Solihull Civic Honours Awards
It was a great privilege to attend the Solihull Civic Honours Awards 2026, an inspiring evening dedicated to recognising the remarkable individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to support their communities across Solihull. These awards shine a well-deserved spotlight on local “unsung heroes” whose dedication and compassion make a lasting difference. I would […]
Mayor of Dudley Ball and Civic Awards
I was delighted to attend the Mayor of Dudley’s Ball and Civic Awards, a truly memorable evening that brought together members of the community in celebration and support of some deeply worthwhile causes. The event was superbly organised, offering guests a wonderful three-course meal alongside a programme of excellent entertainment. The atmosphere throughout the evening […]
Licensing service of Rev Jeremy Dussek
I was delighted to attend the licensing service of the Reverend Jeremy Dussek as the Priest in charge of St Peter’s Collegiate Church and St John’s in the Square, Wolverhampton. Held within the beautiful and historic setting of St Peter’s, the service was both uplifting and deeply meaningful. It was a pleasure to join clergy, […]
Solihull Shines
It was a true pleasure to attend Solihull Shines, the Mayor of Solihull’s charity fundraising concert – an evening that lived up to its name in every sense. The event brought together the very best of Solihull’s young talent, offering an inspiring showcase of poetry, theatre, music and dance. The evening was a powerful reminder […]
Crescent Archers
I had a lovely, albeit somewhat chilly morning, with the Crescent Archers at Ackers Adventures in Small Heath. This project has been going for a number of years and encourages people of all ages / backgrounds to tray Archery. High quality coaching is provided by the inspirational Jamila Bi and it is a great way […]
West Mids Probation Service Staff Recognition Awards
I was delighted to join Regional Director Jamie – Ann Edwards and approximately 300 members of staff from the West Midlands Probation Service for their Annual Staff Recognition Awards which took place at the Grand Station Conference Centre in Wolverhampton. It was splendid event and celebrated some outstanding contributions that have been made by members […]
Flag raising on the National Day of Bangladesh
I was delighted to join the Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Deputy Lieutenant Dawn Ward, The Lord Mayor of Birmingham and Mihaela Savu, Consul General of Romania in Birmingham in Victoria Square to raise the flag on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh. There are over 50,000 people who live in Birmingham and […]
Visit to Coventry Combined Court
During the course of my Shrieval year, I have had the opportunity to visit all of the 11 major Court Buildings across the County, with my final visit being to Coventry Combined Court. This includes Crown and Civil courts and includes a specialist FDAC court which hears cases involving families impacted by Drug and Alcohol […]
Taking the Bishop of Aston to Villa Park
Earlier in my shrieval year. I had the honour of attending the installation service for the wonderful Bishop Esther of Aston. I then had an opportunity to introduce Bishop Esther to the Aston Villa Foundation to enable her to learn more about the great work that they are doing in the local community in a […]
Engagement with the Romanian Community
I had a most enjoyable morning in Birmingham with members of the Romanian community from across the West Midlands who were holding a conference to discuss entrepreneurship. As well as sharing my reflections on useful networks within the business community and potential sources of funding, there was also an opportunity for me to highlight the […]