The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland
Serving the King and the community of Rutland
24th June – I attended the Ordination of eleven new priests at Peterborough Cathedral. Also present were three Bishops, a big congregation, a great choir, and of course a stunning building – all very moving. Congratulations to the new priests and all involved.
Also special congratulations to Rutland’s newest priests. Charlotte Osborn & Iain Osborne ( no relation) are pictured with Donald, Bishop of Peterborough & yours truly in the sunshine after their ordination. Such good news for Rutland.
22nd June – Eid ul Fithr was celebrated last night at City Rooms Leicester. I was invited to join the Dawoodi Bohra Community at their celebration. They provide a great example of working in and with different communities. Thanks for the joyous celebration of Eid, the kindness, generosity and hospitality. Also the remarkable food – it was delicious!
22nd June -Casterton College Year 11 prize winners all set for happy futures. Casterton College is such an impressive school. Both students & staff go the extra mile. It was a privilege to address them and present their prizes. Exams over, students can now look forward to well-earned summer holidays!
A moving, beautiful & thought provoking installation Leicester cathedral opens today (June 19th). Hundreds of items of refugee clothing discarded on their arrival at Lesbos. Arabella Dorman fires our imaginations to comprehend their plight. Some are only baby size. This is a ‘must see’.
17th June 2018- De Montfort University Art & Design degree show. A great evening in the stunning setting provided by the new Vijay Patel building. Pictured (left to right) are Stuart Lawson, Associate Head Design; myself; Grahame Hudson, Design management and Imogen Aust, Programme leader for Design Crafts.
12th June – I attended a Cancer Research UK lunch & lecture at Greetham Valley Golf Club. There was a fascinating talk on the ‘liquid biopsy ‘ – research into using blood tests & genetic analysis to target cancer treatment. Congratulations to the High Sheriff, Sue Jarron for organising it. Picture is of Maggie Gover and myself.
400 people attended High Sheriff’s service celebrating voluntary work in county of Rutland – a great tribute to the immense amount of good in county. Pictured High Sheriff Sue Jarron, the Mayor of Oakham Adam Lowe & myself.
Oakham in Bloom takes masses of effort by lots of people, some are pictured with me. Great for Oakham to look floriferous in the summer – well done to all involved.
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.
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!
