Lisburn volunteer thanked for work with city council

Brian has worked for Lisburn City Council in a voluntary capacity for the past 26 years as a Receptionist and has also worked in the local community undertaking voluntary work with Ballymacash School Youth Club and First Lisburn Presbyterian Church Youth Club. Brian has also been a representative on the Lisburn Youth Council, Northern Ireland Youth Forum and on the Northern Ireland Youth Council.

Speaking about his MBE, Brian said: “I am honoured to be receiving an MBE and I am extremely grateful to the Council for nominating me. Although I have known for some time, it has been humbling to receive all the messages of congratulations and the shock of the news is still sinking in. I take pleasure in all the voluntary work I do and it is very rewarding to know that what I do is appreciated and is now recognised so publicly. I will continue to serve my local community and would encourage anyone who is considering doing voluntary work to go ahead and do it. I look forward to receiving my MBE at a ceremony later this year.”