Dedicated community worker in New Year’s Honours List

A DEDICATED woman who has worked tirelessly for her community has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jan 2013, 14:00 BST

Marlene Chambers, 78, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Thornhill Lees.

The mother of three and a grandmother of six said: “I thought it was a joke at first, then I thought it was a scam!”

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Colleagues and friends nominated her for the award for the work she has done in the area, which includes saving a children’s home from closure in the 1970s and a 12 year project to get a community centre in the village. She has also battled against plans to build on green belt land.

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