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15th October 2024
British Empire Medal Investitures
On Wednesday 9th October the Lord-Lieutenant presented His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours British Empire Medal’s (BEMs) to six Surrey […]
Read MoreHRH The Duchess of Edinburgh ‘s Surrey Day Out
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, came to Surrey on 25th September for three visits. The day started with […]
Read MoreA BUSY DAY FOR HRH THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER AS HE VISITS FOUR SURREY CHARITIES.
His Royal Highness accompanied by HM Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux, commenced the day at the University of Surrey […]
Read More999 Day: National Tribute to Emergency Services Heroes
The UK unites in gratitude for Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day. This national day, which takes place […]
Read MoreNew Signs Celebrate Surrey Hills’ Invertebrate Wonders: A Collaborative Effort to Engage the Community
A new initiative is taking flight in the Surrey Hills, aimed at drawing attention to the remarkable world of invertebrates. […]
Read MoreThe Seafarers Charity – Merchant Navy Day
The Seafarers’ Charity is calling on organisations, communities, and individuals across the UK to honour the people behind the Merchant […]
Read MoreSurrey Lieutenancy to host Exclusive Webinar on the King’s Award for Enterprise
We are excited to be hosting a special Zoom webinar chaired by Michael Hayman MBE DL, featuring Stephen Welton CBE, […]
Read MoreVisit to PSDS
On Thursday 11th July, The Lord-Lieutenant visited PSDS, a parent-led registered charity providing support for children and young people who […]
Read MoreKing’s Award for Enterprise Reception
On Tuesday 9th July, His Majesty The King, joined by The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, as well as the […]
Read MoreEverest hero George Mallory honoured with blue plaque
Everest hero George Mallory has been honoured with a blue heritage plaque at his family home in Surrey, as part […]
Read MoreBrockham Emergency Response Team celebrations
On Friday, 28th June the Lord Lieutenant visited Brockham Emergency Response Team (BERT) to recognise their 10th anniversary and to […]
Read MoreLord-Lieutenant Challenges Local Businesses to Showcase Their Excellence by Applying for a King’s Award for Enterprise
On 4th July, the Lord-Lieutenant encouraged pioneering businesses in Surrey to step up and apply for a King’s Award for […]
Read MorePath to Success: Oakleaf receives National Lottery funding to empower individuals facing multiple challenges
Guildford-based mental health charity, Oakleaf Enterprise, is proud to announce it has been awarded a generous grant of £626,828 by […]
Read MoreCommunity Foundation for Surrey welcomes new Chair
Community Foundation for Surrey are delighted to welcome their new Chair, Neelam Devesher DL, who has been a trustee with […]
Read MoreD-Day Celebrations across Surrey
Following on from the National D-Day 80 celebrations in Portsmouth on the 5th June, attended by the Lord-Lieutenant, there were […]
Read MorePWRR Freedom Parade
Guildford commemorates the 80th Anniversary of D-Day On Saturday 8th June, Surrey’s local regiment, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment […]
Read MoreD-Day commemoration at Headley Court to mark Canadian contribution to the war effort
On Friday 7th June, HM Lord Lieutenant and The Honourable Ralph Goodale PC, High Commissioner for Canada in the United […]
Read MoreD-Day 80th Anniversary in Epsom
Surrey Lieutenancy was represented today at the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council D-Day Service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the […]
Read MoreD- Day 80th Anniversary in Farnham
Farnham ran a special D-Day commemoration on the 80th anniversary of the world’s greatest amphibious assault. A number of local […]
Read MoreD-Day 80th Anniversary
On Wednesday 5th June 2024, I was extremely privileged to be able to attend the 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations on […]
Read MoreNew business support offer for Surrey launched by the Chancellor of Exchequer
Business Surrey – a new Surrey County Council service offering free and accessible support to businesses across the county – has […]
Read MoreSurrey Lieutenancy Spring Newsletter
Welcome to the spring edition of our Newsletter- we hope you enjoy reading it. You can link to it via […]
Read MoreCongratulations!
Congratulations to the 3 Surrey businesses who are recipients of The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024: ipTEST Mark Roberts Motion […]
Read MoreThe King’s Awards for Enterprise 2025 are open!
