WHAT has a film star, a table tennis player, a colonel and a Scout got in common?

They’ve all been chosen as ambassadors of Mirfield town in recognition of their achievements.

In total, 15 people have been chosen by Mirfield Town Council for bringing credit to the town and its citizens.

And this weekend they will be presented with their ambassador’s badge at a special civic ceremony.

Scout Harry Crowther is delighted to be listed alongside acting great Sir Patrick Stewart – famous for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek.

His mum Sharron told the Examiner: “It’s lovely. He can’t believe he’s in there with the likes of Patrick Stewart who has achieved so much.

“It’s such an honour for him especially with everything he’s been through.”

Harry, 11, is the only person in the world with a condition that ages him five times faster than all his school friends.

The Castle Hall High School Year 7 pupil has arthritis and takes painkillers four times a day to combat the aches and pains usually suffered by pensioners.

His bones are eroding and his skin is starting to thin because of a rare form of Atypical Progeria Syndrome.

Doctors can’t predict how the illness will develop but in the meantime Harry hasn’t let it stop him doing the things he loves.

The active schoolboy was presented a Chief Scout badge for bravery by Chief Scout Bear Grylls.

Sharron said: “He’s just started at Castle Hall and he absolutely loves it there.

“He’s really good at sciences and he wants to be a marine biologist – he loves all things under the sea – sharks and turtles and fish – everything.”

Sharron and Harry’s dad John Crowther, who works in IT, know their son’s life will be cut short by the condition.

But Sharron said although he’s young he will make a great ambassador.

She said: “He does really well in dealing with the condition.

“He’s had a lot of media attention recently because his disease is so rare and he has coped so well with it.

“He’s so well known and everyone loves him and he’s got his own little fan base.

“He’s proud to be among such well thought-of people.”

Also chosen as an ambassador is 79-year-old Brian Robinson who was the first Brit to finish the Tour de France and the first to win a Tour stage.

Special Olympics table tennis player Howard Tomlinson, a 34-year-old with Down’s Syndrome, will also receive an Ambassador’s badge.

Those chosen for helping to enrich the local community include Chris Breare for dedicated work with Upper Hopton Community Association.

George Webster, for his hard work in maintaining St Mary’s church graveyard, Roy Parry chairman of the popular Mirfield Over 50’s Club.

Eric Ellis, for his original community website Mirfield Memories, Karen Bullivant for her hard work on Mirfield Agricultural Show, Hugh Bowden for his political service and work with Mirfield Community Partnership and Norma Branning for her continuing hard work with Tenants and Residents Association and other community projects.

Barry Fretwell, president of the Mirfield Royal British Legion, Sergeant Kay Ward, for her outstanding military nursing and Colonel David Eastman for his long service to the country in the British Army.

Gillian Lockwood was chosen for her commitment as mayoress and deputy mayoress of Mirfield, and contributions to animal welfare.

The 15 are invited to a civic service on Sunday at the Salvation Army Hall in Mirfield to be presented with their Ambassador’s badge by Mayor Janet Hirst.