Four people in Bury recognised in New Year Honours list

The royal awards list is published every year to recognise and reward the good work of citizens across 15 commonwealth countries.

The honours system recognises people who have made achievements in public life or who have committed themselves to serving and helping Britain.

These honours are awarded by King Charles III and appointments are usually recommended by outgoing or current Prime Ministers.

Chairman of the Fusiliers Museum Colonel (Rtd) Brian Mark Gorski MBE (Image: Newsquest)

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For 2024, four people from Bury have been made Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on the honours list for their work in the community.

This includes Huw Charles Davies who has served as chief executive of British Association for Supported Employment for services to employment for disabled people.

Chairman of the Fusiliers Museum, Colonel (Rtd) Brian Mark Gorski MBE, has received a CBE for services to museums and to the community.

Helen Hyndman Service Coordinator for Ask Eve at The Eve Appeal (Image: The Eve Appeal)

Helen Louise Hyndman, service coordinator for Ask Eve at The Eve Appeal, has been honoured for charitable services to women with gynaecological cancers.

And Ann Chapman has been recognised for services to the community in Radcliffe with a British Empire Medal.

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Other individuals from across a number of fields including arts and media, sport and education across the country have been honoured.

England goalkeeper Mary Earps, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis and Game of Thrones actor Emilia Clarke are among the stars of sport, stage and screen recognised in the New Year Honours list 2024, while the Archbishop of Canterbury leads those rewarded for their work on the King’s coronation.