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HRH The Princess Royal visits Belvedere House in Banstead.

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Haslemere Museum Opening

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International Nurses Day – Wednesday 12th May- A royal thank you for the nurses at Frimley Health Foundation Trust

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Royal visit to Abinger Hammer marks start of Surrey Day celebrations

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A thank you from the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff

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Lord-Lieutenant volunteers with Nourish our Nurses

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Centenary of the Royal Australian Airforce

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Royal guests praise public sector staff at the core of Surrey’s Covid-19 response

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Positive impact of the arts in Surrey highlighted in new Report

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HRH The Earl of Wessex joins a meeting of the Surrey Local Resilience Forum

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The Countess of Wessex GCVO volunteers at the York Road Project , Woking

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The Duchess of Cornwall visited the new facilities at Battersea’s Old Windsor Centre.

The Lord-Lieutenant today welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to the Battersea’s Old Windsor centre in Surrey.

The Earl & Countess of Wessex join volunteers at FoodWise, 8th December 2020

The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited FoodWise based at the Moorcroft Community Centre on Tuesday 8th December

Mid- Surrey Community Fridges

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HRH The Countess of Wessex joins Surrey business leaders to discuss Covid response at a Lieutenancy digital event.

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex joined more than 70 Surrey business leaders virtually on Wednesday 2nd December to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the county’s businesses.

Lord-Lieutenant volunteers at Stripey Stork

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White Ribbon Day

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HRH The Countess of Wessex visits Manna Food Bank in Staines upon Thames

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GASP Motor Project re-opens for business

GASP President, Michael More-Molyneux, with students from St Peter’s School; February 2017.

HRH The Countess of Wessex celebrates World Teachers’ Day with teachers and children at Stepping Stones School, in Hindhead

The Lord-Lieutenant joined Staff at Stepping Stones for a visit by HRH The Countess of Wessex on World Teachers’ Day 2020.

Surrey Views: Young People And The Future

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Listening volunteers “There for Everyone” 24/7 – Lord-Lieutenant zooms into Guildford Samaritans AGM

Michael More-Molyneux joined over 70 listening volunteers and his two fellow Patrons for the Guildford Samaritans’ AGM via Zoom on 30th September.

HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Guildford High Street

The Earl of Wessex in Guildford High Street

Surrey Hills “Field to Fork” Royal Visit

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HRH the Earl of Wessex visits the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

The Earl of Wessex visited the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford

Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey visits the Foodbank at St Matthew’s, Redhill

The Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, visited the Foodbank at St Matthew’s in Redhill on Friday 11th September

Lord-Lieutenant joins volunteers at the Stoke Community Support project.

The Lord-Lieutenant, the High Sheriff of Surrey, Mr Shahid Azeem DL and the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson visited the […]

Lord- Lieutenant and High Sheriff pack activity bags at Stripey Stork, Reigate

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The Countess of Wessex joins fellow WI Members for a catch-up at local Surrey pub

The Countess of Wessex today joined fellow members of the Bagshot Women’s Institute for a catch-up at the Half Moon pub in Windlesham, Surrey, which re-opened at the weekend.

HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Brookwood Cemetery

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HRH The Earl of Wessex Discusses Covid-19 Measures At Guildford Crown Court

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Lord Lieutenant Supports The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment Mobile Testing Unit

The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment was joined by the Lord- Lieutenant Michael More-Molyneux at a Mobile Testing Unit in Camberley on 26th June.

Local Air Ambulance Flying High With Outstanding Service

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Surrey leads the way with new domestic abuse refuge

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Community Foundation for Surrey makes grants to those in serious need

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The Earl of Wessex visits team at the heart of COVID-19 emergency response

The Earl of Wessex met the Surrey Local Resilience Forum on 17th June

The Earl of Wessex volunteers for ‘Trolley Tuesday’ at the Godalming & Villages Community Store.

