Gavin Whitefield

SIXTH PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

SIXTH PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

The sixth   public speaking competition for schools in Lanarkshire, organised by the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy,   was held on 18th May 2023   at the  Motherwell Concert Hall    with the following schools taking part:

Braidhurst High School

Carluke High School

Dalziel High School

Trinity High School

 

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THE KING’S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE SEMINAR

THE KING’S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE SEMINAR

One of the key roles of the Lord Lieutenant and an important function of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy is to raise awareness of the King’s Awards for Enterprise within the Lanarkshire business community. Continue reading →

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Coronation Message

Please find enclosed a message from Their Majesties  for Coronation-related local and community events around the UK. The message can be used  by anyone who is hosting a Coronation event locally and may be read out or included in programmes.

Coronation Message

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THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING AND HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN CONSORT

We are now less than three  weeks away from the Coronation of King Charles III, and many celebration events in  towns and villages across the country are planned  from 6th – 8th May.

Everyone involved in organising events, from afternoon teas to military parades and all manner of community celebrations, are being encouraged  to register their event on the official Coronation Event map, which you can find here: Put your event on the map – Coronation of His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

Doing so will illustrate how so many communities have embraced this unique and historic  occasion here  in Lanarkshire .

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THE CORONATION CHAMPION AWARDS

The King and Queen Consort will mark their Coronations by celebrating inspiring volunteers who make far-reaching and positive differences in their local communities by introducing The Coronation Champion Awards. Continue reading →

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BOTHWELL TREE PLANTING

BOTHWELL TREE PLANTING

At the end of 2022 Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE presented the Bothwell Horticultural Society with a very special tree in recognition of their excellent work in the local community . This included ambitious plans to plant 2000 trees as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy which aims to create a legacy in honour of Her Majesty’s extraordinary service to her country and to her people . Continue reading →

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DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Many congratulations to Motherwell  couple Hugh and Margaret Miller who celebrated 60 years of marriage together on 15th March 2023. Continue reading →

Posted by Gavin Whitefield in Diamond Wedding, News