“Our Time” Exhibition at HMP Send

The send Artists in residence 2019 curated and organised a wonderful exhibition of their fantastic art works.The work is inspirational and is thanks to the artists, and the outreach support given by Watts gallery Artists Village.

This was the third exhibition held at HMP Send for which we owe huge thanks to the Michael Varah Memorial Fund who have supported this meaningful and worthwhile initiative. We also owe thanks to Carlene Dixon, Governor of HMP Send who has supported the exhibition.

The works of art were snapped up quickly but I was lucky to make a purchase.

Royal visit from HRH Princess Alexandra

Both The Swan sanctuary at Shepperton and the Sunbury Embroidery Gallery were proud to receive The Queens Award For Voluntary Service presented by HRH Princess Alexandra.The sun shone and the awards were presented to the fantastic volunteers.

These photos below were taken by Paula Redmond

The High Sheriff welcomes The Hon. Mrs Justice Thornton to Guildford Crown Courts.

It was a pleasure to welcome Mrs Justice Thornton judge of the High Court of England and Wales assigned to the Queen’s Bench Division, to Guildford Crown Courts.

Oak Hall Open Day

Oak Hall, one of the Elizabeth Finn care homes, held an open day for residents and visitors. A beautiful sunny afternoon at this wonderful home which not so long ago was Whispers School.

South Farnham School and Coram Life Education

Coram visited South Farnham School year 6 to share with them thoughts on decision making and exposure to drugs. It was a fascinating and interactive morning inside Coram’s teaching tent. South Farnham School was buzzing with pupils intent on getting to their lessons and then surprised to see the High Sheriff in full uniform, and it wasn’t even a dress up day!

The 75th Anniversary of the D Day Landings

A wonderful service at Guildford Cathedral to mark Armed Forces Week and the 75th anniversary of the D Day landings. The Cathedral was filled with sea, army, and RAF/ air training cadets, as well as the outstanding Woking and Guildford Surrey Police Cadets.

The Ridgeway Community School Farnham

What an amazing school for 120 2-19 year olds. The Ridgeway supports those with severe learning disabilities, with incredible facilities and amazing technology to enrich students lives. The teachers, carers and nurses are just brilliant, so caring and dedicated. Squeezed into the site is a beautiful therapy garden and an amazing horticulture area growing vegetables and sweet smelling sweet peas. Good luck in the Farnham in Bloom competition!


Darryl Morgan the Head Teachers and pupils from The Ridgeway

The Meath Summer Party

An electric evening of presentations and conversation with the supporters and wonderful team at The Meath. The Meath epilepsy charity in Godalming provides a home for 80 adults who are given the opportunity to excel and on Thursday mornings an opportunity for orienteering in the Surrey countryside #nurturethroughnature

Prize winning dancing

Students of Thrive Dance Academy performed a powerful dance at The Farnham Maltings as their graduation performance. It was a huge pleasure to present the certificates to the graduates, as well as a High Sheriff Youth Award to Rachel Deadman for Thrive dance Academy. Rachel’s inspiration in providing an alternative to main stream schooling to achieve success for young people through dancing is incredible.

High Sheriff’s Visit to Gatwick Police Station

The High Sheriff’s of East and West Sussex, Kent and myself were given an eye opening opportunity to see the incredible work of the Gatwick Police, part of Surrey and Sussex Combined Force. We went through airport security and then airside, and experienced the sophisticated operations required to ensure the safety of all those using and working at Gatwick airport.