Some information on this website may be out of date following the recent announcement of the death of The Queen

Latest News | March 2020

News feature

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 […]

Read More
News feature

His Majesty The King visited the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Weybridge on the 9th March 2023 to meet […]

Read More
News feature

This year Commonwealth Day takes place on Monday 13th  March, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and […]

Read More
News feature

On Tuesday 7th March, Wates Group and The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) celebrated five years in partnership, with a ceremonial tree […]

Read More
News feature

International Women’s Day – 8th March (IWD) is an important event in the annual calendar that helps to put raise […]

Read More
News feature

On Wednesday 1st March The Knife Angel was launched at Guildford Cathedral.  The anti-violence monument will stay at the Cathedral […]

Read More
News feature

On Wednesday 22nd February, The Lord-Lieutenant attend the first Runnymede Civic Awards.  These awards were for people in the Borough […]

Read More
News feature

To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, Royal Voluntary Service is launching […]

Read More
News feature

On Tuesday 14th February The Lord-Lieutenant appointed five new Deputy Lieutenants for Surrey: Major General Aidan Michael Gerard Smyth QVRM […]

Read More
News feature

The Coronation Emblem – which will feature throughout May’s historic celebrations – pays tribute to The King’s love of the natural world, depicting the […]

Read More
News feature

The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will be marked with events across the country and a concert at […]

Read More
News feature

A ballot has opened for 10,000 free tickets for a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle to mark the King’s coronation. […]

Read More
News feature

Primary Schools Could you design a new superhero whose mission is to go about spreading kindness, friendship and forgiveness? Guildford […]

Read More
News feature

The Leatherhead Choral Society held a ‘Concert for Peace’ in aid of Ukraine at the Leatherhead Theatre on 22nd January.  […]

Read More
News feature

HRH The Countess of Wessex visited to Connaught Junior School in Bagshot on Thursday 19th Jan 2023, to open the […]

Read More
News feature

Our first month as cadets has been extremely busy. It has been such an honour to support the Lord Lieutenant […]

Read More
News feature

A thought-provoking monument which aims to inspire social change will visit Guildford Cathedral in March 2023 as part of the UK […]

Read More
News feature

The new sports hub at Gordon’s School, serving both the students of the school and the local community, was officially […]

Read More
News feature

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service wants your views to help shape their next service plan which sets out the risks […]

Read More
News feature

The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. All […]

Read More
News feature

Everyone is welcome Surrey libraries aren’t just about books this winter.  They are inviting everyone in for a Warm Welcome.Asthousands […]

Read More
News feature

On Monday 28th November the Lord-Lieutenants Cadet evening was held at Loseley Park, where The Lord-Lieutenant thanked his outgoing cadets […]

Read More
News feature

As many residents will be aware, ‘Churt for Ukraine’ was established back in Spring 2022, to develop support for Ukrainian […]

Read More
News feature

Founded in 1984, I Choose Freedom has provided refuge and freedom for thousands of women and children fleeing Domestic Abuse. […]

Read More
News feature

The Lord-Lieutenant has finished planting the last three ‘Tree of Trees’ from The Queen’s Green Canopy. On Friday 18th November, […]

Read More
News feature

HRH The Countess of Wessex is to become Patron of The Lighthouse. The announcement was made during a royal visit […]

Read More
News feature

On Remembrance Sunday, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the RAF Memorial in Runnymede. Deputy Lieutenants represented The Lord-Lieutenant at services across the […]

Read More
News feature

On Wednesday 9th November HRH The Earl of Wessex visited Woking’s New Victoria Theatre today to meet Northern Ballet’s new […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 3rd November The Lord-Lieutenant presented a Lieutenancy Award to David, who lives in The Meath’s Supported Living Accommodation […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th November trees were planted by the Lord-Lieutenant at The Meath Epilepsy Charity, Godalming; Watts […]

Read More
News feature

This Winter, Surrey County Council, district, borough town & parish councils have been working together with Surrey’s fantastic faith and […]

Read More
News feature

On Friday 28th October, the 2022 Surrey Poppy Launch took place in All Saint’s Church, the former Guard’s Chapel, at […]

