‘Inspiring’ champions of communities honoured
After the very worst of years, the very best among us – from frontline health staff to key community volunteers and charity workers – have been recognised in The Queen’s 2021 New Year Honours. Here we spotlight some of the deserving stars that Prime Minister Boris Johnson applauds as “an inspiration to us all”.
Last year brought to the fore a new breed of community champions… including those working in the NHS to treat coronavirus patients, scientists developing effective vaccines and key workers keeping essential services operating.
These “ordinary people” who continue to go above and beyond have been recognised for sterling work delivered in extraordinary circumstances.
Michael and
David Knight have formed a solid partnership at Newport Cricket Club over the past 35 years, expanding the club to be more inclusive and overseeing the return of first class cricket to the city after a 54-year absence. The pair have been involved with the club since they were schoolboys, and after their playing days took on numerous roles to stabilise the club after it lost its Rodney Parade home 30 years ago. With the club now based in Spytty Park, chairman Michael Knight said it was “really satisfying to see how it has developed” over the past three decades.
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Police patrols are being held on the Welsh border to stop non-essential journeys.
Source: UK Government
Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart has praised people from Wales who have received awards in this year’s New Year’s Honours list.
The list recognises the work and achievements of a wide range of remarkable people across the United Kingdom from all backgrounds.
Recipients from Wales in 2021 include people who have worked on the front line of the Covid-19 pandemic, familiar names from the world of sport and volunteers who have given up their time to help others.
Expressing his heartfelt thanks for their “inspiring achievements” Mr Hart congratulated all of those receiving awards.