On Tuesday 19th October, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Brighstone British Legion and presented the president of the branch, Mr Reg Hunt with the Presidents Medallion.
Lord-Lieutenant visits Brighstone British Legion
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Legal Service Procession 2021
On Monday 11th October 2021, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the annual Legal Service at the Minster Church, Newport.
This traditional Service is held on the Isle of Wight each year and provides an opportunity to give thanks for the Queen’s Peace and our Heritage, in the presence of Her Majesty’s Judiciary.
Vectis Bus Company
On Sunday 10th October, the Vectis Bus Company celebrated their 100th Anniversary of the first ever Vectis Bus service. Mrs Susie Sheldon, Lord-Lieutenant, joined the celebrations at the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum in Ryde and was treated to a ride on one of the buses.
Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Evening 2021
The annual Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 6th October 2021 at the Royal Yacht Squadron.
Two British Empire Medals (BEM) were presented to:
- Laura Jane Gaudion – for services to Social Care during the Covid-19 Response
- Graham Biss DL – for services to the Community
HM Lord-Lieutenant also presented awards to Island residents, in recognition of their services to the community.
Lord-Lieutenant Cadets
The Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon has thanked her retiring cadets for their hard work and support at numerous events during the last year. She wishes them all well for the future.
- Cadet Flight Sergeant Leo Walters – 1024 Squadron Royal Air Force Cadets
- Royal Marine Cadet Sergeant Daniel Williams – Ryde Sea Cadet Corps
- Cadet Sergeant Emely Luhan – No 2 Troop, Gallipoli Company ACF
Each year, the Lord-Lieutenant appoints 3 to 4 young people to serve as her Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets. They are selected from the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets Force, the Air Training Corps and the Combined Cadet Force.
Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets are appointed during the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards evening held at the Royal Yacht Squadron every October.
Lord-Lieutenant visits HMP Albany
On Wednesday 29th September 2021, Mrs Susie Sheldon, Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, officially opened The Haven, at HMP Albany.
Mrs Sheldon then presented Hidden Hero certificates to 12 members of staff.
A Community Service of Reflection & Thanksgiving
On Friday 10th September 2021, A Community Service of Reflection & Thanksgiving was held at the Minster. The Service was held to remember all who have suffered because of the Covid19 pandemic and to give thanks for the extraordinary efforts of so many keyworkers and community volunteers.
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to the Royal Isle of Wight County Show
On Saturday 28th August 2021, the Lord-Lieutenant presented the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Royal Isle of Wight County Show.
The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society dates from 1874 and enjoyed the royal patronage of Queen Victoria from 1882. The annual County Show is a very well-established part of Island life and ran its 120th show in 2019. Over 160 volunteers plan, organise and set up the festival over the year, then run the festival on the day. Many volunteers have served for long periods of time – 5 for as long as 50 years; some families have served for
5 or 6 generations.