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Deputy Lieutenant Nick Powe Cutting Brixham’s Coronation Cake
For the Coronation celebrations on 8th May, Deputy Lieutenant Nick Powe was invited to Brixham’s ‘Parade Service’, where he had the duty and honour to cut their Coronation cake. Photo Credit: Al Macphee / Miracle PR
Deputy Lieutenant Nick Powe Torbay’s ‘Coronation Church Service’
For the Coronation celebrations on 7th May, Deputy Lieutenant Nick Powe was invited to Torbay’s ‘Coronation Church Service’. Following the service, he was welcomed to the full event on Torre Abbey Meadows for the ‘Big Picnic and Volunteer Day’, with live musical...
Dame Suzi Leather DBE DL Attends Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre’s (EHCC) ‘Coronation Pooja’
For the Coronation celebrations on 6th May, Dame Suzi Leather DBE DL was invited to Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre’s (EHCC) ‘Coronation Pooja’, where the Chanting of Bhajans (Hindu Prayers for His Majesty) took place. This was followed by a presentation from children...
Lord Lieutenant of Devon at King Charles III Coronation
The Lord Lieutenant of Devon was invited to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6th May. In the photo, he can be seen singing the Hymn: ‘Christ is Made the Sure Foundation’ alongside other guests.
Universal Peace Prayers Presentation
On 27th April, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon was presented with a copy of Universal Peace Prayers by Ravindran Nathwani and the Trustees of the Devon Faith and Belief Forum.
Lord Lieutenant at Exeter City vs Plymouth Argyle Football Match
On 15th April, Devon FA hosted the Lord Lieutenant of Devon at the Exeter City vs Plymouth Argyle Football Match at St James Park, Exeter. Plymouth Argyle beat Exeter City 1-0. Congratulations to Plymouth Argyle!
Armed Forces Covenant Signing
On Wednesday, 22nd March, The Armed Forces Covenant was signed by Devon County Council and Torbay Council, supported by The Countess of Arran, our Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon. The signing was held at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines and hosted by the...
Breakfast Event with Plymouth Voluntary Sector
On 21st February, the Lord Lieutenant held a Breakfast Event at Stonehouse Barracks (courtesy of the Royal Marines), to discuss co-operation opportunities with a wide range of the Plymouth Voluntary Sector.
The Lord Lieutenant’s visit to Exeter Police Station
On 31st January, The Lord Lieutenant of Devon met with Alison Hernandez, the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, to visit the new state-of-the-art £29m Exeter Police Station.
Heathcoat Fabrics Awarded with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
On 24th January, The Lord Lieutenant of Devon awarded textile manufacturer Heathcoat Fabrics with their Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation. He was accompanied by the High Sheriff of Devon and Deputy Lieutenant Philip Bostock OBE. The company developed a...
Services Design Solution Awarded with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
On 20th January, The Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented Services Design Solution Ltd (SDS) with their Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.
Deputy Lieutenant Richard Stevens Awarded with MBE
Congratulations to Deputy Lieutenant Richard Stevens for receiving an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2023 for services to transport and to the community. In May 2012, Richard was appointed Managing Director of Plymouth Citybus. With 950 employees and a network of...
Lord Lieutenant Awards Ceremony 2022
The Lord Lieutenant with the Lord Lieutenant Cadets on 3rd October 2022 at the Lord Lieutenant's Awards Ceremony.
Spirent Communications Wins Queen’s Award for International Trade
Founded in 1997 and based in Paignton, Spirent Communications - Positioning Technology Division develops and manufactures the world’s leading test solutions for PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) solutions. The core of its business is the simulation of Global...
Deputy Lieutenants Visit Atlantic Racquet Centre
Deputy Lieutenants Mark Ansell, Christina Williams, The Honourable John Rous, Grania Philips, and Jim French CBE recently visited the Atlantic Racquets Centre in Bideford. The centre is a volunteer led community business and charity focused on improving the health...