Author: amanda

2020 AGM

A highly successful on-line event was attended by over 170 people. The Association is delighted with the response from the membership, many of whom commented on the excellent speakers. Whereas it is always wonderful to meet in person and socialise, numbers are limited by the capacity of the livery halls we use. An online delivery, […]

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Virtual Learning during Lockdown

When I chose my theme of ‘tackling social isolation and loneliness’ for my year in Office, I never realised how topical it would become. Many thousands of people of all ages across our counties live isolated lives, which detrimentally affects their health and wellbeing. I had planned to shine a spotlight on the organisations working […]

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Facebook

I decided to opt to create a dedicated Facebook page under the name of the High Sheriff of South Yorkshire to record some of my engagements during my year of office rather than using the facility of a blog on the High Sheriffs’ Association website. Social media is such a huge part of everyday life […]

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Graham Barker appointed as High Sheriff of Berkshire 27th March 2018

Graham Barker was sworn in as the new High Sheriff of the Royal County of Berkshire at Reading Crown Court on 27th March 2018. The ceremony, which is rooted in ancient tradition, was presided over by Lord Hughes of Ombersley, a Justice of the Supreme Court, together with Mrs Elizabeth Harrison, Chairman of the Berkshire […]

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