King's New Year Honours: Here are all the recipients from the Harrogate District

By Dominic Brown
Published 29th Dec 2023, 22:30 BST
Updated 2nd Jan 2024, 10:18 BST
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Healthcare heroes, community champions and a long-serving lollipop lady have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours.

The New Year Honours List includes recipients who have made exceptional contributions to their local communities and the country as a whole.

This year’s list features 83 people from Yorkshire, including seven from the Harrogate District.

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Mary Fisher, of Summerbridge in Nidderdale, has been awarded a BEM (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire) for services to child road safety.

Mary Fisher with youngsters and staff members at Summerbridge Primary SchoolMary Fisher with youngsters and staff members at Summerbridge Primary School
Mary Fisher with youngsters and staff members at Summerbridge Primary School

Aged 88, she has been a lollipop lady since 1975, ensuring the village’s children get to Darley and Summerbridge Community Primary School safely.

A spokesperson said: “She knows all the children by name, knows their birthdays and will give out more than 50 Easter eggs each year.”

Roads Minister Guy Opperman said: "Mary’s dedication to ensuring the safety of school children in Summerbridge is admirable, and I wish to offer my sincere congratulations on her inclusion in the New Year Honours list.

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“After nearly 50 years' service, she is incredibly deserving of this national honour, which represents her steadfast commitment to her local community.”