Great-grandfather from Keighley honoured by the Queen for lifetime's service to Scouts and volunteering
“I’ve said nowt,” laughed the 82-year-old, who is honoured today for services to young people and to the community in West Yorkshire.
He is recognised for having dedicated his life to charitable work and volunteering, particularly with the Scouts.
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Hide Ad“It is a surprise, I didn’t think I’d get this,” he said. “I am grateful.”
“I think really, from the bottom of my heart, that it’s the kids that get the benefit,” he said.
“From when they arrive on Scout camp to when they go home, there’s different faces. They are happy. I’ve benefited all the way round, with my wife beside me.”
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