Liverpool Live Aid Single launch
On Thursday evening Julie Lawson BEM DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant attending the Liverpool Live Aid Single launch, which was written and performed by the Mersey Music Collective, which are Liverpool artists who performed on the new single called “lighthouse”. It was held at The Beatles Story, fab 4 cafe, Britannia Vaults, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 […]
Sefton CVS Opening
On Thursday this week, Colonel Mark Underhill represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the official opening of Sefton CVS refurbished office at Burlington House, Sefton. In attendance was the CEO (Angela White), salaried staff, vice-chair, board and trustees as well as other guests of Sefton CVS. The official opening – the cutting of the ribbon – was […]
Garden Parties
The Garden Parties have all taken place for 2025 and some of those who attended have sent us their pictures. Garden Parties are an important way for members of the Royal Family to speak to a broad range of people from all walks of life, all of whom have made a positive impact in their […]
Rainford Civic Service
Members of Rainford Parish Council held a civic service on Sunday 1st June, attended by Anne Morris DL on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant. Rainford Band lead the procession from the Village Hall to the Church on a day with moody threatening clouds but on which the rain held off. Following the service, light refreshments were […]
Atlantic Conveyor remembered.
25th May 2025 marked the 43rd anniversary of the sinking of The Atlantic Conveyor during the South Atlantic conflict in 1982. Twelve lives were lost in the sinking, including the ship’s Captain, the first British Merchant Navy loss in conflict since World War II. The Lord-Lieutenant, High Sheriff Mr. Billy Hui, Lord Mayor Cllr Barbara […]
Bootle Bucks Social Inclusion Football Tournament.
Bootle Bucks held their annual social inclusion football tournament at the weekend, with the main winners on each day being presented with the Duchy of Lancaster Cup – on Saturday by Julie Lawson BEM DL and on Sunday by the Lord-Lieutenant. The tournament, held at Bootle FC ground, is open to teams from 5/6years of […]
Tomorrow’s Women
Sue Higginson OBE DL visited Tomorrow’s Women in Birkenhead on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant this morning, Friday 30th May. Sue said, “I had a very special morning opening the new Salon and Computing facilities at Tomorrow’s Women in Birkenhead, representing the Merseyside Lieutenancy Lord-Lieutenant. Aptly named ‘Empowering Hair’ this salon is one of the many […]
Southport visit
The Lord-Lieutenant and Julie Lawson BEM DL visited Southport recently to meet with some of the people involved in last year’s incident who received Pride of Sefton awards. We thank them all for the huge efforts they go to to make their community a better place for all. The Stand Up for Southport website reported, […]
Citizenship Ceremony Wirral
Sue Higginson OBE DL attended a Citizenship Ceremony at Wallasey Town Hall in Wirral on Thursday, 29th May 2025. Sue said, “it was a privilege to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at a British Citizenship Ceremony, held at Wallasey Town Hall today. Our newest British Citizens took their Oath of Allegiance in the beautiful Town Hall, Wallasey […]
Crosby RDA
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Crosby Riding for the Disabled Association on Tuesday 27th May. The Crosby branch of RDA is an entirely self funded group run by a dedicated team of volunteers, horse carers and coaches in Sefton. For nearly 50 years they have enriched and supported the lives of hundreds of […]