CONGRATULATIONS TO MY WONDERFUL DAUGHTER FOX20TH FOR BEING AWARDED THE MBE IN THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST

Oooooo :wow: that's fantastic news
Well done fox20thc and Many Congratulations
:clap::banana::clap::banana::clap:

Congratulations!!! If anyone deserved such recognition for their hard work and commitment then it is you, fox. Well done and keep up the good work :thumbsup:

At last I can finally say it here instead of in pvt, Ive bveen going nuts holding onto that secret!
:D

Good one, lass you deserve it!

Im thrilled for ya!

Congratulations and well done to you Foxy, you deserve it for all the work you've done. :thumbsup::):):)

Wow! That's pretty amazing. You must be SO proud SheShe!

Great to hear that your hard work is being recognised foxy.

What a wonderful surprise and richly deserved.

sorry to appear ignorant to what must be a lot of hard work in foxs part. What did she/you do to get an MBE?

Congratulations and well deserved too.

Story of Sheffield honoured here: The Star (http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Flood-heroes-honoured-for-helping.4186037.jp)

Yay! Congratulations Fox! :clap: :clap:

CONGRATULATIONS,BABES :partyhat:

Have A Drink On Me....Oh-Looks Like You Already Have. :P

Bloody hell that's fantastic! :clap:

Well done, so nice to see your efforts recognised.

:banana: CONGRATULATIONS! :banana:

And please pass on the same sentiments to Jane who I'm glad to see also got one. :)

Nice one foxy, that's fantastic, and well deserved.:thumbsup:


Do we have to bow before you now? :hihi::P

:)

CONGRATULATIONS FOXY!

That's brilliant news - well done to you! :thumbsup: Well-deserved

Sparkle

Well done, so much more greatly deserved than the awards to sports stars and TV personalities

Aw thanks everyone :blush: and thanks Mum :P

I am very pleased and honoured to be receiving the MBE and hey any excuse to buy a new outfit and shoes eh! ;)

Mum! Get saving, you'll need a hat, you're coming with me to the palace :banana:

Congratulations Fox :clap:- it's good to see all your hard work being recognised!

We want pictures Foxy :):)

Congratulations Fox! I'm so proud of you!

K x

We want pictures Foxy :):)

Oh there will be pictures. I won't be going down to that London place until Oct/Nov time but I'm sure somebody will be taking snaps :D

Congratulations foxy. We have someone famous on SF at last !! Er, can I have your autograph ? :clap::clap::clap::clap:

Wow, well done fox20thc! :banana:

Congratulations! :D:D

That is amazing!!! Many congrats! Anyone care to enlighten me what it was for?

:) :) Many Congratulations, Fox: I'm so pleased for you and your family. :) :)

Fox - what does the THC in your username stand for again?

THC = Tetrahydrocannabinol. The countries down the pan if that gets you an honour.

Fox - what does the THC in your username stand for again?

THC = Tetrahydrocannabinol. The countries down the pan if that gets you an honour.

:rolleyes: I originally wanted to use 20thcFox (as in the movies) but it wasn't available on yahoo so I switched it around, thats all. (tut)

That is amazing!!! Many congrats! Anyone care to enlighten me what it was for?

All the citation says is for Services to the Sheffield community. (I've done a lot of voluntary work over the years)

maybe you could change your user name to 20thcFox-MBE:)

congratulations

well done foxy

FANTASTIC, great to have some good news, very well done.:clap::clap::clap::clap:

I just want to add my congratulations foxy. Nice to see honours going to real people who put time and effort into making a difference! Enjoy your celebrations. :banana::clap::banana::clap:

Congratulations.
Lets hope she receives the honour from the Queen.
When my father got his CBE (services to Higher Education ) the Queen was on an " Official Tour " to South Africa so it was left to Princess Ann to dish them out.

Hah, good on ya. How amazing that all your hard work has been rewarded so unexpectedly! I'm so pleased for you - and how NICE that someone who only ever had her community at heart has been recognised. Well done, Foxy. :)

Congratulations Foxy or 20thcFox-MBE

I hope we normal people can still talk to you without an appointment;)

seriously well done Foxy you really deserve the honour:thumbsup:

Thanks again everyone.

Just in from a celebratory game of darts in the spectacular New Barrack Tavern (I sooo live the high life ;) ) Cheers Kev and Steph for excellent beer as usual.

Its nice isn't it. Something to tell the grandkids.

xx

Just like to add my congrats- well done. Best wishes Nan

WOW!!! Congratulations Miss FoxyMBE

You must be thrilled with such an honor, you certainly deserve it, its nice to know all your hard work has been recognised, good for you Foxy i'm so pleased for you

ps does this mean we have to treat you differently now on the Forum :suspect: ;) :hihi:

Congratulations, you certainly deserve it!

