TWO people from Hillingdon who work with the Sikh community in Ealing are honoured with the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Harbans Kaur Sidhu, of Woodstock Drive, Ickenham, and Narpinderjit Mann, of Coldharbour Lane, Hayes, are volunteer workers for United Sikhs, attending the Singh Sabha Gurdwara.
In 2010, a large numbers of homeless Indian nationals attended the Gurdwara, seeking immediate assistance both from the Gurdwara and the charity, United Sikhs.
Many were here illegally but wishing to return to India. However, they were financially unable to do so.
Working closely alongside UK Border Agency and Immigration Enforcement, United Sikhs assisted 235 people to return home.
The pair acted as a crucial conduit between IE and individuals, arranging paperwork and meeting staff to progress cases.
Their determination to address the issue of homelessness in Ealing saw them forge links with the homeless charity St Mungo's and accompany their outreach officers on night visits across the borough.
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