I visited Stafford Prison on 22 December to present a High Sheriff Certificate to Mick Owers who has done a fabulous job with the workshops and other commercial activities at the Prison. Afterwards Governor Greenhaf gave me a tour of the historic estate. Arising from this. the Chaplaincy then took part in the virtual High […] Click here to view full article / video
Little Donkey…..(don’t feed me!)
A visit, with the Pastor in reflective jacket, to the Elim Pentecostal Church Stafford on Sunday 20 December for their ‘walk through’ (socially distanced) carol service…what a great idea. Click here to view full article / video
Visit to Rockspur Community Interest Company 15 Dec
Rockspur is a user led not for profit community interest company providing day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities in the Cannock Chase and South Staffordshire Area aged 25-65+ Milestonez trades under Rockspur and has the same description. Milestonez is unique as it offers an outcome based service for young adults with learning disabilities aged […] Click here to view full article / video
Remembrance Sunday 2020 in Cannock
I was delighted that this year’s Remembrance Sunday service in the town square in Cannock was able to go ahead. The ceremony was crisp and poignant and those gathered remained socially distant. This was the third year that I have attended as a DL and also this year as High Sheriff. Click here to view full article / video
Presentation of High Sheriff Certificate to Matt Hancock, Head of Community, Burton Albion Community Trust
New Roll of Honour in Stafford 1935-45
On the wall of Stafford Court. Dedicated VJ Day 2020 – the result of considerable research by one individual. Click here to view full article / video
Stafford Field of Remembrance Monday 2 Nov
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Click here to view full article / video
PC Claire Bond wins Pride of Britain Awards
Huge congratulations to Claire. It was pleasure to walk with you in September. Click here to view full article / video
Visit to the ‘Moorlands’
Staffordshire’s High Sheriff and the Chairman of Staffordshire Moorlands have thanked some of the groups and individuals who have worked tirelessly to support their local communities during the Covid pandemic. Commander Charles Bagot Jewitt joined Councillor Keith Flunder on a tour of the three principle towns to show their, and the district’s, appreciation for the […] Click here to view full article / video
Visit to Staffordshire Moorlands (both in person and virtually) 29 Oct
Cllr Joe Porter – Brown Edge & Endon 🇬🇧🌳🦋 An excellent @StaffMoorlandDC Climate Change Working Group meeting tonight with special guest the High Sheriff of Staffordshire, Charles Bagot Jewitt @HSStaffs. Lots of great ideas on improving cycling routes, sustainable housing and renewable energy. 💚🌳🚴♂️🏡⚡ #ClimateAction pic.twitter.com/L7lDgKrAZ0 29/10/2020, 20:34 @JoePorterUK Click here to view full article / video
Presentation to Staffordshire Masons
High Sheriff presents award to Deb Blood of Stoke on Trent Crown Court
Debra Blood, the criminal business manager for Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, has received a High Sheriff’s award from Charlie Bagot Jewitt High Sheriff of Staffordshire for her work in keeping Court business going throughout the pandemic.From the moment that lockdown was imposed, Deb set up various types of remote hearings and assisted staff and the judiciary. […] Click here to view full article / video
At Ilam
High Sheriff of Derbyshire’s Peak Pilgrimage walk starting in Staffordshire and also with High Sheriff of Rutland back on 2 Sep. Click here to view full article / video
Welcome to the new Bishop of Stafford
On 24 September, together with the Chair of the County Council, the Mayor of Stafford and Fr Richard Grigson of St Mary’s Church I welcomed the Ven Matthew Parker, Archdeacon of Stoke to his new role. Matthew Parker will be consecrated Bishop early in the New Year. Click here to view full article / video
Appeal for support for St Mary’s Stafford
Dedication of Names at National Memorial Arboretum
Yesterday I was privileged to attend the annual dedication of names service on the Armed Forces Memorial in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire. Click here to view full article / video
Service to mark Court Opening in Stafford – Michaelmas term 2020
Socially distanced, and in compliance with the Government’s and the Church of England’s guidelines, a small Court Opening Service was held in Stafford on 5 October 2020. Click here to view full article / video
With PC Claire Bond raising money for Mind
I was delighted to join PC Claire Bond, who was run over by a drug dealer during the Stafford 10K in 2018, walking on Cannock Chase in aid of Mind on Friday 18 Sep. Claire’s story is a remarkable one of resilience and steady recovery over the last two years, an inspiration to us all. […] Click here to view full article / video
Midlands Today interview with Liz Copper
It was a pleasure to welcome Liz Copper of the BBC to Blithfield Hall for an interview which as screened on Midlands today yesterday evening covering my life as a ‘Covid High Sheriff’. Click here to view full article / video
Meeting with PEGS
It was a pleasure to met with Michelle John of PEGS, a new child to parent abuse charity today. They have a challenging mission with a desire and plan to become a truly national organisation. I wish them well. (56) PEGS – Child to Parent Abuse Support – Home Click here to view full article / video