Ice skating legends Torvill and Dean among Nottinghamshire figures to feature in King’s New Year Honours list

The dynamic duo have been recognised for their services to ice skating and voluntary work with a Damehood and Knighthood.

Star and charity champion Chuckle Brother Paul Harman Elliott, better known as Paul Chuckle, also features on the list with an MBE for his charitable service for his role as an ambassador for Marie Curie (Retford, Nottinghamshire).

Matthew Reed, Chief Executive, Marie Curie, said: “We are so pleased to hear that Paul has received an MBE for his services to Marie Curie. His support over the years has made a huge difference and he truly deserves to be recognised for his unwavering dedication and devotion to our charity. We’re extremely lucky to have Paul as one of our Marie Curie Ambassadors and we hope to continue to work with him for many years to come.”

James Whiting Chief Executive Officer, The Skinny Food Company was also awarded an MBE For services to the Food Industry (Mansfield, Nottinghamshire).

James, who is co-founder of The Skinny Food Co, was previously named in the Forbes 30 under 30 2021.

Community champions honoured include Frances Walker, Chair of Worksop Priory and Gatehouse Community Trust (WPGCT) awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the community in Bassetlaw.

Meanwhile Nigel Lymn Rose. Chair, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service and formerly President, National Association of Funeral Directors received an MBE For services to the Bereaved. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire).

The King’s New Year Honours showcase Nottinghamshire’s commitment to excellence across business, education, healthcare and community service.

FULL NOTTINGHAMSHIRE LIST

Knights Bachelor

Christopher Colin Dean OBE. For services to Ice Skating and to Voluntary Service. (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire)

Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)

Jayne Christensen ( Jayne Torvill ) OBE. For services to Ice Skating and to Voluntary Service. (Heathfield, East Sussex)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Mark Anthony Greenhalgh. Volunteer, Duke of Edinburgh's Award. For services to Young People in Nottingham. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)

Frances Walker. Chair, Worksop Priory and Gatehouse Community Trust. For services to the community in Bassetlaw. (Worksop, Nottinghamshire)

Gillian Anne Marriott. For services to the Church and to the community in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

David John Astill. Managing Director, Nottingham City Transport. For services to Public Transport. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)

Paul Harman Elliott. Ambassador, Marie Curie. For Charitable Service. ( Retford, Nottinghamshire)

Fiona Mary George. Trustee, Rumbletums Community Cafe, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire. For services to Special Educational Needs. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)

Nigel Lymn Rose. Chair, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service and formerly President, National Association of Funeral Directors. For services to the Bereaved. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)

Kevin Andrew Craig Osbon. Founder, Focus Consultants. For services to the Economy and to Regeneration in the East Midlands. (Southwell, Nottinghamshire)

Janet Scott. Lately East Midlands Regional Chair, Conservative Party. For Political Service. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)

James Whiting. Chief Executive Officer, The Skinny Food Company. For services to the Food Industry. ( Mansfield, Nottinghamshire)

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Dr Stephen John Shortt. General Practitioner, Village Health Group. For services to General Practice. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Professor Sarah Catherine Sharples FREng. Lately Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Transport. For services to Transportation, to Manufacturing Research and to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)