The British Empire Medal
THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
HM L.ord-Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon said: “It has been a real pleasure to acknowledge and recognise the commitment of those people in Devon who have been honoured for being true community champions.”
“All the men and women awarded their British Empire Medals today were honoured for their work in different areas but all share an unwavering commitment to improving their community through voluntary work or through their support of a charitable cause.
“Through hard work and dedication they have all changed their communities for the better and I congratulate all of them, they should be very proud of their achievements.”
To be decorated
Mrs Jaqueline Avery, from Appledore for voluntary Service to ex Service Personnel – Secretary of North Devon & Torridge Division of SSAFA
Peter Bromell, from Tedburn St Mary for service to the community on Tedburn St Mary area.
Mrs Angela Chant, from Kingsbridge for service for Young People in the South Hams area. Project Director of Spiritulized
Barrie Charlesworth, from Braunton for services to Life Saving in North Devon
Mrs Jeanette Courtman, from Plymouth for services to Education and the community in Devon . After School Club Chair, Pre School Chair and Breakfast Club Chair
Mrs Maureen Gilbert, from Brixham for services to the community in Brixham
Mrs Melissa Middleton, from Teignmouth for services to charity in Kenya and the community of Devon
Norman F Pullen, from Shillingford St George for services to Exeter Cathedral and the community in Exeter.
Podcast for Radio Devon http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04ycqg6; it starts 2.30 through the programme.
