I enjoyed a wonderful visit to the amazing international Scout and Guide Champoree at Cheshire Show’s Tabley showground. Over 6,000 youngsters, supported by hundreds of adult volunteers, enjoyed an action-packed week of exciting activities. Big thanks to Guide leader Sue Clough for a great site tour, in record temperatures – a bonkers 36 degrees!
I was delighted to visit Marbury Country Park to open a Photographic Exhibition and to present the Friends of Anderton and Marbury with a special High Sheriff’s Award for outstanding community service. It was wonderful to meet their chair Alan Redley and all the exceptional volunteers and supporters. For more than a quarter of a […]
I was back again to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ in Winsford the day after the awards to enjoy a wonderful public open day. It was fascinating to be given a personal tour around their state-of-the-art Training Centre and find out more about the considerable challenges facing fire fighters on a daily basis. As […]
I was delighted to join Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service at their HQ in Winsford for another series of graduation ceremonies to celebrate the successful competition of their 12-week King’s Trust courses for youngsters (age 16-25) struggling with education, training or employment (NEET). Incredibly inspiring stories from Crewe and Chester young people – and a […]
Thousands of people gathered on Nantwich Showground, next to Reaseheath College, to enjoy a fabulous day out. Cattle, sheep and shire horses were joined by pony riding competitions, cheese-making, crafts and local produce contests, as well as dozens of fabulous stalls. It’s a brilliant event; wonderful to celebrate rural Cheshire at its very best – […]
It’s always a pleasure to be invited to Cheshire Police HQ to celebrate the outstanding achievements of their dedicated officers. On this beautiful summer evening, I was honoured to join them to give a thank you speech and support Chief Constable Mark Roberts as he presented seven special Commendation awards, eight Long Service Good Conduct […]
We were honoured to join the VIP party for a wonderful visit by HRH Princess Anne to the impressive Bentley Motors factory in Crewe to open their new, state-of-the-art Paint Workshop. See www.bentleymedia.com/en/newsitem/1819 for more information.
We were delighted to join Storyhouse leaders and Cheshire Lord Lieutenant Lady Redmond and Sir Phil Redmond for a special discussion on the theatre’s contribution to Cheshire’s cultural scene. This was followed by a brilliant performance of the new outdoor show, ‘Outlaws – A Robin Hood Story’, in Grosvenor Park. A magical night – and […]
The Cheshire Community Foundation hosted me on a visit to three wonderful Warrington charities who are making a massive difference to adults with autism and learning disabilities, and families coping with special needs children. Creating Adventures Creating Adventures are based at Orford Community Hub, is an amazing social enterprise helping adults, who can’t cope with […]
What an honour to lead the fabulous 100th Weaverham Rose Fete procession around the village of Weaverham in an open-topped white BMW and then crown the new Rose Queen, Violet Williams! Many congratulations to all the young people taking part, who looked stunning in their beautiful outfits. On behalf of the hundreds of people who attended, […]