Bradley Big Local chairman to receive British Empire Medal (BEM) at Lancaster Castle from Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire

Nelson man Waqas Arshad – the chairman of Bradley Big Local – will received his British Empire Medal on Friday in a special ceremony at Lancaster Castle for his services to families with mental health issues in Lancashire.
By Dominic Collis
Published 23rd Apr 2024, 09:48 BST
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In the magnificent Shire Hall, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, will present the BEM on behalf of His Majesty The King to Mr Arshad and other recipients from Lancashire commended in the recent New Year Honours List for services to their local community.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, said: “I am delighted to see such deserving people from Lancashire being recognised by the award of the British Empire Medal.

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In the magnificent Shire Hall of Lancaster Castle, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, will be presenting British Empire Medals (BEM) on behalf of His Majesty The KingIn the magnificent Shire Hall of Lancaster Castle, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, will be presenting British Empire Medals (BEM) on behalf of His Majesty The King
In the magnificent Shire Hall of Lancaster Castle, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, will be presenting British Empire Medals (BEM) on behalf of His Majesty The King

“It will be a privilege to present them on behalf of His Majesty The King.”

Joining Mrs Parker on the evening will be the Chairman of Lancashire County Council, Alan Cullens; the new High Sheriff of Lancashire, Mrs Helen Bingley, and the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Christine Kirk, as well as Deputy Lieutenants from across the county.