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The High Sheriff and his Consort, Mrs Jan Gill, were honoured to attend the British Empire Medal Investiture Ceremony at the County Buildings on Tuesday 29th November. They joined the Vice Chairman of Staffordshire County Council, Mr Phil Hewitt who hosted the ceremony at the personal honours’ presentation where three Staffordshire residents were awarded prestigious […]

‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow oldAge shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,At the going down of the sun, and in the morningWe will remember them’ On Sunday 13th November, The High Sheriff and his Consort, Miss Lesley Machin, were honoured to attend the Borough of East Staffordshire’s

On Wednesday 9th November, the High Sheriff was accompanied by his Consort, Mrs Jan Gill, to Stafford Crown Court, where he was delighted to present awards recognising acts of bravery, courage and selflessness to recipients who had been nominated by the Crown Court Judges. This year’s Awards recognised eight outstanding citizens whose brave actions resulted

On Monday 7th November, The High Sheriff welcomed six new Magistrates at a Swearing-In Ceremony at Stafford Crown Court. The Master of Ceremonies was Anita Price who opened the Ceremony and then the new Magistrates were welcomed by Her Honour Judge Kristina Montgomery QC. The new Justices were called in alphabetical order to take their

On Thursday 20th October, The High Sheriff and his Consort, Lesley, were honoured to be invited by The Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police, Chris Noble, to join other invited Dignitaries and Guests at The Annual Staffordshire Police Force Awards, which were held at The National Memorial Arboretum and celebrated the achievements of staff who have

THE High Sheriff of Staffordshire’s three chosen charities have all benefited from a donation of nearly £4,000 after a successful fundraising night. Ben Robinson MBE DL became High Sheriff in April and chose three charities he is closely connected with as the major beneficiaries during his year in office. A total of £5,821 was raised

A message from Ben Robinson MBE DL, High Sheriff of Staffordshire: “On behalf of the people of Staffordshire I would like to pass on our condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time and not only to those closest to her but to everyone in the nation and the Commonwealth.  “We will remember her

The High Sheriff was delighted to visit Burton Fire Station on Wednesday 31st August. He was accompanied by Matt Hancock, Head of Burton Albion’s Community Trust and they met Jon Kitchener, Burton Fire Station Manager. Following the meeting, firefighters are now teaming up with Burton Albion Football Club as part of a community-focus initiative and

https://staffscyp.org.uk/ On Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August, The High Sheriff was delighted to attend a Charity Vintage Car and Bike Event at Curborough, near Lichfield. The event was organised by David Leigh TD DL, Chairman of the Organising Committee for Curborough Charity Sprint and his wife, Lucy. The event was held to raise funds for

On Monday 15th August, The High Sheriff was joined by his Chaplain, The Revd Dr Robin Trotter as they visited the Unity 2022 International Camp for Girlguiding. The Unity International Camp takes place every four years and members from the county have the opportunity to camp alongside members from across the UK and overseas visitors.

On Wednesday 27th July, The High Sheriff and his Chaplain, Revd Dr Robin Trotter, attended an event organised by The Mayor & Mayoress of East Staffordshire raising funds for the Mayor’s two charities – Blood Bikes and Burton Albion Community Trust. Guests were treated to Afternoon Tea and Cakes and a special performance by ‘Nell

On Monday 11th July, The High Sheriff welcomed six new Magistrates at a Swearing-In Ceremony at Stafford Crown Court. The Master of Ceremonies was Kath Day who opened the Ceremony and then the new Magistrates were welcomed by Her Honour Judge Kristine Montgomery QC. The new Justices were called in alphabetical order to take their

On Monday 11th July, The High Sheriff was delighted to visit Mosley Academy where he met students and staff. The High Sheriff gave a presentation to the students entitled ‘A Day in My Life!’ which explained the role of High Sheriff in the Community and gave the students encouragement to think about future careers. The

On Sunday 10th July, The High Sheriff was delighted to accept an invitation from the Stone Town Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Jonathan and Mrs Nancy Powell to attend the Civic Sunday Church Service and Parade in Stone. The Service took place at the Parish Church of St Michael and St Wulfad and included the symbolic

On Tuesday 28th June, The High Sheriff and his Consort, Lesley were invited by The Mayor and Mayoress of Stafford to join them and fellow distinguished guests for a memorable evening of Shakespeare under the stars at Stafford Castle. After two years away due to the pandemic, a Gala Performance of Romeo and Juliet marked

On Saturday 18th June The High Sheriff was delighted to attend the Vaccination Volunteers Celebrations at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton upon Trent. The English Football League recognised the Pirelli Vaccination Centre as the Best Community Project of the Year from all the league clubs competing in the English Football League. The first vaccination was

On Saturday 18th June, The High Sheriff was honoured to attend an open air Remembrance Service to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands War. The Service took place in the Falklands Gardens and was organised by The Royal British Legion (Stafford). The Service was conducted by The Revd John Davis MBE KstJ, Chaplain of

HM Lord-Lieutenant Ian Dudson CBE KstJ welcomes guests to the Staffordshire Jubilee Lunch and Garden Party On Wednesday 1st June, The High Sheriff and his Consort, Lesley, attended the Staffordshire Jubilee Lunch and Garden Party at The Staffordshire County Showground which was the first day of the two-day County Show and the day before the

The Service of Thanksgiving was held at Stoke Minster on Tuesday 31st May in the presence of The Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire Ian Dudson CBE KstJ, The High Sheriff of Staffordshire Ben Robinson MBE DL & The Lord Mayor of the City of Stoke on Trent, Councillor Faisal Hussain. The Service was Led by The Bishop