Edith Weston open gardens day

10th June – A perfect day for exploring Edith Weston’s beautiful gardens, Thanks to all who opened their gardens and organised the High Sheriff’s Garden walkabout.

Leicester Chorale concert

There was a splendid fundraising concert on Saturday 9th June  at St Andrew’s Church in Whissendine, given by Leicester Chorale, followed by dinner in a marquee in our garden next door. Proceeds of Leicester Chorale events go to fund music scholarships. St Andrew’s Whissendine was filled with glorious music.  Over 100 people attended.

The photo is of the marquee going up – very exciting!

Royal Garden Party!

A very special day on Tuesday 5th June . At a Buckingham Palace Garden party hosted by HR The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall. Pictured below with Kate Hiseman, CEO of the Sustainable Land Trust, from Rutland – a brilliant organisation helping youngsters and environment.

 

Rutland Show is brilliant!

Was the best ever? We had great weather and there was such variety- living up to the county motto, ‘Multum in Parvo’! As is obvious below, I enjoyed myself on The Paras stand; the Army was well represented at the show.

I was happy to support For Rutland’s tombola. This annual event is a great effort on part of For Rutland’s hard working volunteers.  The charity funds two specialist advisors at Citizens Advice. Since For Rutland started they have brought in £2.5 million of funding to help ill Rutlanders !

An example of the Rutland Show’s diversity of entertainment:  Bee-keeping being taught to youngsters in the Leicestershire and Rutland Bee-keeper’s Association ‘bee tent’.  It is so important that bees are understood and protected; much of our food depends upon them pollinating plants.

 

 

Army Cadets at Belvoir Castle

2nd June – Leicestershire & Rutland cadet force officers were two of 12 counties represented at the Commission Parade  at Belvoir Castle. A spectacular event, with parade, bands & a great picnic at the finish. It’s fantastic what volunteer officers make possible. The cadets gain leadership skills, work in teams – and have fun.  It sets them up well for future life, whether in or out of the armed forces.

Sportsnight for WarningZone

May 24th – A great evening at the Leicester Tigers stadium  for Warning Zone! So privileged to meet senior sports stars. It’s in support of a great charity- Warning Zone serves 247 primary schools across Leicestershire & Rutland, bringing 10,500 children a year (92%) to their brilliant interactive sessions to prepare them for modern life, risks and responsibilities.  Check out their website.