Read More
News feature

On 6th October, Long service and special achievements awards were presented at the first of South East Coast Ambulance Service […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 20th October, South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (SERFCA) hosted the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant Award Ceremony at Guildford […]

Read More
News feature

The six Surrey residents awarded British Empire Medals in the Birthday Honours list 2022 attended an Investiture at Loseley House […]

Read More
News feature

On Wednesday 5th October, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales made a visit to Royal Surrey Foundation Trust’s outstanding-rated […]

Read More
News feature

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Sir Stephen Lamport, was guest of honour at an evening of Ukrainian music organised in Epsom Methodist […]

Read More
News feature

At 1pm on Sunday 11th September the High Sheriff of Surrey read read out the Proclamation of the Accession of […]

Read More
News feature

‘Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and the wishes of our Patron, His Majesty The King, The Queen’s […]

Read More
News feature

Extracts from an address given on 11th September by Vice Lord-Lieutenant – Sir Stephen Lamport GCVO DL at a Service of […]

Read More
News feature

The Surrey Hills offers natural beauty and a much-needed opportunity to get away from it all for many of its […]

Read More
News feature

The August edition of Surrey Matters is out. See what you can do in Surrey over the school holidays including […]

Read More
News feature

To say thank you to everyone who worked in health and care through the pandemic and as we recover, SASH […]

Read More
News feature

South Asian Heritage Month runs from Monday 18 July to Wednesday 17 August every year. It seeks to raise the […]

Read More
News feature

On 26 July 2022, Deputy Colonel of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR), Colonel Patrick Crowley MBE DL, presented […]

Read More
News feature

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited Merlewood Care Home in Virginia Water on 20th July, the inaugural home […]

Read More
News feature

Surrey County Council has been working with partners to develop a new website for Surrey residents and visitors to explore […]

Read More
News feature

Become a Surrey Culture Explorer and go on exciting adventures with a chance to win amazing prizes! The Surrey Culture Explorer […]

Read More
News feature

Samaritans vision is that fewer people die by suicide. But they are noy just there for the suicidal. They are […]

Read More
News feature

As regional chairman for the SE Lord Lieutenants on the Queen’s Award for Enterprise the Lord Lieutenant attended a celebratory […]

Read More
News feature

The Lord-Lieutenant as Patron of Challengers, has learned about their exciting new campaign ‘The Big Play Appeal’ to build a […]

Read More
News feature

The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to hear that Sir Mark Rowley has been named as the new commissioner of the Metropolitan […]

Read More
News feature

As Regional Chairman for the SE Lord-Lieutenants on Queen’s Awards for Enterprise the Lord-Lieutenant attended a celebratory reception hosted by […]

Read More
News feature

On Wednesday 6th July The Lord-Lieutenant joined the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, (SECAmb) to officially open […]

Read More
News feature

In Churt seven families have signed up for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The group have their own website: Home […]

Read More
News feature

Bill & Bridget Biddell have opened their home in Hampton to a Ukrainian Family Time has moved on, and the […]

Read More
News feature

Written By Peter Curran It’s war. Everything is destroyed,’ said Valerii, a Ukrainian refugee from Donetsk. He fled with his […]

Read More
News feature

On 21st June, The Lord-Lieutenant attended a special event at Fetcham Park to mark the 10th anniversary of community interest […]

Read More
News feature

HRH The Princess Royal visited Langley Vale Wood, formerly an intensively managed farmland, owned and managed by the Woodland Trust, […]

Read More
News feature

I recently had the privilege of visiting the home of one of the most pioneering motorsport organisations which is based […]

Read More
News feature

On 2 June, on the eve of this year’s Derby weekend and as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at […]

Read More
News feature

On Saturday 18th June, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Papa India 50th Anniversary Commemorations at St Mary’s Church and at the […]

Read More
News feature

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations started with Trooping the Colour and the Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls. On Saturday 4th June, […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 16th June, Guildford Cathedral held an inaugural ‘Surrey Charities Roadshow’  Opened by the High Sheriff of Surrey, His […]

Read More
News feature

On Saturday 11th June, The Lord-Lieutenant, along with Deputy Lieutenant, Sally Varah MBE, visited Walton Firs in Cobham to present […]

Read More
News feature

The Lighthouse in Woking – known for its diversity and resourcefulness in supporting people in need – responded to the […]

