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 […]

West Midlands Police Passing Out Parade

I was delighted to join the Acting Chief Constable Scott Green at Tally Ho for the Passing Out Parade for the two most recent cohorts of Police Officers who have successfully completed their 22 week induction training programme. It was a splendid occasion, shared with family and friends, to celebrate their achievements before they start […]

Celebrating 15 years of Miss Macaroon

I was delighted to join Rosie Ginday MBE to celebrate 15 years of Miss Macaroon in the West Midlands. We had a fabulous evening, hosted by the wonderful Adil Ray, recognising and thanking the many people who have contributed to the success of Miss Macaroon over the last 15 years and celebrating the achievements of […]

Visit to The Stonehouse Gang in Selly Oak

I had a really enjoyable afternoon at the Stonehouse Gang, which has been working with young people in Selly Oak and surrounding areas since 1938. The Charity runs a range of group sessions across the whole week from their main site with a particular focus on those aged between 6 – 18, although there are […]

Freedom of the Borough of Sandwell to Lord John Spellar and Stewart Towe CBE DL

I was delighted to join the Lord-Lieutenant Mr Derrick Anderson CBE and the Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Steve Melia at a ceremony at Sandwell Council House to grant the Freedom of the Borough to The Rt Hon Lord John Spellar of Smethwick and Mr Stewart Towe CBE, DL. Its as a lovely occasion, shared with […]