INNOVIA FILMS
Unfortunately the visit that had been arranged was postponed because of the weather.
Monday, 21 December 2009
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Tuesday 15th December 2009
Town Hall Huddersfield
The Huddersfield Choral Society
6.30pm - As guests of the President, Mrs Brenda Mosley, David and I attended a lovely drinks reception where we were introduced to many people.
At 7.30pm The Huddersfield Choral Society performed The Messiah.
Both David and I felt it was a great privilege to be present at this magnificent gathering. As guests of the President we sat in the large box facing the stage.
At the Reception we met the very charming Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Dr Ingrid Roscoe, The Mayor and Mayoress of Huddersfield, the High Sheriff and his wife, Jeremy and Martine Burton, as well as Roger Bowers (last year's High Sheriff) and his wife Lynda - . I had met both High Sheriffs at a meeting at Paddy Dents (Chairman of the High Sheriff's Association of England and Wales), some time ago.
The singing was truly wonderful and many members of the Society themselves said that it had been a special evening. The voices were magnificent.
Afterwards, we enjoyed an excellent buffet supper where again we were delighted to meet some of the people who have been to St Martin's Church, Windermere over the years. I spoke to Joseph Cullen and was delighted to learn that the Huddersfield Choral Society would all be pleased to come to St Martins again some time in the future.
The Huddersfield Choral Society
6.30pm - As guests of the President, Mrs Brenda Mosley, David and I attended a lovely drinks reception where we were introduced to many people.
At 7.30pm The Huddersfield Choral Society performed The Messiah.
Both David and I felt it was a great privilege to be present at this magnificent gathering. As guests of the President we sat in the large box facing the stage.
At the Reception we met the very charming Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Dr Ingrid Roscoe, The Mayor and Mayoress of Huddersfield, the High Sheriff and his wife, Jeremy and Martine Burton, as well as Roger Bowers (last year's High Sheriff) and his wife Lynda - . I had met both High Sheriffs at a meeting at Paddy Dents (Chairman of the High Sheriff's Association of England and Wales), some time ago.
The singing was truly wonderful and many members of the Society themselves said that it had been a special evening. The voices were magnificent.
Afterwards, we enjoyed an excellent buffet supper where again we were delighted to meet some of the people who have been to St Martin's Church, Windermere over the years. I spoke to Joseph Cullen and was delighted to learn that the Huddersfield Choral Society would all be pleased to come to St Martins again some time in the future.
Monday, 14 December 2009
Saturday 12th December 2009
BROUGH CHRISTMAS FAIR
At the invitation of Mr John Dawson I arrived at the Castle Hotel at Brough for 12.30 (having previously made time to look at some of the stalls and watch the procession going down the main street). The Chairman of Eden District Council,Cllr Malcolm Smith and The Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr Bill Graham, and their wives were already there and we were soon joined by The Bishop of Carlisle, The Rt. Revd James Newcome. Soon after we went to the dining room for a buffet lunch where there was lots of discussion and laughter.
1.30
I read the Proclamation in memory of the Charter given to Brough in Stainmoor in The County of Westmorland in perpetuity. The Bishop then spoke and said a prayer and wished everyone well for Christmas.
After this we all processed down the main street where all the young and local people were splendidly attired in festive costumes.
Before we left, Mr Dawson kindly showed us some of the indoor stalls and introduced us to various people.
This whole project must have required a tremendous effort on the part of those involved and the organisers hope that it will become something that will happen on an annual basis.
At the invitation of Mr John Dawson I arrived at the Castle Hotel at Brough for 12.30 (having previously made time to look at some of the stalls and watch the procession going down the main street). The Chairman of Eden District Council,Cllr Malcolm Smith and The Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr Bill Graham, and their wives were already there and we were soon joined by The Bishop of Carlisle, The Rt. Revd James Newcome. Soon after we went to the dining room for a buffet lunch where there was lots of discussion and laughter.
