County's shining lights receive British Empire Medals in special ceremony
Five of the county's shining lights have officially received the medals honouring their service to the community of Shropshire.
All five people were recipients of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King's New Year's Honours list.
Yesterday, they were officially presented with their medals by the county's Lord Lieutenant, Anna Turner.
The five were invited to a special ceremony at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery for the occasion.
The recipients included Olive Arnold of Whitchurch – who was recognised for her services to the community in Bronington, Mabel Elsie Finnigan – the County Captain of Shropshire Ladies Bowls Team who was honoured for services to bowls, Richard Charles Fowler – recognised for services to libraries as 'library lead' of Harbury Community Library in Warwickshire, Paul Rushworth – for services to charity, and Kathleen Kynaston – for services to swimming and to the community in Shropshire.
Mr Rushworth is a Shrewsbury comedian and magician, whose stage name is Paul Ray, received the BEM for his services to charity.
