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14-06-2025
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RNLI volunteer recognised in King's Honours list
A dedicated volunteer has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. Nick Hayward, from Lymington in Hampshire, has been honoured with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of 44 years of unwavering commitment to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Aged 18 when he joined the Lymington lifeboat crew in 1981, he was appointed helm (in command of the boat) three years later. "When the [honours] letter arrived from the Cabinet Office, I had to read it several times before it sank in. I'm still reading it to make sure it's correct," he said. Mr Hayward added: "I don't think I could have been more elated and humbled at the same time. "It would not have been possible without my family, friends and all at Lymington Lifeboat Station who have supported me over the last 44 years. "Being part of the RNLI family is a privilege." Throughout his time with the RNLI, Mr Hayward has trained many other members of the crew. In 1995, he took on the role of station mechanic, ensuring the lifeboat, launch vehicle and equipment were maintained to the highest possible standard and ready at a moment's notice. In 2011, he also became a deputy launch authority, providing a critical link between the Coastguard and lifeboat. Steve Billett, Lymington's lifeboat chairman, said: "What Nick has - and continues to achieve - is a shining example of what volunteering and commitment to the community really means." RNLI chief executive Peter Sparkes said: "I am so pleased to see this national recognition right across the RNLI, from the frontline delivery of our lifesaving services to our shops and fundraising groups." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts join Beckham in honours King's Birthday Honours: How does the UK honours system work? County's heroes recognised in King's honours list RNLI
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14-06-2025
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Lymington RNLI volunteer recognised in King's Honours list
A dedicated volunteer has been recognised in the King's Birthday Hayward, from Lymington in Hampshire, has been honoured with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of 44 years of unwavering commitment to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).Aged 18 when he joined the Lymington lifeboat crew in 1981, he was appointed helm (in command of the boat) three years later."When the [honours] letter arrived from the Cabinet Office, I had to read it several times before it sank in. I'm still reading it to make sure it's correct," he said. Mr Hayward added: "I don't think I could have been more elated and humbled at the same time. "It would not have been possible without my family, friends and all at Lymington Lifeboat Station who have supported me over the last 44 years. "Being part of the RNLI family is a privilege." Throughout his time with the RNLI, Mr Hayward has trained many other members of the 1995, he took on the role of station mechanic, ensuring the lifeboat, launch vehicle and equipment were maintained to the highest possible standard and ready at a moment's 2011, he also became a deputy launch authority, providing a critical link between the Coastguard and lifeboat. Steve Billett, Lymington's lifeboat chairman, said: "What Nick has - and continues to achieve - is a shining example of what volunteering and commitment to the community really means."RNLI chief executive Peter Sparkes said: "I am so pleased to see this national recognition right across the RNLI, from the frontline delivery of our lifesaving services to our shops and fundraising groups." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
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13-06-2025
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Penny Mordaunt becomes dame in King's Birthday Honours
Former Conservative cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt has becomes a dame in the King's Birthday Mordaunt, who represented Portsmouth North between 2010 and 2024, said it was "lovely to be appreciated in this way". Her profile was boosted by her sword-carrying role as Lord President of the Council during the 2023 coronation ceremony - the first time the duty had been carried out by a 52-year-old, who also served as defence secretary and commons leader, was among a host of honours recipients from Hampshire. Dame Penny said: "I'm very conscious that everything I have ever got done has been with the help and efforts of others."So I'm feeling very grateful on many counts today."In Westminster she had twice challenged for the Conservative leadership, losing to Liz Truss and then pulling out of the race against Rishi Sunak. But her hopes of making it third time lucky were dashed when she lost her seat to her Labour opponent at last year's general election. Elsewhere in Hampshire, Nick Hayward, from Lymington RNLI, was awarded an MBE for his services to maritime said the honour was "exciting" and "humbling" and praised the work of everyone involved with the charity that he has dedicated 44 years of his life to."We have one aim in mind - that is to save lives and help people," he volunteer said he was looking forward to a trip to the palace, describing it as the "pinnacle" for him. Multiple gold medal-winning Paralympian Monica Vaughan was given an OBE for her services to swimmer from Waterlooville put in dominant performances at the games in Toronto in 1976 and in Arnhem in picked up nine Paralympic golds and one silver across the two events. Tom Yendell was awarded an OBE for services to young people people with mother took the controversial medication Thalidomide before his birth and told how he was taken away from his parents for the first six months of his this difficult start the mouth and foot painting artist from Alton went on to set up his own art gallery and has since created the Unique Art Awards, a competition for disabled children between the ages of seven and 21 years recognises and encourage disabled young artists throughout the UK. Other honours recipients include: Charlotte Carter JP, a magistrate from Freshwater on the Isle of Wight who was the only islander to receive an honour. She was awarded an MBE for services to the administration of justice on the Isle of Wight and in HampshireThomas Roddick, from Emsworth, received a knighthood for the work his organisation, The Roddick Foundation, has done to support charities. Romsey based surgeon Prof Peter Brennan was awarded an OBE for services to surgery and patient Safety. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