The King’s Awards for Enterprise is the most prestigious award for UK businesses and can bring substantial benefits to winners. The King’s […]
Read MoreA chance to appreciate our county With so many pressures on our daily lives, it can feel good sometimes to […]
Read MoreKing’s Award for Voluntary Service presentation to Surrey Heath Age Concern
On Tuesday 23rd April, The Lord-Lieutenant, accompanied by Brigadier Paul Evans OBE DL, presented Surrey Heath Age Concern with their […]
Read MoreSurrey Day
Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum would like to invite us to join them to celebrate, network and strengthen our bonds within […]
Read MoreHRH The Prince of Wales visits Surplus to Supper in Sunbury
The Prince of Wales visited Surplus to Supper, a surplus food redistribution charity, on Thursday 18th April, to learn about […]
Read More2024 Elmbridge ‘Junior Citizen’ event
On Wednesday 24th April Deputy Lieutenant, Mary Zoeller attended the 2024 Elmbridge ‘Junior Citizen’ event at The Xcel Sports Hub […]
Read MoreVisit to 5th Bookham Brownies
On Monday 22nd April the Lord-Lieutenant visited 5th Bookham Brownies. 5th Bookham Brownies are part of the Bookham & Effingham […]
Read More‘Watertight’ Ceremony
On Tuesday 16th April, Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Julie Llewellyn attended a ‘Watertight’ ceremony for Silverwood, a new Northwest Surrey mental […]
Read MoreMock Trials Competition
On Saturday 23rd March The Lord-Lieutenant attended The Surrey Magistrates’ Mock Trial Competition. The Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition is […]
Read MoreChief Scout Gold Awards Presentation
On Saturday 16th March at NESCOT, Deputy Lieutenant, Brigadier Roger Hood QVRM TD presented sixty four Scouts with their Chief […]
Read MoreInter-House Music Final
Back for the second year and beautifully performed in Ranmore Hall with full stage and lighting effects, the Inter-House Music […]
Read More1st Claygate Scout and Guide Band annual concert
Holy Trinity Church in Claygate was packed on Saturday 16th March with those people lucky enough to attend the 1st […]
Read MoreThe Brigitte Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary
Surrey charity The Brigitte Trust has provided 40 years of emotional, practical, and social support to people living with a […]
Read MoreMessage from His Majesty The King for the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration
The seventy-fifth anniversary of The Commonwealth is a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey that our unique family of […]
Read MoreHRH The Duke of Edinburgh takes part in a puppeteering performance and co-presents a radio show during a creative visit to Leatherhead.
As part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s big birthday week celebrations, His Royal Highness joined The Lord Lieutenant, Michael More-Molyneux, […]
Read MoreGuildford Hongkongers Lunar New Year Market
On Saturday 10th February, Guildford Hongkongers hosted a Lunar New Year Market at Guildford Cathedral, on the first day of […]
Read MoreReigate & Banstead ‘Junior Citizen’ event 2024
Wednesday, 7th February 2024 was Child Safety Medias VIP Showcase Day at the offices of Surrey County Council. Deputy Lieutenant, […]
Read MoreTHE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH VOLUNTEERS AT THE LIGHTHOUSE BARNSBURY
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh joined the volunteer team at The Lighthouse in Barnsbury, Woking on Wednesday afternoon, […]
Read MoreSurrey from the Sky’ will be the theme for this year’s Surrey Day, which will take place on Saturday 11 May 2024.
It will be the sixth year of the annual celebration of life in the county, which sees the Surrey Lieutenancy […]
Read MoreAnnual Inspection and Awards Ceremony of 1349 (Woking) Squadron
Lord-Lieutenant Cadet – Cadet Warrant Officer Lucas Reeve The Annual Formal Inspection is our chance as a unit to give […]
Read MoreThe Duchess of Edinburgh visits Walton Charity
On Thursday 18th January, Walton Charity hosted a visit from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, where she met […]
Read MoreNew Year Honours List 2024
The Lord-Lieutenant congratulates all those Surrey residents who have been recognised for their contribution to our communities in HM The […]
Read MoreThe King’s First Year
by Sir Stephen Lamport GCVO DL Vice- Lord-Lieutenant and a former Private Secretary to The (then) Prince of Wales, and […]
Read MoreEwell Youth Leader Receives Surrey Lieutenancy Appreciation Award
Martyn Holloway- Neville received a Lieutenancy Appreciation Award in recognition of his incredible track record as the leader for the […]
Read MoreUKRAINIAN REFUGEE CHRISTMAS PARTY ATTENDED THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH
The Lighthouse in Woking hosted a Christmas Party for over 200 local Ukrainian refugees. It was a very special and […]
Read More180 (Cranleigh) Squadron – A new Royal Air Force Air Cadet’s Squadron Formed
On Saturday 9th December a milestone was reached in the history of the Air Cadet unit at Cranleigh, as it […]
Read MoreWhite Ribbon Day
I have been running refuges for women and children fleeing domestic abuse for the last fourteen years. At I Choose […]
Read MoreWarm Welcome Spaces are open to all residents this winter free of charge and are a place to pop in to stay warm, get a hot drink, receive energy advice and much more.
