Tag Archives: British Empire Medal

Lanfranc air disaster author named in King’s Birthday Honours

Posted on June 18, 2025 by insidecroydon

NEIL BENNETT reports on a significant name included on this year’s King’s Honours List Among the 1,215 names on this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list, one has particular significance for Croydon. Rosalind Frances Barbara Jones is awarded the British Empire … Continue reading →

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Divide and rule council’s lollipop cuts affect north hardest

Posted on June 22, 2013 by insidecroydon

Parents and pupils at the following schools need to approach their lollipop lady, or “school crossing patrol officer”, on Monday, shake them by the hand and thank them. Elmwood Junior, Lodge Road Oasis Academy Shirley Park, Long Lane St John’s/Shirley … Continue reading →

Posted in Aerodrome Primary, Croydon Council, Education, Oasis Academy, Park Hill Junior, Schools | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Rejoice! Croydon North’s Labour MP is awarded the OBN

Posted on June 16, 2013 by insidecroydon

Many sincere congratulations to June Rixson, the Croydon lollipop lady whose public service was recognised yesterday when  she was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s birthday honours. Let’s just hope that Rixson and her school crossing patrol colleagues … Continue reading →

Posted in Community associations, Croydon Council, Croydon North, Schools, Steve Reed MP | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments