FORMER nurse Sylvia Pomeroy said was overwhelmed to receive the OBE for her services to the community. Mrs Pomeroy, 66, of Terrington St Clement, has been involved in a number of community groups in West Norfolk — chairman of the Tenants of West Norfolk

FORMER nurse Sylvia Pomeroy said was "overwhelmed" to receive the OBE for her services to the community.

Mrs Pomeroy, 66, of Terrington St Clement, has been involved in a number of community groups in West Norfolk - chairman of the Tenants of West Norfolk, co-ordinator at Phobbies, a day centre for people with physical disabilities, and chairman of the residents association at Terrington St Clement as well as taking a role on an advisory committee for disability at West Norfolk Council.

She also worked overseas, helping children in Romania, Russia and Somalia.