80th Anniversary of VJ Day
The Lord-Lieutenant attended a moving service at the Pier Head today to mark the 80th Anniversary of Victory over Japan and the end of the Second World War. Cunard’s MS Queen Anne was berthed alongside, and with the Mersey Ferries and other ships along the river, marked the beginning and end of a two-minute silence […]
Bee Troop Community Apiary
Mark Underhill OBE DL visited Bee Troop Community Apiary yesterday along with the Clerk of the Lieutenancy, Helen Tanzey, to see the progress that its founder, Karl Birch has made in establishing a quiet space for Armed Forces Veterans to come and learn Beekeeping skills, or simply chat and relax. The aim is to improve […]
Wirral Citizenship Ceremony
Carmel Stewart JP DL attended a Citizenship Ceremony at Wirral Town Hall in Wallasey on 31st July, on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant and supporting the Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Brian Kenny and Mayoress Mrs. Helen Kenny. What a wonderful group of happy smiling faces to welcome to Wirral as British Citizens.
Lesley Martin-Wright with Liverpool Commonwealth Association at Knowsley Council
Lesley Martin-Wright JP DL was invited by Garth Dallas the Chair of The Liverpool Commonwealth Association (which covers Liverpool, Knowsley, Wirral, Halton, Sefton and St. Helens), to join the LCA at Knowsley Council’s full meeting last night as the Merseyside Lieutenancy’s representative with the Liverpool Commonwealth Association. Amongst other things, Knowsley Council has designated March […]
2025 Merseyside Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards
The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the North West and Isle of Man 2025 Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards at Knowsley Hall last night. The awards were for the entire North West Region and many great companies were recognised for their commitment to the Armed Forces’ Covenant. In Merseyside, ten businesses […]
Birkenhead Prep School End of Year
Birkenhead Prep School held their End of Year Award Celebrations recently and the Lord-Lieutenant was represented by Sue Higginson OBE DL who made the presentations on his behalf. Sue said, “I was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the end of year award celebrations for Birkenhead Prep School. It was really inspiring to meet the […]
Ugandan nurses and midwives in UK AGM celebrations.
Hazel Snell DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant on Saturday evening at Thornton Hall Hotel in Wirral at an event to celebrate Ugandan Nurses and Midwives. The theme of the event was, “building resilience for minoritised healthcare workforce in an evolving and dynamic national health service.“ Hazel said, “Congratulations to the UNMA-UK President, Justine Nakimuli Kigozi Odwongo […]
Not Forgotten
The Not Forgotten is a 105 year old Military Charity whose Patron is HRH The Princess Royal, supporting over 10,000 sick and injured veterans and injured serving personnel every year. Through social activities, respite breaks and challenges and peer support, they provide a varied programme of events which improve physical and mental health, combat isolation […]
Liverpool Live Aid 2025
Julie Lawson BEM DL opened Liverpool Live Aid 2025 at the Adelphi Hotel on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant on Sunday 13th July. Tony Cook, the founder and organiser put on a spectacular day of live music, which also raised funds for Zoe’s place, Shelter and Gift of Sight. Julie said, “I was honoured and proud […]
Prenton Primary School visit
On 3rd July Sue Higginson OBE DL was at Preston Primary School as part of the Schools’ Programme. Sue said, “Today I had the pleasure of visiting Prenton Primary School, year 5, on behalf of our Lord-Lieutenant Mark Blundell CVO to continue the delivery of our Lieutenancy’s Schools’ Programme. The children were as bright and […]