News and events

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…