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A 1000-year-old ceremonial position, the oldest in the UK, has officially started for the first time ‘virtually’ due to Covid-19. Commander Charles Bagot Jewitt Royal Navy formally gave his declaration via a weblink as the new High Sheriff of Staffordshire. The High Sheriff is the Queen’s representative in the County for all matters relating to […] Click here to view full article / video

The High Sheriff of Staffordshire, Mr Ashley Brough, has succeeded in creating a winning concept by distilling craft gin and auctioning limited edition bottles to raise money for charity. Following a visit to Nelson’s Gin School in 2015, I became inspired to join forces with Neil Harrison, their proprietor and master distiller, to produce the […] Click here to view full article / video

I spent the morning with a Staffordshire specialist traffic officer, patrolling the roads of Stafford, in a very powerful unmarked police car which has been deployed as part of the Chief Constable’s road safety enhancement programme. As part of this deployment, several cars will be patrolling the counties road network, ensuring compliance and also clamping […] Click here to view full article / video

I hosted a fund-raising dinner at my house, on the evening of 12th March, in aid of the Lichfield Cathedral. As Chair of the Development Committee, I was delighted to host the event, which was to re invigorate the Cathedral Guardians Membership. The Membership offers various benefits, and in return members donate funds which are […] Click here to view full article / video

It was a pleasure to visit Sonia Brookes OBE, the Governor of HMYOI Werrington. Sonia has spent her entire career in the pursuit of helping young people to get back on track. I was humbled by the commitment and care that all her team showed to the children that were in her custody. I was […] Click here to view full article / video

On the 3rd March I was invited to visit the Progress Centre at Cannock Chase High School, a facility specifically created to help those students who have been permanently excluded. Coleen Warrel, Director of Student Services, provided me with a tour of the centre and explained the reasoning behind the pilot scheme. The aim of […] Click here to view full article / video

On the 1st March I had the pleasure of attending the Annual Civic Mass at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The celebrant for the Mass was the Archbishop of Birmingham, The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, and it was conducted in the presence of The Worshipful Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Councillor Simon White and Consort […] Click here to view full article / video

Zaphne Stretton, Chair of the Cannock Chase District Council, held her annual Black Country Night on the 28th February in aid of the Chairman’s Chosen Charity, the Birmingham Children’s Hospital. It was a fantastically fun night which was well attended. We were joined by Kath Perry, Chairman of the County Council, and her husband Ray; […] Click here to view full article / video

On the 25th February, Voice of Hope, a charitable organisation that is raising awareness and working to end modern day slavery, celebrated its 5th anniversary. Held at the Bridge Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, the event featured a welcome and introduction, followed by a brief overview of the organisation’s history. I was then honoured to say a […] Click here to view full article / video

On the 15th February I met with Joe Taylor, president of the fantastic Friends of Cannock Stadium Park. Friends of Cannock Stadium Park is a community of volunteers working with Cannock Chase District Council to promote and support the regeneration of Cannock Stadium and its future. Its objectives include: 1. To conserve, enhance and promote […] Click here to view full article / video

On the 24th February I was invited to Featherstone Prison for a tour of the facility. I was met by the Assistant Governor who very kindly gave me a guided tour of the category C prison. It was a fascinating look behind the scenes and provided a chance to learn more about what the prison […] Click here to view full article / video

I was invited by Andrew Berkley, North Staffs Coroner, to a tour of his office on the 13th February. Andrew very kindly provided a guided tour around their mortuary, during which he showed me the new CT scanner they had just received. This scanner will enable them to undertake autopsies without having to do evasive […] Click here to view full article / video

On the evening of the 12th February I joined 20 other people at an AEDdonate Basic Life Support and Defibrillator Awareness Session. During the session, which was ran by Jaimie Richards, we all learnt how to safely and effectively use a defibrillator, as well as general lifesaving skills. I’d like to than AEDdonate for the […] Click here to view full article / video

On the 11th February, the Chairman of Burton Albion, Ben Robinson very kindly invited myself, my family and 30 cadets to the Burton Albion versus Oxford United game. Before the match the cadets were given the opportunity to raise money for their chosen charities but asking supporters to make donations. We all then joined Ben […] Click here to view full article / video

PC Claire Bond’s life changed forever last year, when she was seriously injured trying to apprehend a dangerous driver. Despite her terrible injuries caused by the driver reversing into her, Claire and her colleague PC Dave Mullins – who disregarded his own safety and managed to pull Claire out of the way before she could […] Click here to view full article / video

On the evening of Friday 7th February, the Mayor and Mayoress of Stafford, Councillor Gareth Jones and Mrs Renee Robinson, held the annual Mayor’s Charity Ball at the Staffordshire County Showground. The event included a delicious five course meal, music from the talented Cartoon Kings, bingo and a silent auction – all in aid of […] Click here to view full article / video

Maple Hayes School is a specialist school for children aged 7 to 17 with Specific Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia. Its aims are to: Raise pupils’ self-esteem, self-confidence and expectation of academic success by giving them a fresh start Enable pupils to become independent, proactive learners so that they may compete with their intellectual peers in […] Click here to view full article / video