Guide leader 'humble' after MBE from Queen

Thursday, 16 June 2016 00:00

A local woman who's dedicated 50 years of her life to Girl Guiding says she feels "humble" after receiving an MBE.

Diane Haigh received the accolade in the Queen's Birthday Honours List - she became a 'Guide Guider' in 1963.

For the last 17 years she's been helping Rainbows, Brownies and Guides at the First Ballaugh Unit:

Diane says she won't be stopping in her bid to help young girls achieve their potential and become good citizens:

Three other people from the Isle of Man also gained honours including Allan Bell, Clare Christian and Rosemary Mazzone.

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