A SELFLESS Irvine fundraiser has now received her British Empire Medal for her outstanding efforts for the Ayrshire Hospice.

Margaret Scott Cook was awarded the BEM in the New Year’s Honours list earlier this year before being presented with the accolade by the Queen’s representative in Ayrshire and Arran Lord-Lieutenant Iona McDonald last week.

An Ayrshire Hospice spokesperson said: “One of our most dedicated supporters, Margaret Cook, was recognised in the New Years Honours List. Margaret was chair of our South Ayrshire Ladies Lunch Club from 2009 to 2019.

“The Ladies Lunch Clubs have raised over £270,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice and we’re looking forward to having them back when it is safe to do so.”