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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.
British Empire Medal Ceremony at Oldham Town Hall
April 16th, 2019 by Steve HallHer 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 Reflects
February 11th, 2019 by Steve HallI was first commissioned as a DL in 1999 and now, having reached the age where I transfer to the Retired List, I can reflect on what has been a most uplifting and rewarding experience.