Paula Christine Hammond


Paula Christine Hammond was a British magistrate and businesswoman who was awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to the community of Nottinghamshire.

Early life and education

Born on 13 March 1944 in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, Paula is the fourth daughter of Mabel and Percy Barsby.
Hammond attended the Grange Primary School then the Long Eaton Grammar School from 1955 to 1961. She organised many reunions for LEGS.

Work

Hammond's first job was selling broken biscuits at Woolworths. She later worked at the Ministry of Labour before starting the Paula Hammond Playschool which she ran for many years. She also worked in real estate.

Magistrate

Hammond was a magistrate from 1974–2014. She was only 30 years old and received special dispensation to become a magistrate as the then minimum age was 35. She was Chairman of the Nottinghamshire Bench from 2008–2011.
Hammond served as a magistrate in Nottingham as well as in Ilkeston, Alfreton, Mansfield and Bingham.
Hammond was a frequent speaker on "Life as a Magistrate"
and "Prison No Way Me". She recalls being called, "Duck", "Love", "Your Royal Highness" while serving on the bench.

Awards

Hammond was appointed to two three-year terms as a Governor of Nottingham High School as a representative from the Nottingham Magistrates. She was then appointed for another thirteen years as an independent Governor. During her time, the school added Lovell House and started admitting girls.

Trustee

Hammond was a trustee of
Hammond was married with 3 children, and 7 grandchildren.