The Godalming & Villages Community Store was delighted to welcome HRH The Earl of Wessex on the 16th June. The Earl joined volunteers at the store at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, who have been working there since it opened on 20th April.

Lord-Lieutenant supports Surrey school scrubs effort

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‘The vital role of the volunteer’

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‘For the Love of Scrubs’ gets Royal volunteer

HRH The Countess of Wessex made a private visit to volunteer with the Farnham, Aldershot and Guildford hub of ‘For the Love of Scrubs’.

A message from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux

Welcome to the re-designed and refreshed Lieutenancy Website.  I do hope you will find it a helpful source of news about […]

Surrey first in UK for Covid-19 rehab hospital

The Surrey Lieutenancy is proud that the former military rehabilitation hospital at Headley Court near Leatherhead has been transformed into the UK’s first dedicated community rehab hospital.

Countess submits Mosque snapshot to #HoldStill2020

After her visit to the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking (click here), The Countess of Wessex has submitted this image to #HoldStill2020

The Earl of Wessex Zooms into Orpheus

Vulnerable students self-isolating in supported housing at The Orpheus Centre in Godstone took a Zoom call from The Earl of Wessex.

National Honours for COVID-19 work

The government has announced that new Honours will be awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the UK’s COVID-19 response.

Woking Mosque welcomes Royal volunteers

The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined volunteers at the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking on 21st May to help pack emergency food parcels for vulnerable people across the borough.

Cross party politicians together for Runnymede

Thirteen councillors across all the political parties in Runnymede Borough have joined together to run the Runnymede Foodbank (linked to The Trussell Trust) during the pandemic.

Down on the farm during Covid-19

Hill House Farm at Beare Green, near Dorking is a family run farm dedicated to connecting people to the countryside through great food and outstanding rural experiences.

Sign-up to the Healthy Surrey Virtual Wellbeing Hub

There’s never been a better time for those who are socially isolated to focus on their wellbeing with the Surrey Virtual Wellbeing Hub.

#ClapForOurCarers

The Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux and his wife Sarah (above) socially distanced with neighbours at 8pm on Thursday 14th May.

‘Nourish our Nurses’ receives Royal support

To mark International Nurses’ Day on 12th May, HRH The Countess of Wessex spent the morning volunteering with ‘Nourish our Nurses’.

VE Day 1945 recalled from Covid-19 isolation!

Friday 8th May 2020 marked 75 years since the nation celebrated the allied victory in Europe with VE Day.

Lifeline for vulnerable East Surrey families

The work of Stripey Stork, the baby bank that is a lifeline for ‘at risk’ families in Reigate and Redhill – supplying them with practical (donated) items.

Citizens Advice free support in Surrey

As people encounter unprecedented problems related to Covid-19, more are turning to Citizens Advice, the network of independent charities.

University of Surrey rolls out its Covid Assist

The University of Surrey has received daily requests for assistance from organisations, both locally and nationally, since the start of the Covid crisis.

Royal visitor helps to shine a light

The Lighthouse Woking Foodbank welcomed HRH The Countess of Wessex to its warehouse facility at Sheerwater on 24th March.

Lord-Lieutenant volunteers with ‘Surrey Drive’

On 27th April, Surrey’s Lord-Lieutenant, Michael More-Molyneux, joined a team from local networking group, Surrey Event Professionals.

Take a wellbeing drone flight over Painshill Park!

Instead of marking Surrey Day 2020 on Saturday May 2nd·with public events or private visits, the coronavirus crisis meant a 'virtual' celebration instead.

Guildford Cathedral turns blue for NHS

Guildford Cathedral – high on Stag Hill – is being illuminated in blue, the colour of the NHS, every Thursday evening during the crisis, to salute healthcare workers.

Coronavirus – Surrey’s Response so far

#surreytogether Supporting vulnerable Surrey residents and shielding them from Coronavirus. Download your copy of the infographic here.

Community support is centre stage at Harlequin

The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill has been repurposed as a community support centre to co-ordinate the distribution of food & emergency packs.

