British Empire Medals for trio
Three women from Stirling district were each presented with their British Empire Medals at a ceremony in Stirling Castle.
The presentation to Mary Kenyon, from Kippen, Maud Crawford from Dunblane and Charlotte Hunt from Balfron was made by Stirling and Falkirk Lord Lieutenant Alan Simpson OBE in the Colours Room of the Argylls’museum.
Also in attendance were Vice Lord-lieutenant Colonel Alastair Campbell, Provost Douglas Dodds and the recipients’families.
The Lord Lieutenant said:“i am delighted these exceptional ladies have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to society.
“They have each worked tirelessly over many years in their different fields of activity and they thoroughly deserve their British Empire Medals. They have provided wonderful examples of selfless service to others.”
Mary Kenyon received her BEM for voluntary service to ex-service Personnel and to the community in Eastern Scotland.
She has worked for many years with SSAFA, the forces charity, becoming Chair of the East of Scotland area.
During Covid, she instituted new methods of working so that they could continue to support all those in need.
Maud Crawford received her BEM for services to traditional craft. She is an expert in embroidery, particularly crewel stitching, and has travelled all over Scotland to teach people this ancient art.
She was involved in designing and making many of the panels in the Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Charlotte Hunt received her BEM for services to charity and is the Honorary Vice-president of Scotland’s Garden Scheme.
For many years she was chairperson of the Stirlingshire Branch before becoming chairperson of the national charity and during her tenure, the numbers of gardens opened to the public increased and sums raised for charity grew.