Also in the new years honours list is Joy Philipppou who was awarded the MBE  Dr Joy Philippou, from Bickley, has appeared on X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent as well as held rap competitions for youths at the House for Lords. And now the 82-year-old is set to appear at Buckingham Palace after becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for voluntary service to young people.

The distinguished Cypriot philosopher, pedagogue and writer, Dr Joy Philippou. is also thev President of  The S.T.A.R. Foundation (Sociable, Trustworthy And Responsible) includes in its activities the honouring  of  artists who have excelled  in their careers as well as having offered their services to charity.