We received some wonderful news about Caroline Grant, a member of the choir. She has deservedly been awarded an MBE. The citation was given for services to young people and children with special educational needs and disabilities. She recently retired as Head Teacher of Billing Brook Academy Trust in Northampton.
It came as quite a surprise to her. “It really was the very best Christmas present I could have!” said Caroline. “I was nominated by my staff and peers on retirement which is the highest accolade they could give me, which is an honour in itself. I was unaware that they had nominated me.”
All of us from Banbury Choral send her our congratulations on this momentous achievement.