Presentation of MBE to Blanche Nicholson, Hansel, Symington. - 26th October 2016

Blanche Nicholson MBE, was presented with her MBE by Mr John Duncan,QPM, Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen at a ceremony in Broadmeadows, Hansel, Symington on Wednesday 26th October. Mrs Nicholson was awarded the MBE for Services to people with learning difficulties and their families.

John Duncan, QPM, Lord - Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran with Blanche Nicholson MBE

Pictured above (l to r) Cllr Helen Moonie, Provost of South Ayrshire, John Duncan, QPM, Lord - Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, Blanche Nicholson MBE, David Dickson, Deputy Lieutenant, Cllr Jim Todd, Provost of East Ayrshire.

Pictured above (l to r) Mrs Jess Duncan, Mr John Duncan, QPM, Lord - Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, Blanche Nicholson MBE,  Cadet Warrant Officer Caitlin McVittie, Lord Lieutenant's Cadet, Mrs Elizabeth Dickson, Mr David Dickson, Deputy Lieutenant.