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24th March 2023
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visits Farnham
The Duke of Edinburgh visited Farnham, Surrey on Monday (20 March) to plant the 70th and final tree in an […]
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HM The King visited Surrey on 9th March
His Majesty The King visited the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Weybridge on the 9th March 2023 to meet […]
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Commonwealth Day 2023
This year Commonwealth Day takes place on Monday 13th March, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and […]
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Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting
On Tuesday 7th March, Wates Group and The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) celebrated five years in partnership, with a ceremonial tree […]
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day – 8th March (IWD) is an important event in the annual calendar that helps to put raise […]
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Knife Angel launch at Guildford Cathedral
On Wednesday 1st March The Knife Angel was launched at Guildford Cathedral. The anti-violence monument will stay at the Cathedral […]
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Runnymede Civic Awards
On Wednesday 22nd February, The Lord-Lieutenant attend the first Runnymede Civic Awards. These awards were for people in the Borough […]
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Coronation Champions Awards launched by Royal Voluntary Service and Her Majesty The Queen Consort
To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, Royal Voluntary Service is launching […]
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New Deputy Lieutenants Appointed
On Tuesday 14th February The Lord-Lieutenant appointed five new Deputy Lieutenants for Surrey: Major General Aidan Michael Gerard Smyth QVRM […]
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The Coronation Emblem
The Coronation Emblem – which will feature throughout May’s historic celebrations – pays tribute to The King’s love of the natural world, depicting the […]
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The Coronation Weekend
The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will be marked with events across the country and a concert at […]
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King Charles’s coronation concert offers 10,000 free tickets in ballot
A ballot has opened for 10,000 free tickets for a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle to mark the King’s coronation. […]
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Knife Angel – National Monument Against Violence and Aggression – Schools Competition
Primary Schools Could you design a new superhero whose mission is to go about spreading kindness, friendship and forgiveness? Guildford […]
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Concert for Peace
The Leatherhead Choral Society held a ‘Concert for Peace’ in aid of Ukraine at the Leatherhead Theatre on 22nd January. […]
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Royal Visit to Connaught Junior School
HRH The Countess of Wessex visited to Connaught Junior School in Bagshot on Thursday 19th Jan 2023, to open the […]
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Our First Month as LL Cadets
Our first month as cadets has been extremely busy. It has been such an honour to support the Lord Lieutenant […]
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Guildford Cathedral to host Knife Angel Sculpture
A thought-provoking monument which aims to inspire social change will visit Guildford Cathedral in March 2023 as part of the UK […]
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Royal Opening for New Sports Hub
The new sports hub at Gordon’s School, serving both the students of the school and the local community, was officially […]
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Help shape your fire and rescue service
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service wants your views to help shape their next service plan which sets out the risks […]
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THE QUEEN’S GREEN CANOPY UPDATE – MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING FOR HER MAJESTY
The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. All […]
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Warm Welcome in Surrey’s libraries
Everyone is welcome Surrey libraries aren’t just about books this winter. They are inviting everyone in for a Warm Welcome.Asthousands […]
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Lord-Lieutenants Cadet Evening
On Monday 28th November the Lord-Lieutenants Cadet evening was held at Loseley Park, where The Lord-Lieutenant thanked his outgoing cadets […]
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Churt for Ukraine update
As many residents will be aware, ‘Churt for Ukraine’ was established back in Spring 2022, to develop support for Ukrainian […]
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White Ribbon Day
Founded in 1984, I Choose Freedom has provided refuge and freedom for thousands of women and children fleeing Domestic Abuse. […]
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Tree of Trees – Final three Surrey Trees planted
The Lord-Lieutenant has finished planting the last three ‘Tree of Trees’ from The Queen’s Green Canopy. On Friday 18th November, […]
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The Lighthouse – New Royal Patron
HRH The Countess of Wessex is to become Patron of The Lighthouse. The announcement was made during a royal visit […]
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Remembrance in Surrey
On Remembrance Sunday, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the RAF Memorial in Runnymede. Deputy Lieutenants represented The Lord-Lieutenant at services across the […]
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HRH The Earl of Wessex visit to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre
On Wednesday 9th November HRH The Earl of Wessex visited Woking’s New Victoria Theatre today to meet Northern Ballet’s new […]
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Lieutenancy award presentation
On Thursday 3rd November The Lord-Lieutenant presented a Lieutenancy Award to David, who lives in The Meath’s Supported Living Accommodation […]
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Tree of Trees – Surrey Organisations recognised by The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative
On Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th November trees were planted by the Lord-Lieutenant at The Meath Epilepsy Charity, Godalming; Watts […]
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Warm Hubs launched across Surrey
This Winter, Surrey County Council, district, borough town & parish councils have been working together with Surrey’s fantastic faith and […]
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Royal British Legion Surrey Poppy Launch
On Friday 28th October, the 2022 Surrey Poppy Launch took place in All Saint’s Church, the former Guard’s Chapel, at […]
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SECAmb Awards South East Coast Ambulance Awards
On 6th October, Long service and special achievements awards were presented at the first of South East Coast Ambulance Service […]
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Lord-Lieutenants Awards Ceremony