Helping Surrey communities through the crisis

Surrey Community Action (SCA) is working with the county’s voluntary, community and faith sectors to help co-ordinate their responses to the coronavirus.

Hand made for heroes

Responding to the extreme shortage of PPE for the county’s dedicated frontline workers, Surrey County Council is appealing urgently for skilled volunteers.

How you can register to volunteer

Your local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) or Volunteer Centre is the place that coordinates volunteers in Surrey. Many local organisations, charities and community groups are helping out.

Grant for PPE protects Transform key workers

The charity Transform Housing and Support operates across Surrey, providing vital accommodation and support for homeless, vulnerable and excluded people.

Food for front line NHS staff

HRH The Countess of Wessex joined volunteers from the Army’s Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park on Friday 17th April at Frimley Park Hospital.

Private Royal visit supports the Hope Hub

Working to prevent and end homelessness in Surrey Heath Borough, delivering food every week to clients who are in temporary accommodation during COVID-19.

Join the 2.6 Challenge for Surrey charities!

Many work at the front line with some of the most vulnerable in our county, of every age and background – and they need our support more than ever.

Community Angels move to telephone service

Community Angels are volunteer befrienders who support adults of all ages and life stages in Guildford Borough - help overcome isolation and loneliness.

Surrey’s NHS Hospital Heroes!

Across the county, individuals and communities are stepping-up to support them, volunteering much needed items and donations of time and/or money.

Inspiring food drops for Mole Vale communities

Responding to the Covid 19 crisis, Mid Surrey Community Fridges has changed how it operates by launching a referral bag drop service.

Surrey Food banks call for financial donations

The 28+ Food banks across Surrey urgently need financial donations (to replace the food donations they usually rely on).

Surrey’s own Coronavirus Response Fund

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Support local enterprise in this crisis

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Surrey Community Helpline open longer

Surrey County Council has set up the Surrey Community Helpline (0300 200 1008) and extended its hours from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Huge demand for Telephone Counselling Service

SDAC (Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care) is responding to extra demand for its Helpline and Telephone Counselling Service (TCS).

Food from Spectrum hub for most vulnerable

Guildford’s Spectrum Leisure Centre has become a key hub for distributing food supplies on behalf of the Government to hundreds of people across Surrey.

BERT leads the way with community response

Brockham Emergency Response Team (BERT) was set up in 2013 to respond to local emergencies and help protect the lives of those in distress in its community.

Watch out for Coronavirus scams!

Surrey’s Trading Standards reporting different coronavirus scams, including miracle cures for the virus and home testing kits, which don’t exist.

Historic statue of pilots, Alcock and Brown, moved to Brooklands

Historic statue of pilots Alcock and Brown, unveiled at Heathrow Airport in 1954, is relocated to Brooklands, home of the site where their biplane was built

HRH The Princess Royal visits the Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex team, and the school of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey

HRH The Princess Royal visited the Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (AAKSS) team at Redhill Aerodrome to mark the 30th Anniversary of AAKSS

HRH The Countess of Wessex visits University of Surrey, opening Kate Granger Building

HRH The Countess of Wessex visits University of Surrey, opening Kate Granger Building, named after NHS doctor

Recipients of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service receive visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester

Dyscover received a visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester, presenting the Award in its 25th year after being honoured with a Queen’s Award in 2019

Royal visit by HRH The Earl of Wessex for ‘Surrey Day’

A Royal Visit by HRH The Earl of Wessex recognised the growing reputation and development of the Surrey Hills as a hub of quality products and services.

The Women’s Royal Army Corps welcomed HRH The Countess of Wessex to Guildford Cathedral

The Women’s Royal Army Corps (WRAC) Association was honoured to welcome HRH The Countess of Wessex to Guildford Cathedral.

HRH The Princess Royal attend the Grand Military Gold Cup Day at Sandown Park Racecourse.