1.30
I read the Proclamation in memory of the Charter given to Brough in Stainmoor in The County of Westmorland in perpetuity. The Bishop then spoke and said a prayer and wished everyone well for Christmas.
After this we all processed down the main street where all the young and local people were splendidly attired in festive costumes.
Before we left, Mr Dawson kindly showed us some of the indoor stalls and introduced us to various people.
This whole project must have required a tremendous effort on the part of those involved and the organisers hope that it will become something that will happen on an annual basis.
Friday 27th November 2009
VISIT OF HRH The Prince of Wales at Workington
I was asked bty the Lord Lieutenant if I would meet HRH The Prince of Wales at Workington at 15.15hours and was advised that as he was visiting the North Side Community Centre at Seaton it would be advisable if I allowed ample time to get there. I therefore left home at 12pm and in fact reached Seaton via Maryport at 14.00 hours. This enabled me to meet the people I was to present both at the Community Centre and later at the temporary train platform.
15.10
HRH arrived by helicopter at Seaton
15.20 - arrived by car at the Northside Community Centre where I greeted him. I introduced him to Tony Cunningham, MP for Workington, and Joe Bell, Manager of the Centre. We then accompanied him to the temporary Medical Centre on the first floor and the food stores on the ground floor. During this time I left to go on to the temporary train platform where I was to present Mrs J Kaye, Network Rail and Northern Rail Driver Team Manager, Mr Carl Hewitt, to HRH when he arrived.
HRH talked to several construction workers which delighted them all. He was very positive in his comments and everyone seemed delighted by his visit.
It was dark when we started home and it was plain to see the terrific delays that the loss of the bridges had caused to the local people.
I was asked bty the Lord Lieutenant if I would meet HRH The Prince of Wales at Workington at 15.15hours and was advised that as he was visiting the North Side Community Centre at Seaton it would be advisable if I allowed ample time to get there. I therefore left home at 12pm and in fact reached Seaton via Maryport at 14.00 hours. This enabled me to meet the people I was to present both at the Community Centre and later at the temporary train platform.
15.10
HRH arrived by helicopter at Seaton
15.20 - arrived by car at the Northside Community Centre where I greeted him. I introduced him to Tony Cunningham, MP for Workington, and Joe Bell, Manager of the Centre. We then accompanied him to the temporary Medical Centre on the first floor and the food stores on the ground floor. During this time I left to go on to the temporary train platform where I was to present Mrs J Kaye, Network Rail and Northern Rail Driver Team Manager, Mr Carl Hewitt, to HRH when he arrived.
HRH talked to several construction workers which delighted them all. He was very positive in his comments and everyone seemed delighted by his visit.
It was dark when we started home and it was plain to see the terrific delays that the loss of the bridges had caused to the local people.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Tuesday 24th November 2009
I was invited to Barrow Crown Court to sit with His Hon Judge Batty QC, but was told the court would not be sitting.
NOTE: Because my PA has been off due to a family bereavement, I am struggling to catch up with paperwork.
NOTE: Because my PA has been off due to a family bereavement, I am struggling to catch up with paperwork.
Thursday 19th November 2009
On Thursday 19th November we awoke to most terrible weather. (I had two appointments that day, which I shall mention later). However, the weather turned into an unprecedented storm throughout the day and night, and many people in Cumbria found that their plans, and in some cases their lives, had changed.
9.40am
David and I were to have been with Roger Bingham, the Chairman of Cumbria County Council, at County Hall, Kendal but because of flooding we were unable to go.
7.00pm
I was to have been at the Roundthorn Hotel at Penrith as a guest of the Chief Constable Craig Mackey, but the Police Ceremony Awards were cancelled because of the
storms and flooding.
I don't think at this stage anyone realised what was to come.
9.40am
David and I were to have been with Roger Bingham, the Chairman of Cumbria County Council, at County Hall, Kendal but because of flooding we were unable to go.
