Lizzie Jones Awarded an MBE

[Cumbrian Fanatic 1,006]

Just saw this online

Lizzie Jones has been awarded an MBE in the New Years honours list. Well deserved

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/56140/lizzie-jones-awarded-mbe-in-new-years-honours-list?fbclid=IwAR314MFfpiy5HI69FJ53CsmcMxxzoZeUHkzZYMjv3r3jSwoQEvqJSfwBjLg

[Damien 7,653]

Fantastic news.

[Saintslass 3,252]

Well done to Lizzie Jones.  

[RL does what Sky says 1,142]

Excellent news.

Also an OBE for ex-Warrington forward Mike Nicholas, now President of the Welsh RL for services to Rugby League (yes, the citation says Rugby League, not just rugby) in Wales.

[LeeF 1,365]

Excellent news& well deserved 

[Swansea Jack 277]

Great News of Lizzie Jones.

On the few occasions that I have met Mike Nicholas I have found him to be very friendly and welcoming. A true supporter of Rugby League.

[Cheshire Setter 936]

8 hours ago, RL does what Sky says said:

(yes, the citation says Rugby League, not just rugby) in Wales.

The poor journalist whose career will be ruined for that ‘typo’

[Chris22 1,081]

Good to see recognition for the sport. In a sport like ours, there is such a reliance of volunteers and people who give up so much of their time. Would love to see the sport recognise them more.

I believe that Betfred gave an award at the Grand Final to one such individual, which was great.

[RL does what Sky says 1,142]

14 minutes ago, Chris22 said:

Good to see recognition for the sport. In a sport like ours, there is such a reliance of volunteers and people who give up so much of their time. Would love to see the sport recognise them more.

I believe that Betfred gave an award at the Grand Final to one such individual, which was great.

Yes, they first of all gave £1,000 to local RL volunteers in various regions around the country and then decided on one as the overall winner and who won another £10,000.

That was Fred Halliwell from the Hollinwood amateur club in Oldham ... see this link for details:

https://blog.betfred.com/94255/features/fred-rewarded-as-betfred-super-fan-for-lifetime-dedication-to-rugby/

[Dave W 179]

Lizzie Jones singing 'Abide with Me' at the 2015 Challenge Cup final was one the bravest things I've witnessed.

I'd have awarded her the MBE just for doing that. 

[Martyn Sadler 1,828]

16 minutes ago, Dave W said:

Lizzie Jones singing 'Abide with Me' at the 2015 Challenge Cup final was one the bravest things I've witnessed.

I'd have awarded her the MBE just for doing that. 

I couldn't agree with you more.

I think she's shown herself to be a remarkable young woman in many ways.

[ckn 11,536]

3 posts removed because of unnecessary negativity. Be nice please, and recognise the achievement. If you can’t, why not just keep it shut for this once.

[Cumbrian Fanatic 1,006]

1 hour ago, Dave W said:

Lizzie Jones singing 'Abide with Me' at the 2015 Challenge Cup final was one the bravest things I've witnessed.

I'd have awarded her the MBE just for doing that. 

Indeed, as long as I've followed this game I've been impressed by the bravery the players at every level of the game show, but there wasn't a player on the field that day that could hold a candle to Lizzie Jones.

 

Edited December 28, 2019 by Cumbrian Fanatic

[Smoketrail 33]

brought tears to my eyes. she a remarkable woman. May her charitable heart beat all.

[Stirlin 309]

Rich Elam , founder of Evora Construction honoured , one of York Knights main sponsors.

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/18125687.ethical-boss-richard-elam-handed-new-year-honour/?ref=twtrec

[The Blues Ox 831]

Im going to try and bite my tongue on this one. All I will say is that Danny's immediate family are all involved with another charity that do the same work, a charity that Lizzie was also a part of before deciding for whatever reason to go it alone. They keep doing the brilliant work that they do away from the bright lights while Lizzie uses their ideas to keep her place in the spotlight. For right or wrong she is clearly a very smart business woman.

[graveyard johnny 1,498]

3 hours ago, ckn said:

3 posts removed because of unnecessary negativity. Be nice please, and recognise the achievement. If you can’t, why not just keep it shut for this once.

if Christmas  and new year are not times to be negative then I don't when is.

[Davo5 3,406]

Very courageous lady,well deserved award.

[Szymala 2]

5 hours ago, ckn said:

3 posts removed because of unnecessary negativity. Be nice please, and recognise the achievement. If you can’t, why not just keep it shut for this once.

Wouldn't be rugby league without negativity would it ? A richly deserved award for a very brave lady.

[RL does what Sky says 1,142]

2 hours ago, The Blues Ox said:

Im going to try and bite my tongue on this one. All I will say is that Danny's immediate family are all involved with another charity that do the same work, a charity that Lizzie was also a part of before deciding for whatever reason to go it alone. They keep doing the brilliant work that they do away from the bright lights while Lizzie uses their ideas to keep her place in the spotlight. For right or wrong she is clearly a very smart business woman.

I thought I'd better read the above before it gets removed for being negative ! 

Edited December 28, 2019 by RL does what Sky says

[Rhinoferg 80]

8 minutes ago, RL does what Sky says said:

I thought I'd better read the above before it gets removed for being negative !

How is stating that she has done well for herself since her husband died a negative comment? 

[RL does what Sky says 1,142]

4 minutes ago, Rhinoferg said:

How is stating that she has done well for herself since her husband died a negative comment? 

It wasn't your previous comment which was removed that I was referring to - it was the one I quoted and even then only in jest. However, I do agree with you about yours.

[moorside roughyed 2,868]

Well done Lizzie Jones. I remember her singing before the challenge cup final. That coupled with the work she's done providing defibrillators for clubs. Danny I'm sure would be very proud of her for all she's done. An award very well deserved in my eyes. She is a great ambassador for our game. 

[Martyn Sadler 1,828]

On 28/12/2019 at 17:50, The Blues Ox said:

Im going to try and bite my tongue on this one. All I will say is that Danny's immediate family are all involved with another charity that do the same work, a charity that Lizzie was also a part of before deciding for whatever reason to go it alone. They keep doing the brilliant work that they do away from the bright lights while Lizzie uses their ideas to keep her place in the spotlight. For right or wrong she is clearly a very smart business woman.

I think you're being mean spirited.

If I were to die suddenly and my wife were to raise money using my name, I would be delighted if she had half the success that Lizzie has had. Inevitably when you're raising money for charity it's a great help if you can raise your own profile.

Having met Lizzie several times I can't speak highly enough of her.

[The Blues Ox 831]

3 hours ago, Martyn Sadler said:

I think you're being mean spirited.

If I were to die suddenly and my wife were to raise money using my name, I would be delighted if she had half the success that Lizzie has had. Inevitably when you're raising money for charity it's a great help if you can raise your own profile.

Having met Lizzie several times I can't speak highly enough of her.

Don't get me wrong I can see why she is getting the plaudits, as is often the case it only tells part of the story though. As Ive said she is a very smart business woman.