Julie Lawson BEM DL visits The Frances Centre Aintree Hospital
On 17th December 2024 Julie Lawson BEM DL visited the Frances Centre in Aintree Hospital. This is a new room with a garden that has been funded by Professor Sarkar whose wife Frances died of dementia in 2021. They had a Christmas party with entertainment for some of the people who are currently in the […]
Brighter Bebington – a Defibrillator in a Phone box!
Dr. Nicolas Jedynakiewicz represented the Lord-Lieutenant on 14th November at a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the completion of placing a traditional red telephone box in Lower Bebington village. This iconic feature has been completely renovated by local community group “Brighter Bebington” and fitted with a defibrillator machine. Following the ceremony the Chair of Brighter […]
Ukrainian Community Centre Concert
On Sunday 17th November the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Dr. Ruth Hussey CB OBE, attended a celebration of Ukrainian culture and traditions at the Capstone Theatre in Shaw Street. The evening involved music, dance, art and celebrated the spirit of the Ukrainian community, bringing together people from all walks of life to enjoy the vibrancy of Ukrainian […]
Anti-bullying event – St. George’s Hall
Sue Higginson OBE DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant on 6th November at St. George’s Hall at the Anti-Bullying Project, linked to Anti-Bullying week which takes place next week. Sue said, “It was a joyous occasion and I was delighted that a number of the schools that were there, are also linked with our Lieutenancy Schools Programme […]
Lieutenancy visit to Future Yard
On 4th November 2024 Natalie Reeves Billing DL visited Future Yard at Argyle Street in Birkenhead to get a feel for what happens there and had a taster session of a Live Sound course. The Future Yard team, (Craig, Chris and John) started life as the leaders of a popular music magazine called Bido Lito, […]
Young Entrepreneurs Business Expo & Anniversary Event
On Friday 1st November 2024 Natalie Reeves Billing DL attended the My MCT Team Young Entrepreneurs Business and Expo 4th Anniversary Event. (My MCT has now relaunched as SparkX) Inspiring young people is a huge passion of Natalie’s who said, “I believe the enthusiasm and creative thought of our young people should be harnessed, supported, encouraged […]
Interfaith Event
The Lord-Lieutenant, Vice Lord-Lieutenant and several Deputy Lieutenants attended an Interfaith event recently at the Bishop’s Lodge, hosted by Bishop John Perumbalath. The event was very well attended and provided a great opportunity to share each other’s stories and experiences – hopefully this is the first of future meetings to get to know each other better.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Awards
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to present the Long Service and Good Conduct Awards on Friday 11th October at Aintree Racecourse. As well as they many LSGC awards, he also presented ex firefighter Stephen Bousefield with his British Empire Medal, awarded for services to the Community in Merseyside. A humbling day to hear of so much […]
Navratri Festival
Recently the Lord-Lieutenant attended one of the evening events celebrating Navratri organised by the ladies of ANKUR in the Merseyside Hindu Community. The festival celebrates the victory of Good over Evil and is a gloriously colourful and joyful festival. The event was held in Cardinal Heenan High School in Green Lane, as ANKUR needs a […]
Naming of a new lifeboat at West Kirby
Captain Hugh Daglish LVO JP RN DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant recently at the naming of the latest RNLI Lifeboat, the Leonard Pownall, at West Kirby in Wirral. Captain Daglish was honoured to be able to represent the RNLI patron His Majesty The King and spoke about what is needed to face violent seas, as the […]