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Medal marks 50 years of 'tireless' voluntary work

Lisa Young
BBC News
Government House Marguerite Talmage is standing with Lt Gen Richard Cripwell. She is wearing her medal pinned onto a black dress and a string of pearls. He is in full uniform which is pinned with a long row of medals. Behind them is a flag.Government House
Marguerite Talmage was awarded a British Empire Medal by Lieutenant-Governor Gen Richard Cripwell

A woman who has volunteered her time for charitable causes for more than 50 years has been presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM).

Marguerite Talmage was awarded the BEM in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List for her services to the community in Guernsey.

She was presented with her medal by the Lieutenant-Governor in a ceremony at Government House on Thursday.

Lt Gen Richard Cripwell said: "Mrs Talmage's vision and resourcefulness have enriched the lives of countless islanders."

Government House The British Empire Medal. It is a silver colour and has a relief moulding of Britannica and a sun surrounded by rays. Around the edge reads FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE and at the bottom MERITORIOUS SERVICE. It is attached to a dark scarlet bow.Government House
The Lieutenant-Governor presented Mrs Talmage with her medal at Government House on Thursday

During her five decades of voluntary service Mrs Talmage raised £2m for the new site of charity Grow.

She also founded a therapy dogs charity in 2018 and helped St Peter's parish win six gold medals in floral competitions.

Lt Gen Cripwell said: "I was delighted to present Mrs Talmage with the British Empire Medal on behalf of His Majesty The King, in recognition of her tireless work both in her parish and more broadly across Guernsey's third sector."

Government House Marguerite Talmage is standing with a eight female colleagues from Welfare Animals Guernsey. She is wearing her medal and they are all smartly dressed and smiling. Government House
Mrs Talmage founded a therapy dogs charity in 2018

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