Today the Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset visited the ‘Coronation Meadow’, an 87 acre Farm on the Mendips near Priddy. This farm has been managed by the Somerset Wildlife Trust for the last 32 years and is the largest area of regenerated meadow…

“From the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq: Congratulations to all the residents of our county who have today received awards in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Every one of them richly deserved.  They are: Knighthood, Andrew David Marsh QPM, for…

Somerset Lieutenancy supports the ‘Big Help Out’ between 7 and 9 June, to encourage as many people as possible across the county to help out in their local communities by volunteering. More information can be found on The Big Help…

The Lieutenancy was hugely honoured to be part of D-Day commemorative events across Somerset – from Glastonbury to Whitchurch, from Taunton to Winscombe.  Lord-Lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq joined the commemoration event at the top of Glastonbury Tor.  It culminated with a…

  On Saturday I attended the Mayor’s installation event at Wells Town Hall.  Cllr Jasmine Brown was elected as the 650th Mayor of Wells at a ceremony attended by the full City Council and many dignitaries from neighbouring towns, family and…

It was my pleasure today (14th May 2024) to present Citizenship Certificates to 22 new British Citizens at a ceremony in the Old Municipal Building in Taunton. Also in attendance was Brig Nigel Beacom DL. The recipients represented 12 different countries…

Somerset Day was the theme of a choral evensong service at The Minster in Taunton. Deputy Lieutenant Clinton Rogers attended, representing the Lord-Lieutenant. Afterwards he said: “It’s always good to be reminded of the privilege of living in beautiful Somerset. …

Somerset’s Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Ted Allen, had the pleasure of welcoming to Somerset and formally opening the Lions Clubs National Convention, held at the Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare. Approximately 300 delegates were in attendance from across the UK & also France, Germany,…

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service has been presented by the Lord-Lieutenant to Refugee Aid from Taunton (RAFT). This organisation provides a hub for items needed by displaced people locally and worldwide and connects many organisations that work for the…

The restoration of a natural lowland peatland environment on the Somerset Levels is a priority for the Somerset Wildlife Trust and a project of national significance.  The Trust’s work on the Levels was showcased to the Lord Lieutenant and a…

Following the very personal televised broadcast by HRH The Princess of Wales, on behalf of communities across Somerset, I send her and her family sincere best wishes for a speedy recovery in the privacy of her home with her family.…

Somerset’s Vice Lord-Lieutenant Ted Allen attended the 2024 Avon & Somerset Outstanding Policing Awards, held at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. It was hosted by the Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable and presented by Alex Lovell from…

Representing the Lord-Lieutenant, Rear Admiral Ian Moncrieff CBE DL attended the seafront march past and subsequent presentation ceremony granting the Freedom of the Town to the Weston-super-Mare crew of the RNLI. I was also invited to speak and to present…

It was a most uplifting experience to attend the Chard Together event held at the Guildhall in Chard. More than 800 people from the local community attended the event to celebrate the rich diverse cultures of Chard. The event was…

More than 100 local and international businesses gathered for a business breakfast organised by Weston College.  It was a pleasure to be there. An inspirational talk was given by acqui Ford, the Acting Principal and CEO of the college.  Jacqui…

Huge pleasure, as always, to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at a Citizenship Ceremony in Weston super Mare this morning. A chance to welcome nine new citizens from the four corners of the world.

On February 6th Lord-Lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq attended the latest Citizenship Ceremony at the Town Hall in Weston super Mare. Afterwards he said: “A sense of community and pride filled the air as individuals from diverse backgrounds from around the world…

Last week the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset welcomed Her Majesty The Queen to Bath St John’s Almshouses where she enjoyed tea and cake with residents and then went on to Bath Abbey for an afternoon Service to celebrate the 850th Anniversary…

The event was in the Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare and also in attendance was the High Sheriff, Robbie Drewett. It was a small, intimate ceremony with only seven recipients from six different countries. There are a series of ceremonies planned…

This volunteer organisation is based in St Michael’s Church in Alcombe, Minehead . The presentation was attended by around 70 people, including many of their 50 volunteers, the Chairman of Somerset  County Council, Councillor Mike Best, and and representatives of…