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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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Nottinghamshire News 2020-21

July 2020 Since my first posting on the website a lot has happened across the world, but little has changed in my small corner. All my plans for events and visits have been either cancelled including two royal visits or postponed. But I have  surprised myself by how busy each day has been, in spite […]

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Somerset News 2020/21

The High Sheriff of Somerset’s Charity, Somerset Crimebeat Trust, aims to improve the quality of life for those living in Somerset.  Funded only by donations, it is administered by Somerset Community Foundation.  It awards small grants of up to £1,500 to projects and charities, often run by volunteers, for the benefit of children and young […]

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Gwent News 2019-2020

Farewell from the High Sheriff of Gwent 2019-20  No High Sheriff can ever have imagined that their shrievalty year would finish in the way ours has in 2020. I feel incredibly sorry that, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the newly appointed High Sheriffs will not have the joy of their public declaration ceremonies. However, of […]

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