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Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Winners 2021
June 1st, 2021 by Steve HallTwenty 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. They are part of a group of 241 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive this prestigious award … Continue reading “Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Winners 2021”
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
April 9th, 2021 by Steve HallIt 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. His was a remarkable life of … Continue reading “HRH The Duke of Edinburgh”
Nominations for National Awards
August 4th, 2020 by Steve HallNational awards can be given to individuals, groups of volunteers or businesses. Petitions and media campaigns can raise profiles and even demand awards but they actually won’t be awarded unless someone nominates them first. Nominations are straighforward and anyone can nominate.That someone can be you.
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Winners 2020
June 2nd, 2020 by Steve HallThirty three 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.
Disability Confident Webinars
April 14th, 2020 by Steve HallDisability Confident (Free) Practical Webinars During these unprecedented and challenging times, it’s important to keep closely connected to the widest Disability Confident employer community so that during and after COVID-19, disabled people are recruited and retained in work and not left behind. The Ability Networks provide a brilliant platform to deliver practical and useful information … Continue reading “Disability Confident Webinars”
Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy
March 18th, 2020 by Steve HallThe 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 for the next few months or until the advice changes. He is now working from home and predominantly using email and telephone. We will be contacting meeting and event … Continue reading “Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy”
New Year’s Honours List 2020
December 28th, 2019 by Steve HallThe Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in the New Year’s Honours List. The list is the best that Greater Manchester has ever had and this would not be possible without the people taking the time to nominate these extraordinary recipients whom he would also like to particularly thank.
British Empire Medal Ceremony at The Monastery
November 26th, 2019 by Steve HallThe 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, on the 26th November 2019.
New Chair of the Board at The Seashell Trust
November 13th, 2019 by Steve HallSeashell’s Chair of the Board of Directors, Gwen Carr, is to retire after completing her full term of 12 years within the Trust and will be replaced by Dr Robina Shah MBE JP DL.
British Empire Medal Ceremony at The Monastery
May 12th, 2019 by Steve HallThe Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr Paul Griffiths, presented The British Empire Medal (BEM) to 2 recipients in a ceremony at The Monastery, Gorton, on the 7th May 2019.