Janitor Peter McFall was made an MBE for more than 26 years service at St Peter’s Primary in Dumbarton.

While Drumchapel-based table tennis coach and community hero Terry McLernon becomes an MBE for services to the sport and his community.

Terry, who has won a host of sports and community awards, said he was “surprised and proud”.

The Drumchapel Table Tennis Club provides coaching for children living in the area, with many youngsters going on to compete nationally and internationally.

The 51-year-old’s work also means the teams can participate in trips abroad, and the club has travelled to Belgium, China and Russia.

He said: “I just worked hard, and a lot of people help me. I’m the driving force but it is not just me.

“This didn’t just happen in a year. I never meant to devote all this time to it but it just kept getting better and better.”

“This club helped me when I was a young boy. It’s a really good community group and I wanted to give something back.

“It is good to see the community being active and doing stuff. It gives the kids a chance to do something they are good at.”

Glasgow lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and rugby legend Ian McGeechan head the list of Scots given awards by the Queen.

Mone, 38, who created the Ultimo underwear brand, received an OBE for services to business.

She said: “I’m absolutely thrilled, honoured and delighted.

“Leaving school at 15, never would I have dreamed that I would be recognised in this way.

“It’s incredibly overwhelming and makes it all worth it. I’m thoroughly excited about meeting the Queen.”

Former Scotland and British Lions coach McGeechan is to be knighted after a glittering rugby career.

Graham Taylor, the music director of the City of Glasgow Chorus Choir becomes an MBE and an OBE title is given to Glasgow-born composer Craig Armstrong, 50, who created the scores to films including the Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes’ version of Romeo+Juliet in 1996, Moulin Rouge! in 2001 and Love Actually in 2003.

Janitor Peter McFall was modest about being included in the list of illustrious names to be honoured.

In a long and exemplary career he has been a significant factor in ensuring both pupils and staff experience a welcoming, clean and safe learning environment.

Peter, 59, said he was, “over the moon,” to have been recognised.

He said: “To be given an honour for doing the job you love is just amazing. I’m shocked and delighted.

“I’ve been at the school since I was 33, so I’ve got to know a lot of the kids and seen them grow up and their children come to the school.

“I’m certainly hoping to continue in the job for a wee while yet.”

Headteacher Harry Mulvenna, said there was no-one in the school community with a bad word to say about the janitor.

He added: “I don’t normally hold much sway with the honours list but to see somebody like Peter nominated is absolutely terrific.

“He’s so devoted to the school, only last week he spent three hours out in the snow clearing the playground.

“He just does everything.”

 

Quo get royal Status with OBEs

After rockin’ all over the world for more than 40 years, the two remaining original members of Status Quo are recognised in today’s New Year Honours List.

Rick Parfitt, 61, and Francis Rossi, 60, are awarded OBEs for their hugely successful musical career, including more than 118million record sales worldwide and a record-breaking 64 British hit singles, including 22 in the Top 10.

Parfitt said he had given up hope of ever receiving an honour -- but believes he and bandmate Francis Rossi deserve it.

The duo -- the powerhouse behind the band for more than 40 years -- have been made OBEs for their services to music and for also raising millions of pounds for charity.

But guitarist and singer Rossi joked: “I’m not sure we’re worthy.”

Honours also go to 2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button, 29, and the man who made his victory possible, Brawn GP team owner Ross Brawn.

A knighthood is awarded to Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart.

The 69-year-old said: “I am very proud. This is an honour that embraces those actors, directors and creative teams who have in these recent years helped fill my life with inspiration, companionship and sheer fun.”

Beth Tweddle, Britain’s most successful gymnast, receives an MBE and former England football captain Jimmy Armfield is given a CBE for his community work in Lancashire.

OBEs are awarded to children’s author Dick King-Smith, who wrote the book that became the 1995 film Babe, and health writer and broadcaster Dr Miriam Stoppard.

Television wildlife presenter and cameraman Simon King, who appears on the BBC’s Springwatch and Autumnwatch series, also gets an OBE.

CBEs go to actress Margaret Tyzack, 78, who appeared in the classic TV adaptations of The Forsyte Saga and I, Claudius, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling, 64, and Channel 4 controller of film and drama Tessa Ross, 48, who helped make Slumdog Millionaire an Oscar-winning smash hit.

Children’s author and illustrator Lauren Child, creator of the Charlie and Lola series, is made an MBE and Anthea Bell, co-translator of the Asterix comic books, gets an OBE. Phyllida Lloyd, director of the film Mamma Mia!, receives a CBE.

 

The full West of Scotland list...

CBE

Professor Peter Graham Edward Kennedy. Burton Professor of Neurology, University of Glasgow. For services to Clinical Science. (Glasgow)

James Loughran. Conductor.

