On Wednesday 2nd March 2022, The Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, along with former Lord Lieutenants, Major General Sir Martin White and Mr Christopher Bland, planted a Nootka Cypress tree in the grounds of Osborne House, in celebration of the Queen’s Green Canopy.
Also attending the tree planting, were children from Queens Gate Primary School as they had been asked to design a jubilee-themed flower bed in the Walled Garden in the grounds of Osborne House.
A service was held at All Saints’ Church Ryde on Sunday 27 February 2022, to say farewell to Archdeacon Peter Leonard and partner, Mark Pittaway
In attendance were Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon, Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brigadier Maurice Sheen, Bishop Christopher Foster, recently retired Bishop of Portsmouth, Bishop Rob Wickham acting Bishop of Portsmouth and Bishop Jonathan Frost, Bishop of Portsmouth elect.
Peter based his beautifully delivered and poignant sermon on the Jesus’s commandments: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind’. And the second: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ Peter spoke of the fully inclusive world in which he wanted to live in which all respected and celebrated our diversity.
At the end of the service speeches of thanks were led by Bishops Foster and Wickham, and the large congregation celebrated Peter’s work and said an emotional farewell, as they wished him godspeed with his new job as Chief Executive of the charity Family Links – the Centre for Emotional Health.
On Sunday 27th February 2022, The Lord-Lieutenant presented the volunteers of the Isle of Wight Music, Drama and Dance Festival with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services. Volunteers were awarded the Queen’s Award in 2020 but the ceremony was delayed due to Covid restrictions.
The ceremony took place at Shanklin Theatre during the morning session of the Pop and Rock day. Accepting the award were Gioia Minghella – President, Chris Booth – Chair and Ellen Weeks – Vice Chair.
HM The Queen has recognised people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication.
Ian Michael LLOYD Strategic Manager, Isle of Wight Council
– receives a BEM for services to the community in the Isle of Wight during Covid-19
Margery Diane FOXLEY
– receives a BEM for services to the community in Seaview, Isle of Wight
On Sunday 19th December 2021, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the afternoon performance at the Annual Christmas Carol Concert held at Quarr Abbey.
Two performances were given by the Voices of the Isle of Wight and members of the Community at Quarr. The Voices were led by Linda Filby-Borrett. James Longford played the organ with Nancy and two other Suzuki violinists accompanying the choir.
On Thursday 25th November, the Lord-Lieutenant attended a service of thanksgiving at the Newport Minster to celebrate one hundred years of the WI being on the Island.
Six favourite Hymns were sung with readings between each hymn. The Centenary WI Choir sang 3 folk songs of the four Seasons by Vaughan Williams accompanied by Sue Biss, IW Federation Chairman, on the grand piano.
After the service the Lord-Lieutenant met members of the Island WI branches and was introduced to a WI member who had celebrated her 100th birthday the day before.
On Sunday 14th November, HM Lord-Lieutenant laid a wreath at St Thomas’s Square, Newport. Wreaths were also laid by the High Sheriff and Chairman of the Council along with other dignitaries, veterans, and members of organisations from around the Island. Following the wreath laying, a church service took place in the Minster. A parade followed with the Lord-Lieutenant taking the salute.
On Thursday 11th November 2021, the Field of Remembrance took place in the Princess Beatrice Garden at Carisbrooke Castle. HM Lord-Lieutenant planted crosses along with other dignitaries, members of the Royal British Legion, Veterans and school children.
