KENDAL MAGISTRATE'S COURT
Tim Jepson The Acting Justices Clerk for Cumbria had arranged for me to visit here for the morning. I received a warm welcome from The Bench Chairman for South Lakeland District, Ruth Otway and other magistrates and officials at the Court.
I am of course only allowed to observe, but found the proceedings most interesting and am full of admiration to those people who give their time to the Magistracy.
I am due to visit Workington Magistrates Court in November.
Monday, 19 October 2009
Saturday 10th October 2009
BISHOP JAMES NEWCOME'S ENTHRONEMENT - CARLISLE CATHEDRAL
To ensure that as many people as possible were involved in the service, it took place between St Cuthbert's Church and Carlisle Cathedral. Both Churches were filled to capacity.
The County and Court procession walked from the Robing Room at the Resources Centre at the Cathedral to St Cuthbert's where the service began at 2pm.
At about 2.45pm we processed to the Cavel Cross in the City Centre, for the new Bishop to be welcomes by the Mayor of Carlisle and the Lord Lieutenant. The Bishop blessed the city and the county; and then proceeded to the Cathedral.
At this point Worshippers in St Cuthberts saw the remainder of the service through T V Screens.
It was a truly inspiring service with an equally inspiring address by the Bishop. After the service refreshments were served and the Bishop and his family mingled with their guests.
Thursday 15th October 2009
LADIES HIGH SHERIFF LUNCHEON
ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB, 60 KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON
The Annual Ladies Luncheon, organised this year by Elizabeth Mills, The High Sheriff of Rutland.
The lunch is organised primarily for High Sheriffs in Nomination to meet with and talk to High Sheriffs in Office. I found this event very useful last year (held at a different venue). I met a lot of people I had seen last year and at subsequent events. It is such a good opportunity to share experiences and exchange ideas.
There is always a speaker and this year Elizabeth Mills introduced Mrs Pat Dubas, Principal of The Samworth Enterprise Academy in Leicester. This is a Church of England School and there is a Church situated in the school. Pat has been involved with the Academy from its inception two years ago. The Academy is located in an area of social deprivation, attended by children from numerous races and aged between 3 and 17. It has been a huge success.
Everyone was inspired by all that she told us and my comment to her was "if only she could tour the country telling people what has been achieved and how it has been done"
ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB, 60 KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON
The Annual Ladies Luncheon, organised this year by Elizabeth Mills, The High Sheriff of Rutland.
The lunch is organised primarily for High Sheriffs in Nomination to meet with and talk to High Sheriffs in Office. I found this event very useful last year (held at a different venue). I met a lot of people I had seen last year and at subsequent events. It is such a good opportunity to share experiences and exchange ideas.
There is always a speaker and this year Elizabeth Mills introduced Mrs Pat Dubas, Principal of The Samworth Enterprise Academy in Leicester. This is a Church of England School and there is a Church situated in the school. Pat has been involved with the Academy from its inception two years ago. The Academy is located in an area of social deprivation, attended by children from numerous races and aged between 3 and 17. It has been a huge success.
Everyone was inspired by all that she told us and my comment to her was "if only she could tour the country telling people what has been achieved and how it has been done"
Monday, 12 October 2009
Saturday 10th October 2009
CUMBRIA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA - NEWTON RIGG CAMPUS
9.40 for 10.00am.
At the invitation of Dr John Perkins, Chairman of C.N.W.A. I was invited to present the High Sheriff's Shield.
We were warmly greeted by Dr Perkins, his wife and the Vice Chairman Judith Derbyshire, and offered coffee and delicious danish pastries after which we attended the formal AGM.
The Chief Constable then said a few words about the recipient (who had had no idea that he was to receive the award) It proved to be ex Sergeant Andrew Barnes, who recently retired from the Constabulary after being a primary source of contact for Neighbourhood Watch with the Police for many years. He had done an outstanding job and well deserved the award.
I made a short speech and then presented the shield to Andrew Baines. From the audience applause it was obvious that this was a very popular choice.
After the presentation Councillor Roger Bingham gave an excellent and amusing talk and then there was a 'comfort break' after which my husband and I were very sorry to have to leave for another engagement, thereby missing addresses by The Chief Constable and The Chief Fire Officer.
