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.

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

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

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

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

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
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.