WOW!!! Congratulations Miss FoxyMBE

You must be thrilled with such an honor, you certainly deserve it, its nice to know all your hard work has been recognised, good for you Foxy i'm so pleased for you

ps does this mean we have to treat you differently now on the Forum :suspect: ;) :hihi:
yeah no swearing, farting and must wear a hat at all times while foxys ina thread

Well done Foxy, you deserve it!!!:banana::banana:

Mum! Get saving, you'll need a hat, you're coming with me to the palace :banana:

You know I would do anything for you my darling but the hat is out :shakes:

You know I would do anything for you my darling but the hat is out :shakes:

Go on , be a devil, wear one of those hats that is just a few feathers and a veil.:banana::banana::banana:

Congratulations, Foxy!!!

Receiving an MBE is a huge honour. My cousin received her MBE for services performed whilst in the Armed Forces, and know how wonderfully proud all your friends and family are.

I vividly recall that day, and how the people of Sheffield pulled out all the stops to help complete strangers......and those of us unable to help physically were passing on information and supporting others. During and after the event, Foxy, you were a pillar of strength to those in Winn Gardens from what I saw on here.

You deserve it, hun xxx

SheShe if you ain't wearing a bonnet, you'll be the only lady there who isn't! I saw the DVD and photos of my cousin's day at the Palace receiving her "Gong" from Prince Charles, and there was a stunning range of various sizes, colours and cost. Get yer sen down T J Hughes and pick out a good 'un!

Congratulations, Foxy!!!


SheShe if you ain't wearing a bonnet, you'll be the only lady there who isn't! I saw the DVD and photos of my cousin's day at the Palace receiving her "Gong" from Prince Charles, and there was a stunning range of various sizes, colours and cost. Get yer sen down T J Hughes and pick out a good 'un!

:oReally. :roll: I shall have to then but I'm one of those people who look stupid in a hat:(

:oReally. :roll: I shall have to then but I'm one of those people who look stupid in a hat:(

SheShe :thumbsup:

You're gonna look fabulous!

The trick when buying a titfer is to take someone you trust with you who can offer an honest opinion, and don't be afraid to ask a member of staff for advice. Also, make sure you know what colour frock you're wearing before you start looking, unless you're gonna buy a new one. You could take the frock with you in a bag so you can check the colours match too!

Sometimes knowing how you're going to wear your hair can prejudice your hat choice.

I really wish I could've been there to see my cousin receive her MBE, but the number of guests were limited or else we'd have ALL charged down the M1! :hihi:

[QUOTE=djelibeybi;3664479]SheShe :thumbsup:

Sometimes knowing how you're going to wear your hair can prejudice your hat choice.

I can only wear my hair one way and there's not a lot of it to hold a hat up.
We think this will be sometime in november so haven't thought that far yet.
She's allowed 3 guests.

And She will be going on the train NOT the Megabus :suspect: and She will be staying overnight in London - maybe even two nights! :D:hihi:

fantastic, Fox, well done! *doffs cap to fox*

Well done fox20thc! :clap:

This is simply fantastic news. I'm delighted for you. Much deserved for all your voluntary work.

First Tony Blair visits you, then you get flooded out, and now you get the MBE. You certainly had some recent memorable occasions foxy lady!

red

Well done fox20thc! :clap:

This is simply fantastic news. I'm delighted for you. Much deserved for all your voluntary work.

First Tony Blair visits you, then you get flooded out!

red

:o:o:o I hope he isn't planning a visit in the near future ;) Bad man that he is.. and we are in June.... Omen :P :D

Well done and congratulations from me too - missed this thread but then saw your name in the list in the Times. :)

wow!!! congratulations foxy! :D

this is absolutely fantastic news, you really do deserve recognition for all the work you have done locally and the changes you have helped bring about.

thank you.

SheShe if you ain't wearing a bonnet, you'll be the only lady there who isn't! I saw the DVD and photos of my cousin's day at the Palace receiving her "Gong" from Prince Charles, and there was a stunning range of various sizes, colours and cost. Get yer sen down T J Hughes and pick out a good 'un!

or have a peek on my signature link. ;)


x

Congratulations Fox, sounds like it was well-earned and it's good to see it going to one of us "commoners" for a change!

good to see it going to one of us "commoners" for a change!

Us common? We the people of this fair city are NOT common, we are all fabulous (well most of us) and without getting all gooey, without the help of all the forummers last June, a lot of the help during the 'event' would not have happened.

I still have the memory of Swan-Vesta in rubber gloves clearing out crap from gardens etched on my brain.. and he was fabulous for it! :cool:

Congratulations fox20thc! That's really quite something.

Make sure you mention the forum to Brenda!

Congratulations fox20thc! That's really quite something.

Make sure you mention the forum to Brenda!

Brenda?........

Brenda?........
Brenda:
"Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her Other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith"

Brenda:
"Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her Other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith"

:hihi::hihi::hihi::hihi::hihi: I certainly will !