On Thursday 20th October, South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (SERFCA) hosted the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant Award Ceremony at Guildford […]
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Surrey Investitures
The six Surrey residents awarded British Empire Medals in the Birthday Honours list 2022 attended an Investiture at Loseley House […]
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The Princess of Wales visit to the Royal Surrey Hospital
On Wednesday 5th October, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales made a visit to Royal Surrey Foundation Trust’s outstanding-rated […]
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Surrey Stands With Ukraine’
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Sir Stephen Lamport, was guest of honour at an evening of Ukrainian music organised in Epsom Methodist […]
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The Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III in Surrey
At 1pm on Sunday 11th September the High Sheriff of Surrey read read out the Proclamation of the Accession of […]
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Statement from The Queen’s Green Canopy
‘Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and the wishes of our Patron, His Majesty The King, The Queen’s […]
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Extracts from an address given on 11th September by Vice Lord-Lieutenant – Sir Stephen Lamport GCVO DL at a Service of […]
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The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a licence to thrill for Surrey business
The Surrey Hills offers natural beauty and a much-needed opportunity to get away from it all for many of its […]
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Surrey Matters – August Edition
The August edition of Surrey Matters is out. See what you can do in Surrey over the school holidays including […]
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The Big Surrey and Sussex Thank You 2022
To say thank you to everyone who worked in health and care through the pandemic and as we recover, SASH […]
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South Asian Heritage Month
South Asian Heritage Month runs from Monday 18 July to Wednesday 17 August every year. It seeks to raise the […]
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Surrey Lieutenancy Sword
On 26 July 2022, Deputy Colonel of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR), Colonel Patrick Crowley MBE DL, presented […]
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HRH The Duchess of Gloucester marks 125 years of charity Turn2us with visit to Merlewood Care Home
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited Merlewood Care Home in Virginia Water on 20th July, the inaugural home […]
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Surrey Culture -new website
Surrey County Council has been working with partners to develop a new website for Surrey residents and visitors to explore […]
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Become a culture explorer and collect a culture passport from your library
Become a Surrey Culture Explorer and go on exciting adventures with a chance to win amazing prizes! The Surrey Culture Explorer […]
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Samaritans in Surrey- Samaritans Awareness Day
Samaritans vision is that fewer people die by suicide. But they are noy just there for the suicidal. They are […]
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Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
As regional chairman for the SE Lord Lieutenants on the Queen’s Award for Enterprise the Lord Lieutenant attended a celebratory […]
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The Challengers big play appeal
The Lord-Lieutenant as Patron of Challengers, has learned about their exciting new campaign ‘The Big Play Appeal’ to build a […]
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Mark Rowley appointed new commissioner of the Metrpolitan Police Service.
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to hear that Sir Mark Rowley has been named as the new commissioner of the Metropolitan […]
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Celebration for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2022
As Regional Chairman for the SE Lord-Lieutenants on Queen’s Awards for Enterprise the Lord-Lieutenant attended a celebratory reception hosted by […]
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SECAmb’s open its tenth Make Ready Centre
On Wednesday 6th July The Lord-Lieutenant joined the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, (SECAmb) to officially open […]
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Farnham Homes for Ukraine
In Churt seven families have signed up for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The group have their own website: Home […]
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Homes for Ukraine – Perspective by Deputy Lieutenants Bill & Bridget Biddell
Bill & Bridget Biddell have opened their home in Hampton to a Ukrainian Family Time has moved on, and the […]
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War changes Everything – Moldova’s response to the Ukraine refugee crisis
Written By Peter Curran It’s war. Everything is destroyed,’ said Valerii, a Ukrainian refugee from Donetsk. He fled with his […]
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Surrey Hills Enterprises’ 10th Anniversary – Fetcham Park
On 21st June, The Lord-Lieutenant attended a special event at Fetcham Park to mark the 10th anniversary of community interest […]
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HRH The Princess Royal visits the Woodland Trust’s First World War memorial site for England
HRH The Princess Royal visited Langley Vale Wood, formerly an intensively managed farmland, owned and managed by the Woodland Trust, […]
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Surrey – the UK hub of disability motorsport
I recently had the privilege of visiting the home of one of the most pioneering motorsport organisations which is based […]
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The Queen Elizabeth II Stand, Epsom Downs
On 2 June, on the eve of this year’s Derby weekend and as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at […]
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Papa India 50th Anniversary Commemorations
On Saturday 18th June, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Papa India 50th Anniversary Commemorations at St Mary’s Church and at the […]
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Platinum Jubilee Celebrations across Surrey
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations started with Trooping the Colour and the Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls. On Saturday 4th June, […]
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Surrey Charities Roadshow
On Thursday 16th June, Guildford Cathedral held an inaugural ‘Surrey Charities Roadshow’ Opened by the High Sheriff of Surrey, His […]
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Walton Firs Celebration Day
On Saturday 11th June, The Lord-Lieutenant, along with Deputy Lieutenant, Sally Varah MBE, visited Walton Firs in Cobham to present […]
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Ukrainian Refugee Support Hub in Woking
The Lighthouse in Woking – known for its diversity and resourcefulness in supporting people in need – responded to the […]
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The Surrey History Centre
