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British Empire Medals Award To Isle Of Wight Nature Lovers

Christie Lee-Taylor Deputy Clerk to HM Lord-Lieutenant, Jacquie Wilson, HM Lord-Lieutenant, Angela Hewitt, Lieutenancy Cadet

Two women from the Isle of Wight have received British Empire Medals at Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust in Blackwater.

Tuesday October 17 saw Jacquie Wilson and Angela Hewitt presented with the medals - awarded in the King's First Birthday Honours list - by the Lord Lieutenant.

Angela, founder of Newport based Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust received the BEM medal for her services to conservation and education, said:

“It’s a huge honour and a shock, I am just overwhelmed.”

Jacquie, founder of Isle of Wight Hedgehog Rescue, received her BEM Medal for service to wildlife rehabilitation.

She said:

"Like Angela, I feel honoured to receive this award.

"We were so happy to have the presentation at Naturezones because it meant we could have our volunteers with us."

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