Grumpy Old Deafies

The New Year's Honours List has been published. Deaf wise, these are the notable ones:

Order of the British Empire
Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Dr Evelyn Elizabeth Ann GLENNIE, OBE Percussionist.
For services to Music.

Knights Bachelor
Knighthoods

Herbert William MASSIE, CBE Chair, Disability Rights Commission.
For services to Disabled People.
(London, N17)

Order of the British Empire
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire

Ms Mabel DAVIS Headteacher, Heathlands Special School, Hertfordshire
For services to Special Needs Education.
(St Albans, Hertfordshire)

Order of the British Empire
Members of the Order of the British Empire

Helen, Mrs FOSTER Founder, Saturday Club for Deaf Children, Isle of Wight.
For services to Disabled Children.