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The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in the New Year's Honours List.
The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in the Birthday Honours List.
11 schools and youth organisations throughout Greater Manchester will be planting a tree to celebrate the memory and living legacy of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.
Twenty two Greater Manchester voluntary groups have been honoured with a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Commonly known as the MBE for volunteer groups, it is the highest award a group can receive in the UK.
It was today announced that his Royal Highness Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh had passed away. It is a day of great sadness for Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family and we offer to them the sincerest condolences from all of us at the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy.
A number of Disability Confident Leaders have been working together and have set up a series of practical national webinars, covering a range of employer hot topics, hosted by Professor Amanda Kirby (CEO Do-IT) and sponsored by Microsoft.
This is the second set in the latest series of webinars.
The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in the New Year's Honours List
The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in the Birthday Honours List.
National awards can be given to individuals, groups of volunteers or businesses. This straightforward short guide gives information about the nomination procedures.
Thirty three Greater Manchester voluntary groups have been honoured with a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
The Lord-Lieutenant is at an increased risk of severe illness from Coronavirus and has decided to heed the Government advice and put stringent social distancing measures in place.
The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in the New Year's Honours List
The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr Warren Smith, presented The British Empire Medal (BEM) to 5 recipients in a ceremony in the Great Nave at The Monastery, Manchester
Robina Shah MBE JP DL has become the Chair of the Board of Directors at The Seashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme.
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr Paul Griffiths, presented The British Empire Medal (BEM) to 2 recipients in a ceremony at The Monastery
Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr Warren J. Smith, presented The British Empire Medal (BEM) to 9 recipients in a ceremony at Oldham Town Hall on 16th April 2019.
George Almond CBE OStJ DL reflects on his 20 years of service to the Lieutenancy as he reaches his 75th Birthday
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr Paul Griffiths, presents The British Empire Medal to 2 recipients in a ceremony at The Monastery, Gorton.
The Lord Lieutenant presented The British Empire Medal (BEM) to 8 recipients in a ceremony in the Atrium at Wigan Town Hall
EAM House based in Partington, Trafford held a community event to join in ‘The World's Biggest Coffee Morning’ and Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE DL was delighted to be invited to attend the event.
Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE DL attended the opening of the Pankhurst Garden, led by Lord Mayor Councillor June Hitchen.
Susan Craig JP DL was delighted to represent The Lord-Lieutenant at the Citizenship Ceremony at Sale Town Hall on 11th September.
It is with great sadness that we announce the deaths, during the weekend, of Major Edmund Gartside TD DL MA and Major John Abbott TD DL FCILT.
Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr Warren J.Smith, presented The British Empire Medal to 5 recipients at Bury Town Hall
Santander present two cheques to Proud and Loud Arts in Salford which were received by Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE DL and the Mayor of Salford.
The Lord-Lieutenant and Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE DL both recently visited the Pankhurst Museum at The Pankhurst Centre.
Friends of Rochdale Town Hall (FoRTH) held a fundraising dinner at the Town Hall to help with its upkeep.
The Lieutenancy is proud to be part of the Citizenship Ceremonies across Greater Manchester.
Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester presented The British Empire Medal to eight deserving unsung heroes in a ceremony at Salford Civic Centre .
Several Deputy Lieutenants attended the launch event for this years fundraising effort by Boot out Breast Cancer.
SicKids, a children and young people’s health charity working in the North West of England and in
Cambodia, held the grand opening of a Sensory Space at North Manchester General Hospital. Mr Barry Dixon CBE DL, performed the opening ceremony.
Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE DL visited Walkden Station in Salford to hear about the work of Friends of Walkden Station.
Salford DL Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE was invited by the director Sue Jenkins and writer of the play Danny Clifford to attend their last night of ‘From Heaven to Hell.’
Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE DL attends the the Ordsall and Langworthy Networking Event held at Together Trust , in Ordsall.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death over last weekend of Col Donald Gibbs CBE TD JP DL
Tameside District Committee presented the new Mayor of Tameside with a Duchy cheque for the charities she is supporting this year.
Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE DL was asked to present a health award certificate to Jadwiga Siuda on behalf of Health Education England, Voluntary Sector North West and Manchester Museum.
The Ceremonial Mayor of Salford and Lorraine Worsley Carter MBE DL attended the premiere of ‘Then and now’ at the Lowry Theatre
Paul Goddard LVO DL looks back at his time as Clerk to the Lieutenancy and his duties as a Deputy Lieutenant as he approaches his 75th Birthday.
Eight local people honoured with the award of the British Empire Medal for their work in the Greater Manchester Communities
Children from Year 6 of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sale attended a recent Citizenship in Trafford.
Paul Griffiths DL attended "World of Work Week" at All Saints Primary School in Gorton to speak about being a Deputy Lieutenant
Karen Phillips MBE DL, is the CEO of The Fed and is retiring from her role on March 31st 2017 after 25 years of service.
Lord-Lieutenant greets The Ordsall Partnership Working Group to Salford Lads Club
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant invites all the Civic Mayors to lunch.
Deputy Lieutenant, Joyce Redfearn CBE, presented a cheque from the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund to St Elizabeth’s Church Aspull, Wigan.
Lady Joy Smith to be High Sheriff for 2016/17
Sharman was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant in 2009 and will become High Sheriff of Greater Manchester on the 16th April at a ceremony to be held at Dukinfield Town Hall.
Robina Shah, one of the Deputy Lieutenants of Greater Manchester has been reconginsed for her work with the NHS. Robina, Manchester Medical School’s NHS Constitution Adviser and Lead for Compassionate care has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
Prince Harry made his second visit to the county to take part in a RFU Coaching day that was held at Salford Rugby Club.
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex visited Chetham’s School of Music and, the Royal Exchange Theatre, and the newly constructed Wigan and Leigh Hospice.
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Dr Kershaw Hospice in Oldham and Springhill Hospice in Rochdale.
His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex visited the newly renovated University College and the new Youth Zone in Wigan.
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex visited the Kingfisher School in Chadderton.