Merchant Taylors’ Speech Day
Peter Oliver OBE DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant on Wednesday 25th June at Merchant Taylors’ Speech Day. This year’s ceremony took place at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool. This marks a move in the school calendar for this special occasion, which will now take place at the end of the summer term each year. All pupils […]
Young Green Briton
Natalie Reeves Billing DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at a The Young Green Briton Challenge recently. The event was the North West Regional Finals and Natalie said, “I was blown away by the creativity on show at the Museum of Liverpool. “From musical instruments made out of recycled materials to clothing repair workshops, from eco tote bags […]
Military Preparation Passing Out
Liam Hanlon DL attended the first Passing Out Ceremony of the Wirral Met College Military Preparation Course at the Army Reserve Centre with 107 Field Squadron Royal Engineers. The day marked a significant milestone for all the students who had demonstrated remarkable dedication, commitment, and courage throughout their time on the course. Liam presented certificates […]
Lieutenancy Schools’ Programme
Sue Higginson OBE DL continues rolling out the Lieutenancy Schools’ Programme with a presentation on the Monarchy at Farnborough Junior School in Southport recently. Sue said, “I had a lovely day at Farnborough Road Junior School in Southport, delivering our Merseyside Lieutenancy’s Schools’ Programme to Year 5 on behalf of our Lord-Lieutenant Mr Mark Blundell. […]
The Brink
Deputy Lieutenants Liam Hanlon and Marlene Amoo represented the Lord-Lieutenant, and the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund Merseyside, on a visit to The Brink, Liverpool’s first alcohol free cafe, on Wednesday Evening. The Duchy has awarded two grants previously to The Brink to help with specific needs they have identified to support their tremendous work […]
Family Fun Day in Birkenhead
On Saturday Sue Higginson OBE DL attended the Family Fun Day organised by the Shaftes Youth Club and Wirral Deen Centre. The day was open to all and judging by the photographs a lot of fun was had and some delicious food eaten! Sue said, “I was delighted to represent our Merseyside Lieutenancy‘s Lord-Lieutenant […]
St. Helens Walking Football Club
The Lord-Lieutenant visited St. Helens Walking Football Club with the Mayor of St. Helens Cllr Seve Gomez-Aspron MBE as they celebrated their 10th anniversary. The club caters for more mature footballers, who are no longer able to run, but still enjoy the cut and thrust of friendly competition! Many congratulations on reaching your tenth anniversary!
Lord-Lieutenant receives the CVO
Mr. Mark FW Blundell CVO was made a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in The King’s Birthday Honours List. This is a personal award from His Majesty The King in recognition of Mr. Blundell’s eight years’ service as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside. Mr. Blundell said he is, “Much honoured to have been awarded […]
School Visit
Sue Higginson OBE DL visited Norwood Primary School in Southport recently to deliver another session of the Lieutenancy’s Schools’ Programme. Sue said, “I really enjoyed delivering our Lieutenancy’s Schools’ Programme to Norwood Primary School’s year 5 pupils. After receiving the warmest of welcomes from both staff and pupils, I was so impressed with the insightful […]
100th Birthday Celebration
Julie Lawson BEM DL attended the 100th Birthday of Margaret Reagan on Friday 6th June 2025, reading out the greetings card from Their Majesties The King and Queen. Margaret, who still lives independently on her own, had a fabulous party, with friends and family from all over the world attending to celebrate this momentous occasion. […]