For services to Classical Music. (Glasgow)

John Scott Perry. Chief executive, Scottish Enterprise. For services to Business. (Newton Mearns, Glasgow)

Professor Karen Vousden, FRS, FRSE. Director, Beatson Institute for Cancer Research. For services to Clinical Science. (Glasgow)

Craig Armstrong. For services to Music. (Glasgow)

David John Cowie. Formerly District manager, Jobcentre Plus, Forth Valley, Fife and Tayside, Department for Work and Pensions. (Clarkston, Glasgow)

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Craig. Chief executive, Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland. For services to the Voluntary Sector. (Glasgow)

Professor William Stewart Hillis. Medical Adviser, Scottish Football Association. For services to Medicine and to Sport. (Glasgow)

Gareth Dale Hoskins. For services to Architecture. (Helensburgh)

Martin John Jenkins. Grade B1, Ministry of Defence. (Helensburgh)

Mrs Michelle Mone. Founder and Owner, MJM International Group. For services to the Lingerie Industry. (Thornton Hall, Glasgow)

Professor Margaret Reid. Professor of Women’s Health, University of Glasgow. For services to Healthcare and to Higher Education. (Glasgow)

Dr David Sibbald, FRSE. Chairman, Sumerian Networks. For charitable services in Scotland and Overseas. (Glasgow)

The Honourable Rupert Christopher Soames. Chief executive officer, Aggreko plc. For services to the Power Industry. (Glasgow)

James Arneil Wardrop. For services to the community in Renfrewshire. (Paisley, Renfrewshire)

 

MBE

Mrs Anne Maria Palma Allan. Deputy head Teacher, Inverclyde Academy, Greenock. For services to Education. (Inverclyde)

Dr Geoffrey Walter Allan. For services to the community in Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire. (Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire)

Miss Elizabeth Dunlop. For services to the Voluntary Sector in Scotland. (Paisley, Renfrewshire)

Terrance Dunne. For voluntary service to St. Andrew’s Hospice, Airdrie, Lanarkshire. (Airdrie, Lanarkshire)

Michael Fuller. For services to the NHS and to the Unite Trade Union in Scotland. (Glasgow)

Ms Agnes Graham. For services to the Soldiers’, Sailors’, Airmen and Families Association in Western Scotland. (Bellshill, North Lanarkshire)

James John Jack. For services to Children and Young People at Kibble Education and Care Centre. (Paisley, Renfrewshire)

Graham Kennedy. For charitable services to People with Friedreich’s Ataxia. (Glasgow)

Alexander McKay Lynch. Group Finance director, David MacBrayne Ltd, Gourock. For services to Transport and Charity in Scotland. (Gourock, Renfrewshire)

Mrs Geraldine MacPhee. Principal Teacher in Home Economics, Clyde Valley High School. For services to Education and to the community in North Lanarkshire. (Hamilton, Lanarkshire)

Professor Margaret Maclean. Professor of Pulmonary Pharmacology. For services to Science. (Glasgow)

Mrs Margaret Mary McCluskie. Manager, Major Investigation Team, Identity and Passport Service, Home Office. (Howwood, Renfrewshire)

Peter McFall. Janitor, St. Peter’s Primary School, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire. For services to Education. (Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire)

Dr David Douglas Murray McGavin. Ophthalmologist. For services to Eye Care in Developing Countries. (Glasgow)

Andrew Fraser McKay. Detective Superintendent, Strathclyde Police Force. For services to the Police. (Paisley, Renfrewshire)

Mrs Fiona Mary McLean. Grade C2, Ministry of Defence. (Bearsden, Glasgow)

Terrence McLernon. For services to Table Tennis and to the community in Drumchapel, (Glasgow).

Dr Mary Brigeen McNee. General Medical Practitioner, Glasgow. For voluntary service to Cancer Research and to Healthcare in Lourdes. (Barrhead, Renfrewshire)

David Melrose. Chairman, Scottish Prison Officers’ Association, Scottish Executive. (Mount Vernon, Glasgow)

Norman Robertson. Formerly Curriculum Leader in Hospitality, Ayr College. For services to Further Education. (Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran)

Mrs Marion Roy. Formerly Headteacher, Auchenback Primary School, East Renfrewshire. For services to Education. (Elderslie, Renfrewshire)

James Smith. For voluntary service to Youth Football in Glasgow. (Glasgow)

James Graham Taylor. Music director, City of Glasgow Chorus. For services to Music. (Glasgow)

Mrs Mary Thirlwell. For voluntary service to Young People in Lanarkshire. (Lanark, Lanarkshire)