MBE ceremony in Hillsborough for local vet David

Coleraine vet David Harding has received the MBE at a recent ceremony at Hillsborough Castle.

By Una Culkin

Published 25th May 2022, 06:47 BST

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The Lord Lieutenant for County Londonderry Mrs Alison Millar presented the MBE to David who was accompanied by his wife Barbara.

Dr Harding was awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June for services to public and political life.

He was a Councillor at Coleraine Borough Council 2009-2014, and Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor from 2013 until May 2019.

David was elected to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Council from 2001-2008 and served on Disciplinary Committee.

His pastimes include choral singing, golf and walking his dog (Lucky).