THREE Worcestershire locals have been awarded royal honours from the newly appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire.
British Empire Medals (BEM) were granted to Jim McBride, Patricia Court and Mark Glossop at the Worcester Guildhall on Friday (May 27).
The medals were awarded by Lord-Lieutenant Beatrice Grant for the recipients’ service to the local community.
Beatrice Grant said: “It was a real honour for me to present these medals to three extremely worthy Worcestershire recipients.
“They all had impressive citations, listing years of selfless support for organisations and the local community.
“The ceremony provided me with a great opportunity to thank them for their dedicated support of others over many years and for the wonderful example they have been to others.”
Jim McBride has spent years supporting the Worcestershire business community as a board member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. In his roles as chairman, president and chair of the area council he has supported thousands of business in navigating a new world of commerce, helping them to achieve growth and supporting them through challenging times.
Jim McBride said, “This medal reflects the hard work and professionalism of all at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. They are a great team, “hardworking and lots of fun. It’s been a privilege.”
Patricia Court was recognised for services to the community in Staffordshire, where she spent 38 years as a magistrate, sitting on over 10,000 cases. She has since moved to Worcester and volunteers with the witness service at Worcester Crown Court, supporting and providing guidance to witnesses through their judicial process.
Mark Glossop was recognised for his services to the community of Worcester, where he was instrumental in setting up and leading the Save Elgar’s village action group to protect the local area and worked with local volunteers to open a community shop in Lower Broadhead.
Mark Glossop has also been managing the Cathedral Ferry, which carries tourists and walkers across the River Severn at weekends in summer months, since it’s inception in 1983.
The ferry has raised more than £180,000 for the cathedral and other local charities.
