Annual Jewish Civic Service
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to be invited to the Annual Jewish Civic Service on 9th March at the beautiful and historic Princes Road Synagogue reading the prayers for the Royal Family.
Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Royal Mail Woodland
On Wednesday 12th March 2025 the Lord-Lieutenant was invited by Royal Mail to officially declare open the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Royal Mail Woodland, a significant part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. The event in St. Helens was hosted by Mr. Nick Landon, Chief Commercial Officer of Royal Mail, and attended by distinguished guests […]
Lieutenancy visit to Wirral Deen Centre
Sue Higginson OBE DL visited the Wirral Deen Centre in Birkenhead recently on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant. Sue wanted to thank Ibrahim Syed and the team at the Centre for their warm welcome. Sue said, “I was delighted to visit on behalf of our Lord-Lieutenant Mark Blundell and hear about the amazing work they do […]
Lieutenancy visit to Wirral Rotary Anniversary
Sue Higginson OBE DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the 96th Charter Dinner for the Rotary Club Birkenhead. Sue said it was, “A wonderful evening hearing about the great work of Birkenhead Rotary and other Rotary groups in our region. Lovely to catch up with President, Ro Murphy and Hon Rotarian and former Lord-Lieutenant Dame Lorna […]
MPCT Graduation
Liam Hanlon DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant recently at a Graduation at Toosey Barracks Army Reserve Centre in Aigburth. MPCT is a unique training college that helps 16+ year olds develop their fitness, vocational qualifications and employability skills to help prepare for employment, including careers in the British Armed Forces. As a Royal Marine Reservist, Liam […]
Wirral Chinese Association New Year Celebration
The Lord-Lieutenant attended a delightful Chinese New Year celebration lunch yesterday 4th February 2025 at the Wirral Chinese Association Hall of Wirral Change in St. Laurence Drive. Pictured below are members of the Wirral Chinese Association, including Mrs. Anne Jou, WCA Honorary President and Mr. Steve Tam, WCA Treasurer, and Mr. Oscar Ip. Also pictured […]
Wallasey Amateur Boxing Club
The Lord-Lieutenant attended Wallasey Amateur Boxing Club recently for their official “groundbreaking” ceremony for the proposed new building for Wallasey ABC and Leasowe Community Hub. The building will be dedicated to the memory of Mr. Maxi Roy for his lifetime dedication to the young people and community of Wallasey and the sport of boxing. Thanks […]
Julie Lawson BEM DL visits The Frances Centre Aintree Hospital
On 17th December 2024 Julie Lawson BEM DL visited the Frances Centre in Aintree Hospital. This is a new room with a garden that has been funded by Professor Sarkar whose wife Frances died of dementia in 2021. They had a Christmas party with entertainment for some of the people who are currently in the […]
Brighter Bebington – a Defibrillator in a Phone box!
Dr. Nicolas Jedynakiewicz represented the Lord-Lieutenant on 14th November at a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the completion of placing a traditional red telephone box in Lower Bebington village. This iconic feature has been completely renovated by local community group “Brighter Bebington” and fitted with a defibrillator machine. Following the ceremony the Chair of Brighter […]
Ukrainian Community Centre Concert
On Sunday 17th November the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Dr. Ruth Hussey CB OBE, attended a celebration of Ukrainian culture and traditions at the Capstone Theatre in Shaw Street. The evening involved music, dance, art and celebrated the spirit of the Ukrainian community, bringing together people from all walks of life to enjoy the vibrancy of Ukrainian […]