

January news
2020 is the Year of Culture in Hertfordshire and I was delighted to open one of the first events, the Indian Raga Festival at the...


Holocaust Memorial Day events
I was privileged to attend 2 commemorations in Hertfordshire, and to visit the Bosnian community as well, over the weekend of events when...


Other visits and news in December
I have continued to visit some of the charities and voluntary groups that make such a difference to life in Hertfordshire and as always...


Carol services and Christmas events
I have been fortunate to go to lots of carol services and Christmas concerts, and celebrate this time of year with music and singing. The...


Acting as Returning Officer in the General Election
One of the few remaining powers of the High Sheriff is to act as Returning Officer in a General Election. Once the date for the election...


St Albans Sleepout
The Sleepout has been an annual event in St Albans for a few years now, and Oaklands College were wonderful and supportive hosts this...


November news
I started the month by having the great privilege of handing out certificates to new citizens at a Citizenship ceremony at the Old...


Days and nights with the Hertfordshire Constabulary
I went to Watford Police Station to ride along with Watford Intervention Team E on their afternoon and evening shift. I met first with...


Justice Service at St Albans Cathedral
A church service was traditionally held at the beginning of the Court Assizes and this has developed into an annual Justice Service,...


Autumn visits in October
October appointments have included visits to charities, to courts of different sorts, Awards ceremonies and Justice Services. I started...