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA - NEWTON RIGG CAMPUS
9.40 for 10.00am.
At the invitation of Dr John Perkins, Chairman of C.N.W.A. I was invited to present the High Sheriff's Shield.
We were warmly greeted by Dr Perkins, his wife and the Vice Chairman Judith Derbyshire, and offered coffee and delicious danish pastries after which we attended the formal AGM.
The Chief Constable then said a few words about the recipient (who had had no idea that he was to receive the award) It proved to be ex Sergeant Andrew Barnes, who recently retired from the Constabulary after being a primary source of contact for Neighbourhood Watch with the Police for many years. He had done an outstanding job and well deserved the award.
I made a short speech and then presented the shield to Andrew Baines. From the audience applause it was obvious that this was a very popular choice.
After the presentation Councillor Roger Bingham gave an excellent and amusing talk and then there was a 'comfort break' after which my husband and I were very sorry to have to leave for another engagement, thereby missing addresses by The Chief Constable and The Chief Fire Officer.
Wednesday 7th October 2009
VISIT TO JAMES CROPPER PLC - PAPER MILL AT BURNESIDE
Kindly arranged by Mr James Cropper
Nineteen guests from various parts of the County met at the Mill Office for a guided tour of the Paper Mill, given by four excellent guides - Kim Gilbert (Export Manager), Geoff Simpson (Development Manager), David Freton (Health and Safety Instructor) and Steve Oxley (Paper making Operations Manager).
After a short introductory talk given by Alun Lewis, the Chief Executive, we were divided into three parties of 5 and 1 of 4 and the tour took approximately 2 and a half hours. We were made very aware of the health and safety regulations.
It is a fascinating process seeing pulp being dyed and dried and then turned into enormous rolls of paper which is exported all over the world as well as the UK.
James Cropper Plc are specialist paper manufacturers of low volume, high qualify uncoated and deep coloured papers. They are paper manufactueres of distinction with all the knowledge, skills and craftmanship gained in over 160 years of paper manufacturing and the paper supplies industry. As Europe's most modern coloured and specialist paper mill, James Cropper are paper suppliers in custom colours, weights or specifications, to any global destination. They also manufacture paper for Remembrance Day Poppoes.
When we returned to the Meeting Room we were welcomed by Mr Cropper and given refreshments and a short talk about the history of the Mill and how it came into the ownership of the Cropper family.
Kindly arranged by Mr James Cropper
Nineteen guests from various parts of the County met at the Mill Office for a guided tour of the Paper Mill, given by four excellent guides - Kim Gilbert (Export Manager), Geoff Simpson (Development Manager), David Freton (Health and Safety Instructor) and Steve Oxley (Paper making Operations Manager).
After a short introductory talk given by Alun Lewis, the Chief Executive, we were divided into three parties of 5 and 1 of 4 and the tour took approximately 2 and a half hours. We were made very aware of the health and safety regulations.
It is a fascinating process seeing pulp being dyed and dried and then turned into enormous rolls of paper which is exported all over the world as well as the UK.
James Cropper Plc are specialist paper manufacturers of low volume, high qualify uncoated and deep coloured papers. They are paper manufactueres of distinction with all the knowledge, skills and craftmanship gained in over 160 years of paper manufacturing and the paper supplies industry. As Europe's most modern coloured and specialist paper mill, James Cropper are paper suppliers in custom colours, weights or specifications, to any global destination. They also manufacture paper for Remembrance Day Poppoes.
When we returned to the Meeting Room we were welcomed by Mr Cropper and given refreshments and a short talk about the history of the Mill and how it came into the ownership of the Cropper family.
Monday, 5 October 2009
Saturday 3rd October 2009
SILVER JUBILEE APPEAL - CANCER CARE LAKES CENTRE
BLACKHALL ROAD, KENDAL
2.30pm
I was asked to say a few words and cut the ribbon at The Official Opening of the work that has been done at the Kendal Centre. The building work funded by The Silver Jubilee Appeal, provided a Dedicated Children's and Young People's Unit and a new Art Room, as well as an increased Therapy Room to provide the resources needed to manage the growing client base.
