Shropshire residents recognised in New Year honours list

Those from Shropshire receiving recognition from the Queen are:

Peter William Corfield has been appointed MBE for services to the community in Ludlow. He founded the Ludlow Hospital League of Friends which has greatly benefited town’s hospital.

Lady Veronica Cossons, the Shropshire Wildlife Trust president is appointed MBE for services to wildlife conservation.

Jacqueline Brookers, from Newport, received an MBE for services to the Soroptimist International in Bilston, West Midlands and the community in Moreton, Staffordshire.

Patricia McLaughlin, from Ellesmere, for services to tourism and to the community.

John Home, who set up a rehabilitation centre for former criminals at Willowdene farm in Chorley near Bridgnorth. John receives an MBE for services to the rehabilitation of offenders.

John Roberts, from Oswestry, is given an MBE for services to Athletics and the community.

Patricia Harding, from Craven Arms, is recognised with a BEM for services to the community in Clunton.

Janet Brandon, from Shrewsbury, receives a BEM (British Empire Medal) for services to the community in Ratlinghope.

The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire was knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list. Sir Algernon Heber-Percy has become a member of the Royal Victorian Order, KCVO, which recognises distinguished personal service to the Royal Family.

West Midlands Ambulance Service Chief Executive, Anthony Marsh, was also named in this year’s list. Mr Marsh who has been with the ambulance service for over 25 years, was announced as a recipient of the Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM).

Well known names making the honours list include the likes of actress Penelope Keith, singer Katherine Jenkins, Gavin and Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones and DJ Pete Tong.

The parents of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen have also been included in the New Year Honours List as well as Marcus Setchell, the doctor who oversaw the delivery of Prince George.