On Thursday 17th April, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Yarmouth RNLI to present King’s Coronation medals to volunteers. The commemorative medal marks the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. It is awarded to serving frontline members of the police, fire, emergency services, prison services and armed forces that have completed 5 full calendar years of service.
On Tuesday 15th April, the Lord-Lieutenant and her husband attended the official open day of the 2025 season for the Wight Aviation Museum.
Situated at Sandown Airport, Mr William T Cooper – Director and Trustee of the Wight Aviation Museum greeted Mr & Mrs Sheldon who gave them a tour of the museum.
On Monday 7th April, on behalf of HM Lord-Lieutenant, HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Brigadier Maurice Sheen CBE QVRM TD DL attended the Swearing-In ceremony of the new High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight.
Jacqueline Gazzard will be in post for a year and during that time will be working to support and promote opportunities for young Islanders, building chances for them to achieve their ambitions.
On Saturday 22nd March, the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff joined in the celebrations at Mottistone Gardens marking the end of National Village Halls Week.
On Wednesday 19th March, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Platform One, College of Music in Newport. She was greeted by Peter Pontin, Director and given an overview of the work of Platform One as an education provider.
On 26th February, the Lord-Lieutenant attended the Collation and Licensing of the Revd Ryan Cook. The service was held at St Mary the Virgin church in Cowes The Bishop of Portsmouth, The Right Reverend Dr Jonathan Frost officiated the Collation service and was assisted by the senior island clergy.
The Rev Ryan Cook was Collated, Inducted and Licensed as Rector of St John the Baptist, Northwood, Vicar of All Saints, Gurnard with Cowes St Faith’s and as Priest in Charge of the Benefices of Holy Trinity, Cowes and St Mary the Virgin, Cowes.
The Lord-lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon read the first lesson. During the service, symbolic gifts were given and Rev Ryan was placed in his stall by the Archdeacon to great acclaim. At the conclusion of the service the Lord-Lieutenant welcomed the newly installed Ryan and his wife, Chantelle to their new ministry and home on the island.
On Tuesday 28th January, the Lord-Lieutenant visited the Seaview Community Shop. She discussed with the Chair and Treasurer the difficulties of running a seasonal business with volunteers.
Following their unsuccessful bid for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the Lord-Lieutenant wanted to see first hand, the impact the community shop has on the village. Having had sight of their assessment, she thought it sounded as though they were doing something special in Seaview.
HM The King has recognised people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication.
Peter MORTON –
receives the MBE for Services to Shipbuilding
Director and Founder, Wight Shipyard Company Ltd.
Alan Fred TITCHMARSH MBE DL –
receives the CBE for Services to Horticulture and to Charity
Horticulturalist, Author and Broadcaster,
Fiona Catherine NEWNHAM (Fiona Brothers)
receives a BEM for Services to Sport
Lately Powerboat Racer and Cricket Scorer, England and Wales Cricket Board.