A delicious lunch, prepared by Christine Blease, where I met with the Patron Lady Shuttleworth, Chairman Robert Webb, and the retiring Chairman, the highly thought of Professor Malcolm McIllmurray, and Committee members. Also Peter Hearne, who manages the Centres at Lancaster and Kendal with great skill.
My first husband died from cancer in 1983 and at that time there was not even adequate pain control available to him. it was wonderful to see the free support, counselling and theraputic services that are available to people affected by cancer in the South Lakes and in North Lancashire.
BLACKHALL ROAD, KENDAL
2.30pm
I was asked to say a few words and cut the ribbon at The Official Opening of the work that has been done at the Kendal Centre. The building work funded by The Silver Jubilee Appeal, provided a Dedicated Children's and Young People's Unit and a new Art Room, as well as an increased Therapy Room to provide the resources needed to manage the growing client base.
A delicious lunch, prepared by Christine Blease, where I met with the Patron Lady Shuttleworth, Chairman Robert Webb, and the retiring Chairman, the highly thought of Professor Malcolm McIllmurray, and Committee members. Also Peter Hearne, who manages the Centres at Lancaster and Kendal with great skill.
My first husband died from cancer in 1983 and at that time there was not even adequate pain control available to him. it was wonderful to see the free support, counselling and theraputic services that are available to people affected by cancer in the South Lakes and in North Lancashire.
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
NATIONAL CRIMEBEAT AWARDS
THE ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL, LONDON.
10.00am
I was very pleased when I arrived, to meet The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Christian Wewer, and also the High Sheriff Elect for Cumbria, James Carr.
After speeches given by Nigel Burgess and Tony Harratt, we were introduced to the winners of the Awards.
First prize was awarded to:
YOUNG PIONEERS:
Is a charity run by young people, for young people, to enable other young people to make a difference. The aim is to make it 'cool to care' and to help young people advance in life by improving their social welfare and developing their key skills so they can become mature and responsible individuals.
Second prize to:
MC ROCKERS:
whose primary aim was to raise the awareness of the dangers of young people carrying knives within the Rotherham area of South Yorkshire following the increase of knife crime nationally in recent years and the media attention following this rise.
and then -
Third prize to:
CHOICES:
Wilsthorpe Business and Enterprise College in Long Eaton has an excellent reputation for producing documentary films about Derbyshire and was commissioned by Derbyshire Police and Crimebeat to produce a film concerning young people. 'Choices' focuses on the problems of street robbery, particularly involving mobile 'phones, showing how these items can be attractive to potential thieves and how young people can pr3event themselves being victims.
All the young people in each of these Groups were most impressive and had obviously learnt a great deal from what they had done.
The whole morning was very worthwhile, and we were able to use the Conference Room and eat an excellent lunch, by courtesy of the Owner of The Royal National Hotel.
THE ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL, LONDON.
10.00am
I was very pleased when I arrived, to meet The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Christian Wewer, and also the High Sheriff Elect for Cumbria, James Carr.
After speeches given by Nigel Burgess and Tony Harratt, we were introduced to the winners of the Awards.
First prize was awarded to:
YOUNG PIONEERS:
Is a charity run by young people, for young people, to enable other young people to make a difference. The aim is to make it 'cool to care' and to help young people advance in life by improving their social welfare and developing their key skills so they can become mature and responsible individuals.
Second prize to:
MC ROCKERS:
whose primary aim was to raise the awareness of the dangers of young people carrying knives within the Rotherham area of South Yorkshire following the increase of knife crime nationally in recent years and the media attention following this rise.
and then -
Third prize to:
CHOICES:
Wilsthorpe Business and Enterprise College in Long Eaton has an excellent reputation for producing documentary films about Derbyshire and was commissioned by Derbyshire Police and Crimebeat to produce a film concerning young people. 'Choices' focuses on the problems of street robbery, particularly involving mobile 'phones, showing how these items can be attractive to potential thieves and how young people can pr3event themselves being victims.
All the young people in each of these Groups were most impressive and had obviously learnt a great deal from what they had done.
The whole morning was very worthwhile, and we were able to use the Conference Room and eat an excellent lunch, by courtesy of the Owner of The Royal National Hotel.
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