The phrase "it couldn't happen to a nicer chap" certainly applies to Brian Taylor, 77, who in rewarded with the MBE in the New Year's Honours List. One of life's gentlemen, Brian continues to serve as an official of the Briggensians' Association, representing former pupils of Brigg Grammar, Brigg Girls' High, Sir John Nelthorpe School and Brigg Sixth Form College.
He's also worked hard down the years as a school governor at SJN and as a magistrate (JP), plus undertaking fundraising for the British Heart Foundation.
Brian worked in personnel for the Brigg-based Glanford Borough Council - a job for which he was ideally suited.
Our picture shows him at an annual dinner of the Briggensians' Association. At the next one in March some of us will have the opportunity to raise a glass to our area's newest MBE "for services to the community in North Lincolnshire."
The Scunthorpe Telegraph has produced a warm tribute to Brian, viewable online through this link BRIAN'S HONOUR
Very well done, Brian.
ReplyDeleteAs an exRAF-type, like myself (I was in the mob before Pontius was a Pilate), Brian may recall the tongue-in-cheek comments when someone received an honour -
'MBE - My Blxxdy Efforts'
'OBE - Other people's Blxxdy
Efforts'
Congratulations Brian
ReplyDeleteVery good photo of you in press
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