Last year, Surrey County Council, district, borough and Town and Parish councils worked together with Surrey’s faith and community groups […]
Read MoreLord-Lieutenant’s Cadet -(CCF) Cadet Sergeant Electra Mykoniatis – Reigate Grammar School Combined Cadet Force
Becoming a Lord- Lieutenant’s Cadet is not something I expected to happen, and my route in becoming one is not […]
Read MoreRemembrance in Surrey
On Friday 10th November, Deputy Lieutenant, Rob Douglas CBE attend the Schhols Remembrance Service in Farnham. Poems were read by […]
Read MoreTwo Surrey volunteer groups honoured with the first King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2023.
The volunteers from two Surrey groups, who dedicate their valuable time and experience to help individuals and communities across this […]
Read MoreLord-Lieutenant Awards Ceremony
On Thursday 19th October The Lord-Lieutenant presented the Surrey Lord-Lieutenant Awards at Guildford Cathedral. The Lord-Lieutenant awarded seven Meritorious Service […]
Read MoreCoronation Tree planting at RHS Wisley
On Monday 6th November, The Lord-Lieutenant planted a spectacular lime tree, ‘Kerdalo’ to remember the Coronation. The tree purchased by […]
Read MoreLieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation presented at SATRO Awards
On 17th October, The Vice Lord-Lieutenant Sir Stephen Lamport, presented at SATRO’s annual awards, Lieutenancy Certificates of Appreciation to two […]
Read MoreRunnymede Air Forces Memorial 70th Anniversary
On Tuesday 17th October, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the 70th Anniversary of the Runnymede Air Forces Memorial, hosted by the Commonwealth […]
Read MoreNational Hate Crime Awareness Week is from 14th – 21st October 2023.
The aim of National Hate Crime Awareness Week is to: What is hate CRIME? A Hate Crime (criminal offence) or […]
Read MoreWorld Teachers day 5th October 2023
“The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage”. For many years, […]
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023 – SALUTING OUR SISTERS
The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the […]
Read MoreWorld Alzheimer’s Day
Each September 21st, people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness, to challenge the stigma that persists […]
Read MoreEmergency Services Day – Lord-Lieutenant’s visit to Mount Browne
On Saturday 9th September I visited Surrey Police Headquarters at Mount Browne. I was shown round the call centre where […]
Read MoreThe Surrey Hedgerow Festival
The Surrey Hedgerow Festival is the pinnacle event of the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Hedgerow Heritage project – a three-year initiative […]
Read MoreSURREY HILLS ARTISAN MARKET AT PAINSHILL
SATURDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER @ 10:00 AM-SUNDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER @ 5:00 PM Come and meet over 40 Surrey Hills Artisans at this special […]
Read MorePlaque to Commemorate Coronation of King Charles III Unveiled in Normandy
On Saturday 2nd September, The Lord-Lieutenant unveiled a plaque to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III in Normandy, Guildford. […]
Read MoreLord-Lieutenant’s Cadet – Oliver Bates -1st & 2nd Horley Scout Group
Since last November, five other young people and I have had the honour and privilege of being Lord Lieutenant’s cadets. […]
Read MoreThe first anniversary of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
There will be no official public event to mark the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a […]
Read MoreLord-Lieutenant’s Cadet – Cadet Flight Sergeant Leonor Nunes
Over the last 10 months, 5 cadets and myself have had the honour to be the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets. From […]
Read MoreLord-Lieutenant’s Cadet – Petty Officer Cadet Jospeh Moir
My year term spent as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet has been full of opportunities that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else […]
Read MoreLieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation
On Tuesday 29th August, the Lord-Lieutenant presented Guildford restaurant owner, Franco Terracciano, with a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation in the […]
Read More2 Army Training Regiment Pass off Parade
On Friday 25th August the Lord-Lieutenant was invited to be the Inspecting Officer for Caen Squadron’s Pass Off Parade at […]
Read MoreLord-Lieutenant’s Cadet – Cadet Flight Sergeant Sam Baker
I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be the Lord- Lieutenant of Surrey’s Cadet from the Air Training Corps, […]
Read MoreSurrey Lieutenancy Climate Change Focus Group
The Beginning The creation of the Surrey Lieutenancy Climate Change Focus Group by The Lord Lieutenant in 2021 was recognised […]
Read MoreSurrey Mayors and Chairmen visit to Loseley House
On Wednesday 26th July, The Lord-Lieutenant welcomed Mayors from across Surrey to Loseley House for evening tea. Attending Mayors included […]
Read MoreCoronation Champions drinks reception
On Thursday 29th July, the Lord-Lieutenant held a reception for recipients of the Coronation Champions at Loseley House. Earlier this […]
Read MoreLieutenancy Appreciation Award
On Friday, 14th of July, Deputy Lieutenant Jane Macaulay presented John Brockwell ( pictured receiving the award alongside daughter Verity) […]
Read MoreCatalyst ‘Hope’ Exhibition
On Friday 23rd June The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Catalyst Hope Exhibition in Guildford. Catalyst is a non-profit organisation working with […]
Read MoreOn being a Lord- Lieutenant’s Cadet
Serving as the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey’s Cadet has been a truly eye-opening experience. I believe it is fair to say […]
Read MoreArtists from Artventure visit Grange Park Opera
Artists from Artventure visit Grange Park Opera to view their Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II before the painting moves […]
Read MoreLieutenancy Appreciation Award
On Saturday 1st July, Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Ingrid Rolland VR, presented Patrick Wills with a Lieutenancy Appreciation Award in Bletchingley […]
Read MoreThe NHS celebrates its 75th birthday.
