A well-known timber boss from Nantwich has been presented with his MBE at Windsor Castle by Princess Anne.
Donald Potter was awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours, and the investiture took place in Windsor yesterday (July 22nd).
Donald travelled down with his family including wife Eileen, daughter Sue, her husband Kevin, and daughters Katie and Liv.
Artist Sue, who runs a market stall in Nantwich, said: “Dad was delighted to receive the MBE from Princess Anne!
“She was very generous with the amount of time she took with the recipients.
“Our girls were not able to attend the Investiture but we couldn’t think of them not being part of the day, and they’re incredibly proud of their Grandad!”
Donald, 79, was awarded the honour for Political and Public Service.
He is chairman of governors for Nantwich Primary Academy (previously Wyche Primary) in Nantwich, and has been involved with the Crewe & Nantwich Conservative Association since 1983.
He has fulfilled major roles of political life including borough councillor, constituency officer, election agent, constituency president and chairman, area chairman and parliamentary candidate.
In 2008, with the death of MP Gwyneth Dunwoody, Conservative candidate Edward Timpson found himself in a by-election that allowed him to use his significant local knowledge and expertise to co-ordinate the effort.
He established several campaigning centres in Crewe & Nantwich, which gained significant media attention and drew the attention of CCHQ.
When CCHQ did contact the local association to offer further support he was able to direct funding resulting in a 19% majority for Edward Timpson, yielding the first electoral victory for the Conservative party in Crewe & Nantwich since its creation in 1983.
He has also dedicated time volunteering locally in Badminton, chairing the Crewe & Nantwich District Badminton League, as well as forming the Shavington Junior Badminton Club.
Donald is also the owner of a local company, which has operated for over 100 (1918) years, and which currently employs 12 people.
When he was 12, he worked for the business until his retirement.
Am I missing something? Awarded it for what?
Well done. Best wood supplier in our area.
Pauline fully supports this.