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 […]
Pride of Sefton Awards
The Pride of Sefton Awards took place recently and the Lord-Lieutenant was represented by Julie Lawson BEM DL, a Sefton resident herself. The Awards could not ignore the tragic circumstances of the attacks in Southport last year and the Pride of Sefton 2025 were indeed given to Alice Dasilva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot […]
Brownlow Group Practice
The Lord-Lieutenant and Julie Lawson BEM DL visited Brownlow Group Practice recently. The Practice began 30 years ago, realising there was a need for a practice for the inner city population, which included, amongst others, homeless people, people with drug addiction, and people with alcohol dependancy. The Practice also provides services for students. With its […]
Darshana Exhibition – Radha Krishna Temple
Dr. Crispin Pailing MBE DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant on Saturday 5th April 2025 at the ‘Darshana’ Exhibition at the Radha Krishna Temple, the Hindu Cultural Organisation on Edge Lane in Liverpool. Crispin said, “It was really good to see the Hindu community flourishing in Liverpool and to meet the new Chair, Divyesh Patel.” Pictured below […]
Liverpool Welsh Choral Society 125th Anniversary at The Tung Auditorium
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the Tung Auditorium on Saturday 29th March 2025 for the 125th anniversary concert of the fabulous Liverpool Welsh Choral Society. Founded in 1900, the Liverpool Welsh Choral has 130 members, all based in the Merseyside region, who sang with internationally renowned soloist Kathryn Rudge mezzo soprano, Martin Roscoe pianist […]
PAL Centre Iftar
Natalie Reeves Billing DL attended the PAL Centre Iftar on 23rd March on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant. Natalie has previously visited the PAL Centre and took along her daughter and a colleague, John Sacker from HMIC. “Always the highlight of my year,” Natalie received a warm welcome, speaking about the Lieutenancy’s desire to strengthen links […]
Visit to Savera UK by Natalie Reeves Billing DL
Natalie Reeves Billing DL was invited to visit Savera UK. The invitation provided an opportunity to meet the staff and gain an insight into the vital work that they do in supporting survivors and those at risk of so called “honour”-based abuse and harmful practices. Savera UK also work to promote equality and human rights […]
Iftar at the PAL Centre
Dr. Crispin Pailing MBE DL attended the PAL Centre on 20th March 2025 at the invitation of the Dialogue Society to join them for Iftar, eating food after sunset during Ramadan. Many thanks to the Dialogue for inviting the Lieutenancy and the PAL Centre for hosting the event. Various members of the Lieutenancy will be […]