5 July 2023 marks 75 years of the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS was founded on 5 July 1948 with […]
Read MoreThe Surrey VCSE Alliance
The Surrey VCSE Alliance is a collaboration of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, which brings together the VCSE […]
Read MoreLieutenancy Appreciation Award
On Friday 9th June Deputy Lieutenant, Nick Wood-Dow presented Dik Gregory, the Chairman of Shepperton Fair, with a Lieutenancy Appreciation […]
Read MoreArmed Forces Day
On Sunday 18th June The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Surrey Joint Services Choral Mattins at Guildford Cathedral. Guildford Cathedral is home […]
Read MoreRefugee Week 19-25 June
Refugee Week is a time to highlight and think about those from around the world who have been displaced by […]
Read MoreDean of Guildford, Dianna Gwilliams to retire
The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams has announced that she will retire as Dean of Guildford at the end of her […]
Read MoreSmall Charity Week 19-23 June- The York Road Project
Established as a registered Charity in 2001. York Road Project (YRP) has been a pillar of support for individuals facing […]
Read MoreLoneliness Awareness Week 12-18 June
We can all feel lonely sometimes. It’s an emotion that comes with being human, as we need social connection to […]
Read MoreThe Simon Trust Visit
On Tuesday 13th June The Lord-Lieutenant attended the opening of the new cycle track at Lindens Farm in Alfold. In […]
Read MoreWildlife Walk opening
On Tuesday 13th June, The Lord-Lieutenant opened a new wildlife walk at Albury Organic Vineyard. Albury Organic is located in […]
Read MoreBritish farmers rally public support on LEAF Open Farm Sunday – farming’s annual open day
On Sunday 11th June, over 250 farmers across Britain welcomed thousands of people onto farms for farming’s annual open day. […]
Read MoreHRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Surrey
The Duchess of Edinburgh was in Surrey, where she visited Artventure Trust in Guildford, which is a charity that supports […]
Read MoreLieutenancy Appreciation Award
On Wednesday 7th June, Deputy Lieutenant Perdita Hunt presented Heather Kerswell with a Lieutenancy Appreciation Award. Heather has given a […]
Read MoreLieutenancy Appreciation Award presentation to Wintershall
On Sunday 4th June, The Lord-Lieutenant visited Wintershall and presented their volunteers with a Lieutenancy certificate of Appreciation. Peter Hutley […]
Read MorePrincess of Wales Royal Regiment Football Match
On Friday 26th May, The Lord-Lieutenant attended Meadowbank Stadium in Dorking to present three rose plants to Canterbury 3PWRR for […]
Read MoreVolunteer Week 2023
Volunteers Week – a chance to find your way! Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year and it’s a […]
Read MoreVolunteers’ Week 2023
Surrey Lieutenancy is delighted to mark Volunteers’ Week 2023 – a time to celebrate the important contribution of volunteers, who […]
Read MoreThe Kings’s Award for Voluntary Service 2024
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest Award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise […]
Read MoreSurrey Day 2023
On Saturday 13th May, Surrey Day, The Lord-Lieutenant visited several different Surrey venues. Here is the link to the BBC […]
Read MoreLieutenancy Appreciation Award
On Wednesday 10th May, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Sir Stephen Lamport, presented Valerie Beynon with a Lieutenancy Appreciation Award in recognition […]
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