A LOWER Bemerton resident has been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours for services to community in Salisbury duing Covid-19. 

Anne Trevett was made a Medalist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for services to the community in Salisbury during Covid-19.

The 82-year-old admits she was “a bit embarrassed” to get the honour for her efforts during the pandemic and says it was a “team effort” but she feels it is also a reflection of her community work over the years in Lower Bemerton and Salisbury.

“I feel pleased and honoured of course but very pleased that the work and community have been recognised,” said Anne.

Anne has supported Mencap locally for 20 years and been a trustee of the charity as well as supporting the community of Lower Bemerton – organising events and supporting the  St John’s Place community centre.

In addition to this she is part of Safer and Supportive Salisbury, which started life as a Safer Places scheme and grew into a network supporting people and projects including the installation of defibrillators and producing support guides.

During the pandemic Anne and volunteers, Helen Dowse and Liz Batten, came together to gather information into emailed newsletters with key information for Salisbury residents and so far have produced 23 issues since March.

Anne said: “When the pandemic came what we realised was there was nobody really gathering together all the information that was coming out from all the official sources with a Salisbury focus so that’s what we did.”

On being able to support the community during the pandemic, she said: “It is what makes the difference, this feeling that you are part of being able to help.”

“I feel so proud and pleased that I’ve been able to be part of it and not just a recipient of kindness but to be able to help myself,” added Anne.

Anne Baker from Salisbury, who at 106 years old, received an MBE for fundraising for the NSPCC as did fellow Salisbury residents Derek Howland, for for services to national mapping, and David Waters for services to wildlife conservation and to the re-introduction of rare native species to the UK.