Have I to call Foxy " Her ladyship" now ? Lady Fox of Winn Gardens !:hihi::hihi:

Us common? We the people of this fair city are NOT common, we are all fabulous (well most of us) and without getting all gooey, without the help of all the forummers last June, a lot of the help during the 'event' would not have happened.

I still have the memory of Swan-Vesta in rubber gloves clearing out crap from gardens etched on my brain.. and he was fabulous for it! :cool:

I knew what I meant :)

Congratulations again though!

Congratulations, Foxy!!!



SheShe if you ain't wearing a bonnet, you'll be the only lady there who isn't! I saw the DVD and photos of my cousin's day at the Palace receiving her "Gong" from Prince Charles, and there was a stunning range of various sizes, colours and cost. Get yer sen down T J Hughes and pick out a good 'un!


SheShe, I have just been looking in our TJ's myself and djelibeybi is quite right, there are some lovely ones in there. Lovely colours, lovely shades, ones that cover your whole head, some that perch on the top.Oooh isn't it exciting:)

Congratulations fox20thc! That's really quite something.

Make sure you mention the forum to Brenda!

That's possibly not a good idea! :P :hihi:

StarSparkle

I knew what I meant :)

Congratulations again though!

Were you subtly hinting that foxy doesn't go up to the Queen and say 'ayup mucker' :suspect::P

That's possibly not a good idea! :P :hihi:

StarSparkle

What, you think she'd register, and start trolling?

Might have already happened. Except Rubydazzler's no troll.

What, you think she'd register, and start trolling?
Might have already happened. Except Rubydazzler's no troll.

Now THAT I would love to see! :hihi:

StarSparkle

That's excellent, well done :)

Many, many congratulations Fox - you completely deserve the recognition and the award.
Look out - next time I see you in licensed premises there'll be a big kiss from a fish and a large glass of whatever you fancy.xxx

Hi only just seen this. Congratulations!!!! So when do you get to go to the palace?! Gosh must be so exciting. Well done.

Nice one foxy!! :banana: :clap:

Enjoy your day! :cool:

So when do you get to go to the palace?! Gosh must be so exciting. Well done.

No idea, I get 6 weeks notice, (which is pants for shopping, booking cheap train tickets and cheap hotels)

Is this more posh frocks for you lady? You've gotta use it to get the best restaurant reservations and for pecuniary advantage.

Congrats! Got a beer with your name on it :thumbsup:

Bloody hell, sorry I missed this thread. well done Wendy.. a much deserved honour xxxx

Well done.

Now, I'll ask a question a few others have to no avail.

What did you do to be awarded this?

Well done.

Now, I'll ask a question a few others have to no avail.

What did you do to be awarded this?

The information you're looking for is readily available in the thread; the MBE is for the voluntary work Fox did helping her community through the flooding last year (despite being flooded out herself).

Well done Foxy! Congratulations, you deserve it.

I have always slightly regretted my mums socialist principles as when she received a letter asking her if she would accept an invitiation to the palace (you are not allowed to refuse the actual invitation as it is an order, so they ask if you would accept it first before sending it) she said she wouldn't accept :(

Only just picked up on this -WELL DONE FOXY! Brilliant achievement and thoroughly well deserved xK

Well Done!!!!!!!!

I don't know about other awards from the Royals, but I DO know that if you have an MBE, you can request permission to be married in the chapel below St Paul's Cathedral.......

......nice little bit of info there.... :hihi:

The information you're looking for is readily available in the thread; the MBE is for the voluntary work Fox did helping her community through the flooding last year (despite being flooded out herself).

Yes but what did she do?, I rode my bike all around delivering food and blankets to family and friends who were stuck in traffic and flowing water for hours . I travelled through some of the fastest waters and risked my life to help others.
I waded through water neck deep to carry 3 school kids (1 at a time)who were stuck down wooleywood bottom bridge, and I never asked anyone for money to repair my bike when it got flooded.
But then again if you ask enough people to give money to those who didnt have insurance you are sure to get an MBE

Well done.

Now, I'll ask a question a few others have to no avail.

What did you do to be awarded this?

She begged and begged for those on Win gardens who would rather buy a big TV than go out to work and pay for house insurance:loopy:

Insurance is not always that easy to get to be honest. We moved into a new build a year ago, but because its a new post code it hasn't got onto everybody's system yet....so that causes a problem.
Another problem is they ask what the construction of the roof is even though it's only content cover we were looking for.:huh:....I don't know.:confused:
Anyway, most people come across as thinking Foxy's award was well deserved and how nice to see an ordinary person getting recognition for helping fellow human beings and not a pop star or footballer or someone that's getting a damn good payout anyway.:thumbsup:

Might I just add:

Contrary to the report in the local press regarding the award. It was NOT for work done as a result of the floods last year.

The citation says: For services to the Sheffield Community end of, yes I did help out during the floods but any recognition was not as a direct result of it, but also for voluntary work I have done over a number of years.

Anyway, I'd hate for this to become a nasty tit for tat thread so thanks to all those kinds well wishers :) I'll ask that it be closed now.