Ballycarry woman Valerie arrives by motorbike to community celebration after picking up a BEM in Kings Birthday Honours
- 22 days ago
A Ballcarry woman who was awarded for her decades of service to the village has arrived in style at a community celebration in her honour.
Valerie Beattie was awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New Year Honours list 2024 in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the area.
The local woman, accompanied by her husband, Derek and their two sons, received her medal at Hillsborough Castle on April 16.
To mark the occasion, Ballycarry and District Community Association held a celebration party at the community centre on April 20, with Valerie herself making her way to the event on a three-wheeled motorcycle.
Valerie Beattie was awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New Year Honours list 2024 in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the area.
The local woman, accompanied by her husband, Derek and their two sons, received her medal at Hillsborough Castle on April 16.
To mark the occasion, Ballycarry and District Community Association held a celebration party at the community centre on April 20, with Valerie herself making her way to the event on a three-wheeled motorcycle.