Three honoured by Queen at Glasgow City Chambers

A philanthropist, a theatre nurse and a charity worker have been honoured at a ceremony on behalf of the Queen.

William Mann, Elizabeth 'Lily' Hendry and Cara O'Donnell received their CBE and MBEs at Glasgow City Chambers.

Mr Mann, 83, from the city's Kelvinside, received the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the sports, recreation, the arts and charity.

The William Mann Foundation has given more than £2 million to charitable causes since it was set up in 1989 including: the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital, the Chapel Organ Appeal and funding scholarships for Scottish students studying abroad.

Mr Mann was joined at the ceremony by his children Ainsley, Bruce and Sarah.

Bruce Mann said: ''I know, he's very proud to be receiving this award. Although he would never say it.''

Elizabeth 'Lily' Hendry, 79, still works as a theatre scrub nurse at the Golden Jubilee Hospital.

Ms Hendry, from Robroyston in Glasgow, received the MBE in recognition of her services to the Golden Jubilee Hospital.

She said: ''I had six children with my first husband and my youngest son with my second. I also looked after two foster children.

I just felt I wanted to do something for myself. So, I joined the Western Infirmary as an auxiliary nurse.''

The theatre nurse also helped at a burns and reconstruction clinic, orphanages and an aids hospital in Africa.

She added: ''I feel very honoured actually, to receive this MBE.''

Cara O'Donnell, 29, received her MBE for services to charity after being involved in charity work since she was a teenager.

She initially got involved in the work while at school and later volunteered at a club supporting children with additional support needs.

Ms O'Donnell said: ''I'm in shock, really, and excited. I still don't really know why I'm getting it. I don't feel I've done anything outstanding. It's just normal life for me but obviously, other people feel differently.''

Glasgow Lord Provost Eva Bolander, in her role as Lord Lieutenant, presented the trio with their awards.

She said: ''It's my immense pleasure to present these awards, on behalf of HM The Queen, to remarkable individuals who have dedicated their lives to making this city a better place. They are the 'People who make Glasgow''.

We owe them a huge debt and it's an honour to join them today and have this opportunity to thank them, on behalf of the city and the palace, for their special contributions to our city.''