Ludlow's Helen 'really honoured' to be made MBE in King's Birthday Honours
A south Shropshire woman who has been made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours says the news came as a "most surprising birthday present".
Lately the voluntary chief executive officer of the Ludlow Assembly Rooms (LAR), Helen Hughes was awarded the medal under her married name Rooker for her work for charity, the arts and the community, and says volunteering runs in the family blood.
"It was probably the most surprising birthday present," said Helen whose birthday was on Friday. "I am really honoured to receive it.
More:
"I received a letter from the Cabinet Office about six weeks ago and had not told a soul except my husband.
