HONOURS
R oyal l y R ew arded This month Ulster Tatler features a selection of photographs from those members of the community recognised in the Birthday Honours.
JOHN DALZELL OBE Mr John Dalzell has been presented with his OBE which he received on this year’s Honours list in recognition of his continued work and service to Southern Area Hospice. John, who held an MBE, was delighted to have stepped up to an OBE for his 29 years of service. John has been sitting out on Hill Street for Southern Area Hospice Services since 1991, raising almost £1.9 million in the process. This coming year will mark his 30th consecutive Sit-Out in Newry whilst John turns 80 this year mid sit-out. Presenting the OBE to John, is Lord Lieutenant of Down, David Lindsay. Pictured are John Dalzell OBE, Lord Lt of Down, David Lindsay, and staff of Southern Area Hospice Services.
DUNGANNON RUGBY RETIREMENT
Harold Walker pictured with daughter Suzanne, son Keith and grandchidren, Caitlin and Bethany. Club president Brian Magowan presents Harold Walker with a framed montage.
Members and guests enjoyed a very sociable evening in the Clubhouse recently, when Harold Walker was honoured with a retirement party for his 30+ years as Clubhouse Manager. It was also his 80th birthday and the organisers had a presentation along with a cake for him. Club president, Brian Magowan thanked Harold for his service to the Club before presenting him with a framed montage of photographs. During the evening several well wishers, some of them from the southern hemisphere, joined in a video link to wish Harold well in his retirement.
Paddy Johns (right) and friends. 42
