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Deputy Lieutenant Nick Powe Torbay’s ‘Coronation Church Service’

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...

Lord Lieutenant of Devon at King Charles III Coronation

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

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.

Armed Forces Covenant Signing

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

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.

Heathcoat Fabrics Awarded with Queen’s Award for Enterprise

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...

Deputy Lieutenant Richard Stevens Awarded with MBE

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...

Spirent Communications Wins Queen’s Award for International Trade

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 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...