Read More
News feature

The Surrey History Centre is a remarkable cultural asset in Surrey which houses a vast collection of historical county records […]

Read More
News feature

The volunteers from three Surrey groups, who dedicate their valuable time and experience to help individuals and communities across this […]

Read More
News feature

The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted that Professor Paul Layzell, Principal of Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Deputy Lieutenant of […]

Read More
News feature

The Surrey Lieutenancy is delighted to congratulate the Surrey residents who have been recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours […]

Read More
News feature

On the 5th June, we will be holding The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration at Guildford Cathedral.  This is […]

Read More
News feature

On Wednesday 11th May, the Lord-Lieutenant spent the afternoon with Team BRIT at its base at Dunsfold Aerodrome near Cranleigh, […]

Read More
News feature

On Tuesday 17th May, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the launch of ‘I Choose Freedom’ the new name for Reigate and Banstead […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 12th May the Lord Lieutenant was welcomed to The Royal Surrey in Guildford, to mark International Nurses Day. […]

Read More
News feature

On Saturday 8th May, Surrey Day, The Vice Lord Lieutenant, Sir Stephen Lamport, and his wife Angela, Lady Lamport visited […]

Read More
News feature

On Saturday 8th May, Surrey Day, around 500 people attended the Holme Farm Launch at Clifton Garden Centre in Weybridge, […]

Read More
News feature

On Saturday 7th May, The Lord- Lieutenant, his wife Sarah, and granddaughter River celebrated Surrey Day 2022 with visits across […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 5th May, the Lord-Lieutenant attended, alongside Rabbi Alex Goldberg, Dean of Religious Life and Belief, the official unveiling […]

Read More
News feature

Join us in celebrating Surrey Day on May 7th, 2022, with a full line-up of fun and festivities including walks along the North […]

Read More
News feature

Children in state-funded primary schools across the United Kingdom will, from mid-May, begin to receive a free commemorative book to […]

Read More
News feature

This year marks a very special anniversary as Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch in history to […]

Read More
News feature

In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, a very special event will take place in the […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 28th April the Lord-Lieutenant attended the official Eternal Garden opening at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey. The Eternal […]

Read More
News feature

Surrey Life editor Faye Bartle with broadcaster Eamonn Holmes - Credit: Archant

Read More
News feature

On Tuesday 19th April, The Lord- Lieutenant attended the Spelthorne Civic Trust Awards where Spelthorne Borough Council paid tribute to […]

Read More
News feature

Many congratulations to all businesses recognised with a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2022, especially to the 4 winning Surrey companies, […]

Read More
News feature

In honour of Her Majesty The Queen and the great example she has set in her 70 years of service, […]

Read More
News feature

On Sunday 3rd April 2022 the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to join the Little Bakers and their families. At this event […]

Read More
News feature

As we all watch the events in Ukraine unfold with horror, at last there is a really positive story in […]

Read More
News feature

The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, presented the trophies at the Surrey Heritage Awards 2022, held at the Brooklands Museum, Weybridge […]

Read More
News feature

The nomination window for the next round of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) will open as usual on […]

Read More
News feature

The team at Surrey Research Park are passionate about enabling a healthy community and we encourage you to focus on […]

Read More
News feature

On 29th March, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present National Honours at Loseley House to the following Surrey residents: Lt […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 17th March, The Lord-Lieutenant made a Platinum Jubilee visit to Wonersh. First stop was Wonersh & Shamley Green […]

Read More
News feature

On Thursday 17th March, on behalf of the Lieutenancy, Deputy Lieutenant Martin Gerrard QPM, presented a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation […]

Read More
News feature

On Friday 11th March, an avenue of 40 mature trees was planted alongside the river in Farnham to commemorate Her […]

Read More
News feature

On National Tree Planting Day, Friday 11th March, on behalf of the Lieutenancy, Deputy Lieutenant, Brigadier Roger Hood, joined by […]

Read More
News feature

Surrey Historic Buildings Trust has announced the shortlist for the Surrey Heritage Awards 2022. Six projects have been shortlisted for […]

Read More
News feature

The Dean of Guildford said “We have all seen the news in these past days regarding Ukraine and the horrors […]

Read More