THE woman who resurrected the Northampton Carnival more than six years ago has been recognised by the Queen for her services to the local community.

Morcea Walker said she was unable to believe it when she found out she would be honoured with an MBE in the 2012 New Year’s Honours List.

The 62-year-old, who is married with three children and lives in The Arbours, Northampton, was awarded the accolade for her services to the community in Northamptonshire.

She said: “It was an absolute shock. The work in the community and with young people is something I have always done, and I have never done it for recognition.

“The accolade is due to the people, groups and organisations who have enabled me to carry out the work. Without them I wouldn’t have been able to do it.”