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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Wellness in the City Fundraising
Julie Lawson BEM DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at a fundraising event on board the retired ferry Daffodil recently. It was the first fundraising event for Wellness in the City Lead, Clare Ellis, donating funds to Nugent and Merseyside against Blood Cancers. Approximately 50 people enjoyed afternoon tea, with over £1,000 raised, well done to Clare.
Eureka!
On a gloriously sunny day Sue Higginson OBE DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the unveiling of cocreated artwork on the wall in the Community Space at Eureka! Science and Discovery. Quirky Designs Co. led workshops with young people from OOMOO, a branch of the Open Door Charity. Pictured below is Sue with the Mayor of […]
Wirral Dances!
On Saturday Liam Hanlon DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at a concert with the Wirral Symphonic Wind Band in the evening at Hope Church in Hoylake. Liam said, “It was lovely to meet Philip Robinson the conductor and world premier composer Martin Ellerby along with leading soprano Barbara Ruzsics. The music was outstanding and it was […]