What has my sister Ann got in common with Lenny Henry, Kevin Spacey, Eddie Redmayne and Van Morrision?
Answers on a postcard?
Well....I Will tell you..........for she, they and only 1000 other people from this nation have been given an award IN THE 2015 QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST,
How bloody amazing is that ?
Ann has been awarded THE BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL for services to her community of Prestatyn and for her charity work and I think it's a wonderful tribute to all of her hard work over decades of community support.
Answers on a postcard?
Well....I Will tell you..........for she, they and only 1000 other people from this nation have been given an award IN THE 2015 QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST,
How bloody amazing is that ?
Ann has been awarded THE BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL for services to her community of Prestatyn and for her charity work and I think it's a wonderful tribute to all of her hard work over decades of community support.
Ann Walkden Williams BEM ( left)
Fan- fucking-tastic!
Amazing. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS! CONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDelete(do you have to bow/curtsey to her now?) ;-)
Well done her. It's good to see recognition for someone who is not a highly paid fat cat.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Ann! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThey all look fabulous, would have liked to have seen a pic of you all scrubbed up as well!!
Excellent! Although I will say that considering all the things you do for others as you potter around your village, there must be something genetic going on.
ReplyDeleteGood Lord! That does seem incredibly impressive! I know you must be so proud of her!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. A proper person being recognised. i love your pride in her x
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely news - you and the whole family must be soooo proud xxx
ReplyDeleteYou better now watch your 'P's and Q's' John!!
ReplyDeleteGood for your sister, Ann!! Congratulations!!
I would venture to suggest that, as I and many others love reading your blog each day, that you should have your own BEM as well - Bloggers Entertainment Medal for services to blogging and putting Trelawnyd on the map!
ReplyDeleteTrelawnyd is on the map!
DeleteCongratulations to your sister (and by association you). Does she get to go to the palace to pick it up or does it come in the mail? I hope the palace! If there's one thing I like about the honours system is that it gives credit to some very real people doing good.
ReplyDeleteThat is a high honor indeed and well-earned!
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations to your sister. What an achievement! I agree with commenters above that it's great to see a "real" person being rewarded and recognised for doing good.
ReplyDeleteWonderful honor! How proud you must be! Well done indeed! X
ReplyDeletewell done from me over here........
ReplyDeleteA heartfelt congratulations to you sister, for her hard work being recognized -- I know it's well deserved! What a proud moment for her and your family!!
ReplyDeleteBut it's interesting (at least to me) for the British government to be presenting honors with the word 'empire' in them, given it no longer has one ... Sorry.... Just a thought from a "dumb American..."
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteIs it now Lady Ann?
I bet you are one proud brother . Congratulations, such a lovely recognition of good work .
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Congratulations to you, Ann!
ReplyDeletethat's fantastic!
ReplyDeletesomeone got something right while you were growing up, thats for sure
Lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely? Seriously Rachel. I have become used to your sarcasm....is this is all you can say?
DeleteJo in Auckland, NZ
It was the middle of the night for me. I was not being sarcastic and I am sure John knows that. And yes, one word is plenty, eulogizing isn't always necessary.
DeleteThat is so great. Congratulations to her.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely grand!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely WONDERFUL. Congratulations to her, and how nice to hear that an unsung soldier gets acknowledged.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome! (And you're not at alllll proud for her...) Congratulations.
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ReplyDeleteI need to proof read my comments better! I know you are all proud of her and it is well deserved.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ann!
Wow, what an honor! Congratulations to your sister!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, how wonderful. How nice also that you are related to a celebrity.
ReplyDeleteBTW, her dress is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Ann!
ReplyDeleteTo think I almost know someone who knows someone who is famous for all the right reasons. Go Ann! (And nice of you brother to share your pride online)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your sister. What a great honor!
ReplyDeleteWHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS from France.
ReplyDeleteYeeHawwww !
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip
Great news. These things are not given lightly, so that says a lot about your wonderful sister.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Anne. It's so good that people like your sister are recognised. Hope that there is going to be a family party and a good old knees up !!!!!!! XXXX
ReplyDeleteFantastic. Well done Ann, a real honour.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff! and I agree with Marty Damon....it must be in your blood..x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Ann.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad was awarded the BEM in 1973. It was one of the proudest days of our lives as a family.
Fabulous news ! Congratulations to Ann who looks lovely in that dress xx
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations to your sister.#Lisa x
ReplyDeleteWell done Ann! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteMy Dad got an MBE a few years back. I was proud of his achievement. You must be very proud of your sister's too! x
ReplyDeleteFantastic news - congratulations to her!
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations to Ann. really good to hear.
ReplyDeleteBoth those frocks are lovely.
Gill
That is wonderful - well done to your sister!
ReplyDeleteMany Congratulations to Ann!!!
ReplyDeleteIt seems that something was very right in the way you and your siblings were brought up John!
Oh WOW!!! Many congratulations to Ann and a huge thank you for all the charity work she has done over the years. So lovely to hear that the British Empire Medal has been awarded to someone who has merely worked to help people instead of for fame and reward.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Ann, how wonderful x
ReplyDeleteWonderful. A proper person being recognised. i love your pride in her x
ReplyDeleteLovely news! Many congratulations to your sister, John. It sounds like it was well deserved.
ReplyDeleteLovely news! Many congratulations to your sister, John. It sounds like it was well deserved.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your sister and your family, commitment to the community must run in the family!
ReplyDeleteMany people get honours for all the wrong reasons - but not so your sister Ann. Giving of her time and energy to help her community over many years means that her award is richly deserved. Well done Ann!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. Salutations from New Zealand :)
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland, NZ
Marvellous news. She is obviously an extraordinary lady. I love her dress too!
ReplyDeleteCut from the same kind and generous cloth as her bro xoxo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your sister that is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your sister that is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your sister that is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Ann...what an honor!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. And how proud you obviously are. Give Ann my very best wishes & congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to her! That is terrific!
ReplyDeletePass on my cogratulations too John. I do love to see hard work rewarded.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ann!!!!! That really is wonderful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased to know about this. Congratulations and blessings.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you Ann.
ReplyDeleteYour family and your charity must be so proud of you. Well Done!!
xx
Congratulations to your sister. What an honor! I know you are very proud of her!!
ReplyDeleteScotch eggs all round! Hearty congrats to sis. It seems that acts of self-sacrifice (not to mention bravura) run in the family. Hope you don't have to wait too long for your own turn, J.G. But until that happens you have every right to walk around preening yourself. When Ann gets her invite to the Buck House garden party make sure she takes you as her escort. I want to read a blog of yours spilling the beans of what you found out when sniffing around.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, congrats to your sister!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for ypur good wishes, i will pass them on shortly as we are off to celebrate Anns hard work
ReplyDeleteJjxxxx
Well...if that don't beat all !! Bouquets of wild roses and maple leaves to Ann from Canada.
ReplyDeleteWell...if that don't beat all !! Bouquets of wild roses and maple leaves to Ann from Canada.
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful. Congratulations to your sister. This is turning into a great year for your family. How absolutely thrilling. xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your sister, John!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ann BEM! The world needs more people like you!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved, Congrats Ann! xxx
ReplyDeleteWow! You must be so proud of her. Hey Ann! Gorgeous, outstanding dress for the occasion!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for your comments xxx
ReplyDeleteAs you say Fanfuckingtastic! Congratulations to her..you must be an extraordinarily proud broether.
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