NSPCC – Midlands Fundraising Ball

I was delighted to support the annual NSPCC Midlands Fundraising Ball held at the ICC in Birmingham. It was an extremely enjoyable evening, but at the same time, all those present were reminded of the critically important work that is undertaken by the NSPCC, including through the Childline facility, to support young people at particularly […]

Sutton Cancer Care Centre

I was very pleased to visit the Cancer care Centre in Sutton Coldfield to learn more about the work that is being undertaken to support both individuals living with cancer and their wider families. The Centre provides a range of different support including medical, practical and social to people who are facing. range of different […]

Walsall Transition and Leaving Care Hub

It was a real pleasure to visit the Walsall Transition and Leaving Care Hub to learn more about the vital work being undertaken to support Care Leavers who have been in custody , to enable them to get their lives back on track. It was really encouraging to hear from the WMPCC Simon Foster and […]

Visit by HRH The Princess Royal to Riding for the Disabled in Coventry

Amanda and I were delighted to join the Vice Lord-Lieutenant Louise Bennett OBE and the Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor Rachel Lancaster and her consort Meredith, in welcoming HRH The Princess Royal to Coventry for the AGM of The Riding for the Disabled Association. As well as the formal business of the AGM, we heard […]

Visit to St John Ambulance in Halesowen

I had a most enjoyable evening at the St John Ambulance Cadet unit in Halesowen, where I had the opportunity to observe various aspects of the training that is provided to enable the cadets to provide vital medical support to the public in emergency situations. It was also an honour to be asked to present […]

Sandwell Aquatics Centre

I had a really enjoyable visit to the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, which is one of the significant legacies from the Commonwealth Games held in the County in 2022. It was really encouraging to see how the Centre has evolved to be used by the communities across the Black Country. As well as a 50m Olympic […]

Birmingham Interfaith Week

I was delighted to join the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner Simon Foster in participating in a debate as part of Birmingham Interfaith week, that had been organised by Patricia and David Earle and was hosted by the Al Mahdi Institute. I spoke about the principles of justice and mercy that underpin the role […]

Blitz Memorial Service in Coventry

I was honoured to attend a Service at Coventry Cathedral to mark the 85th Anniversary of the Coventry Blitz. It was an extremely moving occasion, with poignant addresses by DL Les Ratcliffe, the Lord Mayor of Coventry Councillor Rachel Lancaster and the Dean of Coventry, the Very Reverend John Whitcombe. I was struck by the […]

Remembrance Sunday

I was honoured to attend a Remembrance Service at Holy Trinity Church in Sutton Coldfield alongside DL Abbie Vlahakis, the Mayor of Sutton Coldfield, Councillor Cindy Yip and the Right Hon Sir Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield. The service was led by the Rev Canon Becky Stephens, with a sermon from Bishop Esther of […]

Solihull and Coventry & Warks Chambers of Commerce

I am most grateful to the Solihull and Coventry & Warwickshire Chambers of Commerce for giving me the opportunity to attend recent networking events at which I have been able to talk to Patrons and members about the role of the High Sheriff. I have explained how I see opportunities for the business community to […]