement or contribution of a 'hands-on' service to the community in a local geographical area. This might take the form of sustained commitment in support of local charitable and/or voluntary activity, or innovative work that has delivered real impact. At all levels, awards illuminate areas of dedicated service which merit public recognition. |