Terrific occasion. Very well organised with lots to do and see and plenty of farm animals to enjoy. Wonderful to see young people, largely from an urban environment, learning about milking, about bee keeping etc. Best was watching the pig marshalling competition!
On Tuesday chaired my first meeting of the High Sheriff Youth Awards Council Council. We were privileged to have David Munro the Police and Crime Commissioner of Surrey to address us. I look forward to visiting the projects that the HSYA support. Organisations that are “Helping young people make Surrey safer” should apply to www.surreyhighsheriff.org
On Tuesday I was asked by the retiring Council Chairman, Sally Marks, to be the guest speaker at her farewell lunch with the 81 councillors. My words will be posted on this web site. I now look forward to working with Sally’s successor as Chairman , Peter Martin.
Visited this successful charity on Monday and met the inspiring Chief Executive of East to West, Anthony Horton. They are doing great work in schools in the north of Surrey helping young people in schools on a 1:1 basis with issues and difficulties they are facing. We visited two schools (Town Farm Primary and Thomas Knyvett College). www.easttowest.org.uk
Attended the Honorary Fellows Dinner at Royal Holloway University last evening. A great celabratory occasion at this leading academic institution in Surrey with a great past and a great future! The campus has stunning Victorian and modern buildings.
I was invited to their annual Reception last night. What a success story in marshalling philanthropy in Surrey. Raised £18 million over 10 years to support many deserving charities in Surrey. Visit www.cfsurrey.org.uk
Was invited by the High Sheriff of East Sussex to attend her Judge’s Service in Lewes yesterday. It was held in the Parish Church of St Anne’s a fine Grade One Norman Church, circa 1160. A fine location for a very powerful service in support of the Judiciary.
Visited the charity Eikon and met their inspirational leader Chris Hickford. They do a wonderful job helping Surrey’s vulnerable young people and transforming their lives. I look forward to visiting some of the schools and communities where they work
In Camberley Theatre last evening with the Mayor of Surrey Heath to present well earned Duke of Edinburgh awards. We were entertained by the Gordon’s Pipes and Drums, a great sound in an enclosed space!. Awards won by very impressive young people from Collingwood, Tomlinscote and Gordons schools.
Attended the annual Surrey Youth Focus, Surrey Young Superstars event in Guildford on Sunday. Many congratulations to the Superstars and in particular to the Superstar of the Year, Jasmine Dhaliwal. It was a humbling honour to announce her accolade. Do visit www.surreyyouthfocus.org.uk.