A CHARITY fundraiser and a dedicated volunteer have been recognised in the New Year's Honours.
Joan Lloyd, from the Friends of Woodlands Cemetery, received a British Empire Medal (BEM).
Ms Lloyd said she was "so proud" to be awarded the gong, which was presented "for services to the community in Solihull".
In a Facebook message she reflected on the role of the group, founded in 2005, which has worked on a number of projects alongside visitors, relatives and the borough council.
The Woodlands site, which lies between Chelmsley Wood and Coleshill, is likely to expand in the coming years, with existing burial space rapidly running out.
Elspeth Martin, who had served as Mayoress of Solihull during the mid-noughties, also received a BEM in recognition of her charitable services to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
The organisation, which helps fund three air ambulance services covering the region, said it was "delighted" to announce the good news.
Following the announcement a number of wellwishers paid tribute to Elspeth's work, with many people keen to pay tribute to the "long-standing volunteer".
John Stokes wrote: "Lovely to see someone honoured in general that has done good for the community to help others."
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