As the first person in my family to study for a degree, and after a slightly “peripatetic childhood” – as a family we moved several times as my Father continued to get promoted in his media and public relations career – I feel incredibly honoured...
In a symbolic and lasting project the British Ironwork Centre has teamed up with the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner, to provide the plaques to everyone of the 20 towns in the county. Mayors from the towns will be unveiling their own individual plaque...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner was delighted to welcome The Duchess of Edinburgh to Shropshire.The Duchess was at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital for an official visit, that saw her unveil a plaque marking the official opening of the pioneering Headley...
The King's Award for Voluntary Service celebrates the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK. Groups do not have to be a registered charity and any voluntary organisation with three or more volunteers can be nominated. The award is the equivalent to an...
Shropshire’s Lord Lieutenant Anna Turner reflects on a busy royal start to the year. What a great start to 2023 it was with the wonderful news that nine Shropshire residents had been recognised in the New Year Honours.The county is blessed with such amazing people whose...
People are being urged to step up and help out as part a bid to celebrate voluntary organisations during the Coronation weekend.While street parties, live screenings and big lunch events are all planned to mark the Coronation of King Charles III, it is also hoped...
In this edition I am delighted to share with you some of the planning for the Coronation weekend. Once again history is in the making as we prepare for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. It is the first time we have had...
Every day in my role as Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, I see the difference that volunteers across the County make. Whether it is helping with community initiatives, manning ‘warm spaces’, supporting at food hubs, keeping community halls alive, enabling youth groups and sports clubs to happen –...
Hundreds turned out for a sun-bathed royal visit with the Queen Consort offering her praise to some of the county's most selfless volunteers.On the role of Queen Consort, Camilla, who spoke of volunteers as "the backbone of society", was greeted by crowds of people, young...
In celebration of International Women’s Day, The Vice Lord-lieutenant of Shropshire, Jenny Wynn was invited by Shrewsbury Up and Comers FC to give a talk on her own journey and career.The club organised a Girls Empowerment event with 54 of their female players in attendance....