7.00pm
I was to have been at the Roundthorn Hotel at Penrith as a guest of the Chief Constable Craig Mackey, but the Police Ceremony Awards were cancelled because of the
storms and flooding.
I don't think at this stage anyone realised what was to come.
Tuesday 17th November 2009
JUDGE'S SERVICE - CARLISLE CATHEDRAL
The 'big day', and the weather was fine for the morning and some sun! A beautiful service with wonderful music and an excellent choir. The Master of Music at the Cathedral is Mr Jeremy Suter, and I was so grateful to him for all that he had done. A good friend from the Cathedral had helped me earlier to choose most of the music and we had two of my favourite hymns. The Old Testament reading read by His Honour Judge Batty QC, and the Gospel was read by The High Court Judge, The Hon Mr Justice David Clarke.
There must have been nearly 300 people in the Cathedral with friends from St Martin's Church, Windermere, children from The Pennine Way School, Carlisle - The Lakes School and St Anne's School, Windermere (one of whom was my granddaughter Charlotte.
The Procession was most impressive, and everyone remarked on how colourful it was.
Coffee and biscuits were served in the Refectory and the Priors Kitchen for everyone. After which I had asked if some of the children could visit Durranhill Police HQ after refreshments at the Cathedral. I am told they had a wonderful time and enjoyed being locked in the cells for a few minutes! I was so grateful to Chief Superintendent Johnson and everyone who arranged this.
Sunday 15th November 2009
Haverigg Prison, Millom
(Remembrance Parade)
10.15am
Arrival and coffee
10.45am
THE REMEMBRANCE PARADE
We were greeted by Martin Farquhar, the Prison Governor. He felt that those who had lost their lives in the wars should be remembered and so he instigated this service, which he intends to make an annual event. There were many visitors including the Bishop of Carlisle, Cllr Wormstrup and Mrs Lee Hodgson, the Mayor of Barrow Mrs Dorothy Dawes, Chief Constable and Mrs Mackey, and members of various organisations.
The service was taken by Reverend Martin Jones and was very moving indeed.
After the placing of wreaths and a two minute silence the Bugler sounded 'Reveilli' to end the silence and Martin read the Kohima Epitaph and incredible poem Dulceret Decorum Est and then concluded with a prayer and blessing.
Afterwards we enjoyed a buffet lunch.
Thursday 12th November 2009
CARLISLE CATHEDRAL
PRACTISE for Cathedral Service on Tuesday 17th November 2009
9am
David and I collected Katy, my PA, and James Richards (my Chaplain) for the journey to Carlisle.
10.30am
Coffee in the Priors Kitchen and Katy and I talked with Susan, the Catering Manager, re arrangements for coffee to be both there and in the Refectory on the 17th.
11.00am
We met Hugh Fitzgerald (the Under Sheriff) and The Dean of Carlisle, The Very Reverend Mark Boyling in the Cathedral
The Dean was extremely helpful and after talking about the seating plan, the Procession and the Order of Service he kindly heard me practise the PREFACE and James got the 'feel' of the pulpit.
We stopped on the motorway for a sandwich on the way home.
PRACTISE for Cathedral Service on Tuesday 17th November 2009
9am
David and I collected Katy, my PA, and James Richards (my Chaplain) for the journey to Carlisle.
10.30am
Coffee in the Priors Kitchen and Katy and I talked with Susan, the Catering Manager, re arrangements for coffee to be both there and in the Refectory on the 17th.
11.00am
We met Hugh Fitzgerald (the Under Sheriff) and The Dean of Carlisle, The Very Reverend Mark Boyling in the Cathedral
The Dean was extremely helpful and after talking about the seating plan, the Procession and the Order of Service he kindly heard me practise the PREFACE and James got the 'feel' of the pulpit.
We stopped on the motorway for a sandwich on the way home.
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