High Sheriff Events
Events
The High Sheriff is keen to engage with, support and promote Voluntary organisations across the West Midlands, particularly those working with young people to assist in crime reduction and social cohesion.
If you would like to invite the High Sheriff to visit your organisation, please get in touch through the link below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The Magic Flute with The Transformation partnership and Oasis Community Learning
It was a real pleasure to attend a performance of Mozart’s Magic Flute at the Birmingham Rep, which was the result of a collaboration between

Entertaining at The Rep and the Birmingham Hippodrome
One of the roles of the High Sheriff is to entertain the visiting and resident Judges and Magistrates and at the start of my shrieval

Birmingham Citizenship Ceremony on Commonwealth Day
I attended a Citizenship Ceremony in Birmingham which was particularly noteworthy as it coincided with Commonwealth Day. Accordingly the Deputy Lieutenant Dr Nasir Awan MBE

High Sheriff Awards to long serving Magistrates
As High Sheriff it is a real pleasure to present awards to recognise outstanding contributions to those who work in the justice system or in

Introducing the High Sheriff in Nomination to key stakeholders
During the last few weeks of my Shrieval year, it has been my pleasure to introduce the High Sheriff in Nomination 2026-27, Carmen Watson DL,

Iftar in Walsall organised by The British Muslim Trust
I was delighted to join the Mayor of Walsall at a Community Iftar held at the County Hotel, organised by the British Muslim Trust. There
Would you like to invite the High Sheriff to your event?
The High Sheriff endeavours to support and encourage all who give of their time, skills and commitment for the benefit of others in the West Midlands.
He is particularly keen to support organisations working with Young people in the areas of crime prevention and social cohesion.
If you think that your organisation might benefit from a visit by the High Sheriff then please contact us with details of the event and a short explanation of why the attendance would make a difference.