Citizenship’s bestowed at County Hall

The Citizenship ceremony undertaken at County Hall, for 30 new Citizens is beautifully and simply managed. For the citizens it is the end of a lengthy process, and obviously the beginning of life as a UK Citizen.The new citizens are warmly welcomed to Surrey.( It is a legal requirement that you take a citizenship pledge and an oath or allegiance at a citizenship ceremony, within 90 days of receiving your invitation.)

There are many photographs taken but not so many of The Deputy Superintendent Registrar

and the High sheriffs Voluntary police cadet ,see below

Country Trust

I need to share the meeting I had with Jill Attenborough CEO of The Country Trust. The 3 programs of work that the Trust are doing are so exciting and is enabling a growing number of disadvantaged or disabled children to learn about, and access food, farming and the countryside, day visits to working farms, residential visits and year-long programs to explore growing, cooking and selling food. What brilliant work, More of this for Surrey!

The Swearing In Of Family Court Magistrates.

What a positive occasion as five new magistrates were sworn in at Guildford Crown Court.

In Court 1 with Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant , our Resident Judge ,the Family Court Judge senior magistrates and others, a short and solemn swearing in of the new family court magistrates took place.Magistrates are an amazing example of volunteering giving much time and effort in the pursuit of justice.

Orpheus Students bring the House down

Woldingham school played host to a fabulous performance of Cindy by the Orpheus students. It was a brilliantly funny panto, with incredibly talented students singing,dancing,and playing much loved songs.The costumes and stage sets were zany and original,and the packed auditorium loved every moment.Thank you to all the volunteers who made it happen and to Woldingham school

Follow the wonderful work of The Orpheus Centre www.orpheus.org.uk

The Count at Guildford Spectrum

One of the few remaining statutory responsibilities of The High Sheriff is the role of the Official returning Officer in the County Constituency for UK Parliamentary General Election. So off I went to Guildford Spectrum for the Guildford Constituency count on the morning of the 13th December 2019 and had the privilege of making the declaration in the early hours of the morning.

The Count was run impressively with skill, brilliant organization, and care and respect.

HM Prison High Down, Annual Carol Service

It was great to be able to join in with the carol service at HMP High Down.What an incredible chaplaincy team of all faiths and no faith. Some fab singing with the High Down Chapel music Group on a variety of instruments and tea and mince pies with the residents and a chance to meet and talk.

Cambridge victorious over Oxford At Twickenham

Thank you to The 2019 Varsity Rugby Committee, who gave me a special invitation to enjoy a box at Twickenham. This was a great opportunity to convene knowledgeable Surrey community and voluntary sector supporters, who have a special interest in reducing poverty and unhappiness in our County.

Between the Womens and the Mens match the box was a perfect venue for discussion, and connecting and convening. Whats more Cambridge were victorious in both games!.

Farnham Youth Choir set St .Andrews Church ringing.

St Andrews Church Farnham was flowing with warmth and friendship for a fantastic Civic Christmas Carol Service .We were treated to wonderful, uplifting carols sung by the incredible Farnham Youth Choir.

Thank you to Councillor Pat ,our Mayor of Farnham and David The Rector of Farnham.

All on the eve of The General Election.

Astonishing Musicians At The Yehudi Menuhin school

An evening never to forget in the beautiful Menuhin Hall at the Yehudi Menuhin school. Listening to and enjoying world talented 8-18 year old students playing a beautiful program of music,it was a very special evening, with The Friends of the school, and all taking place in the middle of Surrey at The Yehudi Menuhin School in Stoke d’Abernon.

A landmark- 80th birthday for Citizens Advice Mole Valley

Denbies was the location in which we gathered to celebrate 80 years of Citizens advice in Dorking and Leatherhead . 57 volunteers, and a dedicated small staff had supported 6600 clients this year with just short of 10,000 queries -incredible.

The evening was also an opportunity to present long service awards, with 7 volunteers having totaled over 100 years of volunteering.

The Chairman of Mole Valley District Council was with us to celebrate and to receive thanks for the considerable financial support that CAMV receive and depend on.

Happy 80th birthday to this critical and much needed Charity,and a big thank you. citizensadvicemolevalley.org.uk/