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....
Shropshire Day is the day we celebrate everything we love about Shropshire, Every year on 23 February, Shropshire celebrates our stunning countryside, our rich history and our magnificent heritage. Shropshire Day falls on the feast day of St Milburga, Abbess of Wenlock priory, who died on...
Newly appointed Deputy Lieutenant Gareth Williams was given a very warm welcome when he visited his “town link” community of Madeley, Telford.He was met by the Mayor, Cllr Helena Morgan who had organised a jam packed visit for him to get to know the community...
Last Sunday Deputy Lieutenant Katherine Garnier was privileged to join St Mary’s Church in Cleobury Mortimer for a moving service centred around prayers for Ukraine. Several Ukrainian families, who are resident guests in and around Cleobury Mortimer, were in the congregation and during the emotional...
Deputy-Lieutenant Robert Bland joined 5 local charities and community groups in the village of Clive who had come together to plant trees on community land run by Renshaw's Field Association under the QGC scheme. Fortified with plenty of warm drinks and home made cakes Renshaw's Field...
Market-leading aluminium foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has been presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation at a recent ceremony held at their Telford-based head office. i2r took receipt of their Queen’s Award scroll and commemorative bowl from His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of...
Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce further details on the ceremonial, celebratory and community events that will take place over the Coronation Weekend between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th May 2023.The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place...
