Hampshire residents honoured in Queen's Birthday Honours List

The list includes people who have excelled in their field of work, and people who have volunteered for charities or community groups throughout the pandemic and before.

Julie Haylett has been honoured with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to her local community in West End during Covid-19.

At the start of the pandemic, the 77-year-old created and drove the West End Coronavirus Support Group. 

Julie Haylett who is recieving a BEM for services to the West End community during Covid-19.

Led largely by social media, the group has supported the community by organising the delivery of hot meals, the collection of shopping and prescriptions and the establishment of food banks.

At first, the group focused on getting basics to people using Julie’s well established links in the community and within three weeks, more than 900 people had been recruited.

It then went on to became a means for fundraising, with many saying it has been an inspiration for others in the area.

Speaking to The Daily Echo about her prestigious honour, Julie said: “How would anyone feel? You just can’t believe it and I feel very lucky and very honoured to receive it.

“I’m receiving the award but it’s all down to the community to be honest. They really all rallied around and everyone did so much to help it was untrue.”

Peter Lees who is recieving an MBE for services to Medical Leadership. Photo by: Paul Braham.

Another Hampshire resident, 68-year-old Peter Lees has also been honoured for his work in medical leadership.

Peter who is Chief Executive at the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management worked as a neurosurgeon for 20 years, leading his department at University Hospital Southampton.

He became director of research and development and in 1999 became medical director of Southampton University Hospitals.

In 2009 he was made medical director and director of leadership of NHS South Central Strategic health authority and in 2011 he founded the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management.

He is said to have led the establishment of regional programmes across the UK with vibrant and enthusiastic learning and teaching meetings.

Peter, who is being awarded an MBE, said: “It’s great. It’s very flattering, but there’s an awful lot of people who’ve been very supportive and important along the way.”

Bashir Kara has been awarded a BEM for services to Tennis.

Another BEM is being awarded to 81-year-old, Bashir Kara from Southampton for his services to Tennis in the area.

Having been introduced to tennis through a friend, he started a journey to become a coach and upon becoming fully trained, began bringing tennis to children and young people in the city’s council estates with the City Tennis Club programme.

He became a tournament organiser for the club to enable the players to take part in affordable competitions and over the years, has brought tennis to many village courts in Hampshire.

He still works as part of a coaching team with his two current tennis clubs insisting he has no intention of stopping.

He said: “I’m immensely proud and extremely honoured to be awarded this. It came completely out of the blue.

“Tennis is seen as an elite sport and these kids who wanted to play didn’t know where to go and how to get onto the court. The aim was to try and make it so they could play and take part and enjoy.”

Welsh Rugby Union Group Chief Executive Martyn Phillips, pictured left, with Welsh Rugby Union Chairman Gareth Davies.

Former Welsh Rugby Union chief executive, Martyn Phillips will also be receiving an MBE for his services to rugby in Wales.

The 52-year-old who lives in Southampton first moved to the area when he was made chief executive of B&Q, based in Chandler’s Ford but has since gone on to work at the international side which thrived during his tenure.

On the field, a 2019 Six Nations Grand Slam win formed part of a record-breaking 14-match unbeaten run that saw the team rise to number one in the World Rugby rankings.

Martyn said: “I was a bit surprised to be honest. I’m a business person by trade, but to be recognised for my role in sport is a real honour.”

Honours list in full:

MBE:

• Anoop Jivan Chauhan, 57, Professor of Respiratory Medicine/Executive Director of Research, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. For services to Respiratory Medicine. (Southampton)
• Martyn Phillips, 52, Lately Chief Executive, Welsh Rugby Union. For services to Rugby in Wales. (Southampton)
• Peter Lees, 68, Chief Executive, Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. For services to Medical Leadership. (Brockenhurst)
• Jane Williams, 54, Director of Operations and Family Engagement, Naval Families Federation. For services to Royal Navy Personnel and Families. (Fareham)

BEM:

• Bashir Kara, 81. For services to Tennis. (Southampton)
• Julie Haylett, 77. For services to the community in West End, Southampton during Covid-19. (Southampton)
• Peter Barty, 49. For services to charity and the community in Fareham, Hampshire. (Fareham)
• Kath Kilburn, 60, Teacher, Robert Mellors Primary, Nottingham. For services to Education. (North Baddesley)
• Kerry Snuggs, 42, Founder, Acts of Kindness Community. For voluntary and charitable services to Vulnerable People during Covid-19. (Titchfield Common)
• Lindsay Gell (Southampton), Coordinator, Team Scrubbers. For services to the NHS during Covid-19