HRH The Princess Royal attended The Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown Park Racecourse. The charity for this year’s race day was the DMRC Benevolent Fund

HRH The Duke of Kent opened the new Stokes Centre at Royal Surrey County Hospital

HRH The Duke of Kent opened the Stokes Centre for Urology at Royal Surrey County Hospital, the largest NHS investment in Urological services for a decade

HRH The Countess of Wessex visits The Children’s Trust, the Amber Centre and the Silent Pool Gin Distillery

HRH The Countess of Wessex makes a series of visits across Surrey including the Children's Trust, the Amber Centre and the Silent Pool Gin Distillery

HRH Princess Alexandra visits Sunbury Millennium Embroidery

HRH Princess Alexandra visits the Sunbury Millennium Embroidery project meeting volunteers who have guided the community initiative since its inception.

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester visits the Royal Alexandra and Albert School in Reigate

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Royal Alexandra and Albert School in Reigate to officially re-open newly refurbished Gatton Hall in Gatton Park

HRH The Duke of Kent presented Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to Basingstoke Canal Society and visited Skillway (above) and Zone3

HRH The Duke of Kent presented the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Basingstoke Canal Society, in recognition of the work done by its volunteers

HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits West Horsley Place, The Grange Centre and Surrey History Centre

HRH The Duke of Gloucester makes several stops around Surrey to West Horsley Place, the Grange Centre and Surrey History Centre, for his early Autumn visit.

Three Surrey-based organisations showcase their work to The Earl of Wessex.

Box Hill School, Oakleaf Enterprise and Bike Project showcased their work to The Earl of Wessex on one action-packed day in June

HRH The Earl of Wessex visited member schools in Weydon Multi Academy Trust to meet Duke of Edinburgh Award students

HRH The Earl of Wessex visited member schools in south-west Surrey to meet Duke of Edinburgh's Award students and those who support them.

Bells Piece, Leonard Cheshire Disability was proud to welcome HRH The Countess of Wessex

HRH The Countess of Wessex met with staff, volunteers and most importantly residents and those in supported living at Bells Piece

HRH The Duke of Gloucester visited three internationally renowned companies in East Surrey

HRH The Duke of Gloucester opened the newly refurbished European headquarters of Cubic Transportation Systems in Salfords, Reigate

HRH The Princess Royal visits Royal Holloway, University of London, opening Emily Wilding Davidson building.

HRH The Princess Royal visited Royal Holloway, University of London to formally open the new library and student services centre building.

Marking the centenary of Holy Cross Hospital, HRH Princess Alexandra opens learning and development centre.

To mark the centenary of Holy Cross Hospital, HRH Princess Alexandra opened a new learning and development centre named after St Hugh.

Thousands line the streets for military parade, saluting staff of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre.

HRH The Countess of Wessex attended military parade to salute staff of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court.

HRH The Duke of Cambridge visits the McLaren Technology Centre

HRH The Duke of Cambridge visited the McLaren Tech Centre outside Woking, home to the development and production of McLaren’s road cars.

HRH The Earl of Wessex visited four Surrey organisations in one day

HRH The Earl of Wessex visited four Surrey organisations in one day, travelling to Leatherhead, Albury and Guildford

HRH The Duke of Kent visits Sesame Access Systems Limited celebrating winning Queens Award

HRH The Duke of Kent visited Sesame Access Systems Limited to celebrate the West Byfleet company winning The Queens Award for Enterprise in Innovation 2016.

The University of Surrey’s new School of Veterinary Medicine was officially opened by HM The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

The £45m School at Guildford has state-of-the-art clinical skills facilities and one of the best veterinary pathology centres in Europe

The eyes of the world turned on Runnymede Meadow as HM The Queen led the nation’s 800th anniversary celebration of Magna Carta – the Great Charter.

Watched by 4,000 guests, Her Majesty – who was accompanied by other senior members of the Royal Family – unveiled a plaque marking this historic event on 15th June 2015.