The 73-year-old Dr. Aruna Mene of Hatfield said she was “very near and dear to my heart” about sustainability.
She stated, “I’m really appreciative that my effort is being recognized.
She was one of several residents of the area to get an honor in the King’s list of first birthday honorees.
Her interest has “kind of exploded” into her major focus after she spent 30 years working for the NHS as a histopathologist, a person who analyzes organs, tissues, and cells.
I simply do it since I love doing it.
She creates fabric collages, rag rugs, baskets, and new clothing items using leftover fabric from tailors or old garments.
Any money earned goes to a number of organizations she supports, including the Anandwan commune in central India, the Hemalkasa Health Foundation UK, the Nirmalya Trust in Pune, India, the Evelina Children’s Hospital, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University College Hospital, London.
It was a “total unexpected” when she learned she had been granted a BEM, according to Dr. Mene.
She anticipated that more people would learn about “cheap fashion” as a result.
It’s an environmental catastrophe, thus raising awareness is crucial.
Colin Garrett, 81, of Berkhamsted, has been described as being “gobsmacked” after receiving a BEM for his contributions to the violin-making industry.
Before switching employment, he claimed he could only attend for a year. A few years later, he enrolled in another course.At that point, he admitted, “I was hooked.””I then gave up practicing law after suffering several mild strokes. After regaining my health, I returned to Newark College in September 2000 and studied there for three years.
“Most violin makers are very skilled at what they choose to do, but they have no background in business, law, or accounting.
“I listed them as charities, assisting others in realizing their professional aspirations.”
Those honored in the King’s birthday honors from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire also include:
- Ace at darts Fallon Sherrock, a 28-year-old Milton Keynes resident who received an MBE for her contributions to sports. In 2019, she created history by becoming the first female champion of the PDC World Championship.
- The Knighthood was given to Prof. Iain Gray, the director of aerospace at Cranfield University, for his contributions to the aerospace sector.
- The British Paralympic Association’s CEO, David Clarke, of Harpenden, received a CBE for his contributions to paralympic sport.
- YMCA Milton Keynes trustee Preston Ayres received a CBE for his work with children.
- The Cabinet Office’s strategies and protocol project manager, Nanar Setrakian of High Wycombe, received a CBE for her contributions to the State Funeral of Her
- St. Albans, Hertfordshire resident Anne Wingate received a CBE for her contributions to beekeeping.
- Newport Pagnell Baptist Church’s Rev. Stephen Wood was awarded a CBE for his work with refugees.
