MBE for Simon Pugh-Jones, founder of the Writhlington School Orchid Project



Simon Pugh-Jones MBE
with Laelia anceps at Writhlington
(Photo by Joel Bates)

Simon Pugh-Jones received an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for his services to education and the orchid project.

The Writhlington School Orchid Project (WSOP) developed from an after-school gardening club founded by Simon 20 years ago. The WSOP has gone from strength to strength over the years led by Simon's infectious enthusiasm and students are now involved with orchid-related projects around the world, enjoying trips to countries such as Sikkim and Rwanda.

The project recently hosted the hugely successful 25th British Orchid Council Congress at Writhlington School in October 2012.

Simon says “This is recognition for my fantastic team of students at Writhlington who have achieved so much over the last twenty years and for all those who have supported our work both in the UK and abroad.”

Our congratulations to Simon and everyone involved with the project.