The Surrey History Centre is a remarkable cultural asset in Surrey which houses a vast collection of historical county records […]
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Three Surrey volunteer groups honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2022
The volunteers from three Surrey groups, who dedicate their valuable time and experience to help individuals and communities across this […]
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Principal of Royal Holloway honoured with CBE for services to higher education and technology
The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted that Professor Paul Layzell, Principal of Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Deputy Lieutenant of […]
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Surrey residents named in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022
The Surrey Lieutenancy is delighted to congratulate the Surrey residents who have been recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours […]
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration Sunday 5th June
On the 5th June, we will be holding The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration at Guildford Cathedral. This is […]
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Lord-Lieutenant visits Surrey-based motorsport pioneers
On Wednesday 11th May, the Lord-Lieutenant spent the afternoon with Team BRIT at its base at Dunsfold Aerodrome near Cranleigh, […]
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‘I Choose Freedom’ Launch
On Tuesday 17th May, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the launch of ‘I Choose Freedom’ the new name for Reigate and Banstead […]
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International Nurses Day
On Thursday 12th May the Lord Lieutenant was welcomed to The Royal Surrey in Guildford, to mark International Nurses Day. […]
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Surrey Day 2022
On Saturday 8th May, Surrey Day, The Vice Lord Lieutenant, Sir Stephen Lamport, and his wife Angela, Lady Lamport visited […]
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Holme Farm launches on Surrey Day
On Saturday 8th May, Surrey Day, around 500 people attended the Holme Farm Launch at Clifton Garden Centre in Weybridge, […]
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Surrey Day
On Saturday 7th May, The Lord- Lieutenant, his wife Sarah, and granddaughter River celebrated Surrey Day 2022 with visits across […]
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The Surrey Tree of Life Memorial unveiling
On Thursday 5th May, the Lord-Lieutenant attended, alongside Rabbi Alex Goldberg, Dean of Religious Life and Belief, the official unveiling […]
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Surrey Day 7th May 2022
Join us in celebrating Surrey Day on May 7th, 2022, with a full line-up of fun and festivities including walks along the North […]
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Platinum Jubilee Book
Children in state-funded primary schools across the United Kingdom will, from mid-May, begin to receive a free commemorative book to […]
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Design a Jubilee Crown
This year marks a very special anniversary as Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch in history to […]
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A gallop through history
In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, a very special event will take place in the […]
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Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Eternal Garden opening
On Thursday 28th April the Lord-Lieutenant attended the official Eternal Garden opening at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey. The Eternal […]
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Surrey Day 7th May
Surrey Life editor Faye Bartle with broadcaster Eamonn Holmes - Credit: Archant
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Spelthorne honours volunteers
On Tuesday 19th April, The Lord- Lieutenant attended the Spelthorne Civic Trust Awards where Spelthorne Borough Council paid tribute to […]
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Congratulations to the 4 companies in Surrey who are winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022!
Many congratulations to all businesses recognised with a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2022, especially to the 4 winning Surrey companies, […]
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Platinum Champions Awards- Nominations open until 18 April
In honour of Her Majesty The Queen and the great example she has set in her 70 years of service, […]
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Little Bakers, Big Hearts for Ukraine
On Sunday 3rd April 2022 the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to join the Little Bakers and their families. At this event […]
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The War in Ukraine: Update from the Surrey Lieutenancy
As we all watch the events in Ukraine unfold with horror, at last there is a really positive story in […]
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Surrey Heritage Awards 2022
The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, presented the trophies at the Surrey Heritage Awards 2022, held at the Brooklands Museum, Weybridge […]
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The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2023
The nomination window for the next round of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) will open as usual on […]
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World Health Day 7th April 2022
The team at Surrey Research Park are passionate about enabling a healthy community and we encourage you to focus on […]
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Surrey Investitures
On 29th March, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present National Honours at Loseley House to the following Surrey residents: Lt […]
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Platinum Jubilee & Queens Green Canopy visits to Wonersh and Shamley Green villages
On Thursday 17th March, The Lord-Lieutenant made a Platinum Jubilee visit to Wonersh. First stop was Wonersh & Shamley Green […]
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Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation presented to The Well Being volunteer team
On Thursday 17th March, on behalf of the Lieutenancy, Deputy Lieutenant Martin Gerrard QPM, presented a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation […]
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Queen’s Green Canopy planting in Farnham
On Friday 11th March, an avenue of 40 mature trees was planted alongside the river in Farnham to commemorate Her […]
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Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting at Nonsuch Park
On National Tree Planting Day, Friday 11th March, on behalf of the Lieutenancy, Deputy Lieutenant, Brigadier Roger Hood, joined by […]
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Surrey Heritage Awards 2022 Shortlist Announced
Surrey Historic Buildings Trust has announced the shortlist for the Surrey Heritage Awards 2022. Six projects have been shortlisted for […]
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A Prayer for Ukraine
The Dean of Guildford said “We have all seen the news in these past days regarding Ukraine and the horrors […]
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