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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!