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Business Leaders Gather in Weston
March 13, 2024More 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…
Citizenhship Ceremony – Weston super Mare
March 7, 2024Huge 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.
New Citizens for Somerset
February 20, 2024On 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…
Her Majesty The Queen Visits Bath
February 5, 2024Last 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 Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Ted Allen, attended the first Citizenship Ceremony for 2024.
January 26, 2024The 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…
Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset and DLs present the Kings Award for Voluntary Service to the West Somerset Food Cupboard.
January 26, 2024This 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…