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.

Visit to Himaya Haven in Sparkbrook
I had a really informative visit to the Himaya Haven CIC in Sparkbrook which focuses on providing support to families of loved ones in custody

New Mayor in Wolverhampton
I was delighted to attend the Annual meeting of the Wolverhampton City Council and witness the inauguration of Councillor Craig Collingswood as the new Mayor

New Mayor in Solihull
Delighted to attend the AGM at Solihull MBC where Councillor Annette Mackenzie was installed as the new new Mayor of Solihull for 2025-26. I was

St John Ambulance Halesowen Open Day
I enjoyed a lovely morning in Halesowen attending the Annual Open day for the St John Ambulance branch where my Cadet Charlotte is based. Demonstrations,

National Police Dog Trials at Tally Ho
I enjoyed a super afternoon at Tally Ho as a guest of the Chair Constable of WM Police at the National Police Dogs Trials. I

VE Day Service in Birmingham
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, I was honoured to join the Lord-Lieutenant and Lord Mayor of Birmingham in remembering the courage of the

Kaleidoscope Plus Group
I was delighted to be able to visit Kaleidoscope Plus Group in West Bromwich to hear from the CEO Calum Nisbet and members of the

Wednesbury Fire Cadets
I had a really enjoyable evening with the Wednesbury Fire Cadets, which includes my own High Sheriff Cadets Tyler and Isabelle. The Cadets were practising

City of Coventry Freemen’s Guild
The first known Freeman of the City of Coventry was a merchant indentured in 1317 and the first deed of Apprenticeship of a Woman was

“We are Solihull’ – Fundraising Variety Performance
Amanda and I thoroughly enjoyed attending a fundraising performance organised by the Mayor of Solihull Cllr Sharon Ashram MBE to celebrate her year in office

Service of Welcome for the Right Reverend Esther Prior as Bishop of Aston
I was honoured to attend a service at Birmingham Cathedral alongside the Lord-Lieutenant Derrick Anderson CBE and the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Birmingham

Visit to HM Prison Birmingham
I was very grateful to have the opportunity to visit HM Prison Birmingham with my Chaplain Claire Reid and meet with the Governor and the

Visit by HRH The Princess Royal to the Annual Conference of the Royal College of Midwives
My wife Amanda and I were delighted to support Monder Ram DL and the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Birmingham in welcoming HRH The

Service of Thanksgiving for the City of Coventry
Amanda and I had a super evening in Holy Trinity Church in Coventry as we attended a service of thanksgiving for both the City and

Visit to Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women
I was really pleased to have the opportunity to visit the Anawim Centre for Woman based in Balsall Heath in Birmingham. It does some amazing

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visit to Sense
I was honoured to support the Lord Lieutenant Derrick Anderson CBE in welcoming Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal to the West Midlands when she
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.