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Congratulations, Amy, on completing a wonderful ye

Congratulations, Amy, on completing a wonderful year as High Sheriff of Northamptonshire. You have been an encouragement and inspiration to so many. On behalf of all the charities and great causes that you have championed, thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE HIGH SHERIFFS Taken back

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE HIGH SHERIFFS
Taken back in September, Milan Shah HS (2023/2024) @mangoeater1 , & Jeremy Sharman incoming HS 2025/2026 @onelife_useit pictured here with me @alcrawfurd HS 2024/2025 at @lamport_hall Why am I posting this? Because this is my final one before Jeremy's Declaration tomorrow on 2nd April. The High Sheriff role has been in existence for over a thousand years and is the oldest secular appointment by the monarch. Each HS brings their own style, experiences and skills to the position and they give their time freely and without incurring any expense to the public purse. High Sheriffs are connectors of people, charities and organisations across our counties. Thank you to my Northamptonshire predecessors for their good work and all the very best to Jeremy as he starts his year in office. It has been an extraordinary and wonderful year. #ketanphotography #highsheriff #publicservice #volunteer

A poignant tribute and parade by Northamptonshire

A poignant tribute and parade by Northamptonshire District Sea Cadets and others to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the sinking of HMS Laforey. This naval ship was adopted by Northampton as part of the 1941 ‘Warship Week’ fundraising initiative. HMS Laforey was assigned to several operations in the Mediterranean Sea, including escorting a relief convoy to Malta as part of Operation Halberd. Sadly on 30th March 1944 she was torpedoed by a U-boat where 182 men died. Only 65 survived. #wewillrememberthem #hmslaforey #northamptonshiredistrictseacadets #northamptonshirelordlieutenant #mayorofnorthanpton #highsheriffnorthamptonshire

#northamptoninternationalacademy #nia6 held a bril

#northamptoninternationalacademy #nia6 held a brilliant Question Time with mike reader MP @danielle stone #opfcc and @paul clark independent councillor answering questions on housing, healthcare & education affecting young people. A healthy and respectful debate, highlighting the importance of engaging with local issues and casting your vote to ensure democracy is upheld 👏 thank you for the invitation and well done to Atifa Student Head of School for moderating
#everychilddeservestobethebesttheycanbe

A wonderful visit to Chat & Chai to talk about my

A wonderful visit to Chat & Chai to talk about my journey to becoming the 13th Lady High Sheriff of Northamptonshire as part of International Women’s Day. Thank you 🙏 to @neelamaggarwalsingh for the invitation. #kindness #iwd #ladyhighsheriff

A wonderful day out with my fellow East Midlands H

A wonderful day out with my fellow East Midlands High Sheriffs and their consorts before we hand onto our successors in April. We had a tour around the site at Long Clawson where Stilton and Golden Blue is made and distributed around the world. Only milk from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire can be used with 31 farms now producing the milk for the yearly production of 10,000 tonnes of these delicious cheeses with PDO status. Thank you to @BillMathieson CEO and @PaulEggleston Chairman for a fascinating insight into a great English 🇬🇧 product #stilton #clawsonfarms #goldenbluecheese #englishcheese #highsheriffderbyshire #highsheriffnottinghamshire #highsheriffleicestershire #highsheriffrutland #highsherifflincolnshire #highsheriffnorthamptonshire

Thank you Dr Olivia Chapple OBE, High Sheriff of W

Thank you Dr Olivia Chapple OBE, High Sheriff of Wiltshire, for your invitation to your beautiful Service for the Rule of Law and to join your fellow High Sheriffs from Devon, Dorset,Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Somerset. A wonderful array of judges and also our most senior and First Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill in attendance. #ladychiefjustice #highsheriffwiltshire #highsheriffhampshire #highsheriffiow #highsheriffdorset #highsheriffdevon #highsheriffsomerset

I am absolutely delighted to announce our next Hig

I am absolutely delighted to announce our next High Sheriff, Jeremy Sharman Esq. His ‘Name’ was pricked by the Sovereign in Council last night and the appointment has been ‘gazetted’ today – see: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4826056 His swearing in will take place on 2nd April. Congratulations 👏 #prickingceremony #highsheriffnorthamptonshire

In the last few weeks I have been involved in Citi

In the last few weeks I have been involved in Citizenship Ceremonies held both in Northampton and Kettering. They mark an important milestone for those becoming British citizens. Over five ceremonies I met many people from all over the world & from many different and diverse communities, who will bringing their own skills and perspectives to our country and county. After the oath of allegiance, it was a special moment to present a certificate and a commemoration coin to each new British citizen. #citizenceremony #westnorthamptonshirecouncil #northnorthamptonshirecouncil #bobfieldingphotography

A wonderful Legal Service hosted by #highsheriffno

A wonderful Legal Service hosted by #highsheriffnottinghamshire Nick Rubins. Joined by the judiciary, police & the mayors of the county, I especially enjoyed meeting the lady Mayor of Nottingham with her Sergeant carrying the great mace of office. Our last East Midlands High Sheriff’s services too. #highsheriffnottinghamshire #highsheriffderbyshire #highsherifflincolnshire #highsheriffrutland #highsheriffnorthamptonshire

My first Iftar (the fast-breaking evening meal in

My first Iftar (the fast-breaking evening meal in Ramadan) which I very much enjoyed. Hosted at #niaacademyschool with @northamptonshirepolice The Dialogue Society and the delightful NIA students religious inclusion committee, with the theme of Voices in Unity with young people and community in particular. Camilla and Rosa from the committee pictured with me at the end of a great evening. #voicesinunity #communitywithothers #commonhumanity #respect #youngpeoplematter #ramadanmubarak🌙

A beautiful Choral Evensong of Thanksgiving for th

A beautiful Choral Evensong of Thanksgiving for the County of Rutland at Peterborough Cathedral with fellow High Sheriffs. #highsheriffrutland #highsheriffcambridgeshire #highsheriffleicestershire #highsheriffnottinghamshire #highsheriffnorthamptonshire #highsheriffderbyshire #highsherifflincolnshire

It was a pleasure to attend the Northamptonshire E

It was a pleasure to attend the Northamptonshire Emergency Services Cadet Leader Long Service Awards tonight, at which I spoke of the outstanding contribution of the voluntary leaders; their investment of time, energy and mentorship to the young people who sign up to become cadets. Awards for three, five and ten years of voluntary time given - how inspiring 👏👏👏👏 This is the wonderful organisation from which my High Sheriff Cadets are chosen (seen in their black uniforms behind me) #northamptonshireemergencyservicescadets #volunteers #cadetleaders @northamptonshire_esc

Today was the launch of the Belonging Charter and

Today was the launch of the Belonging Charter and the Joint Protocol on the Decriminalisation of Children in Care, along with a provider guidance (for care homes and supported accommodation) on when to call the police. The Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, West & North Northamptonshire Councils, Northamptonshire Police and leading care home providers have all come together, worked collaboratively and co-produced a gold standard of what is expected for our young people who come into their care. This is a way forward to driving up standards and challenging poor practice. Well done everybody 👏👏👏 the work now begins in making that difference to all our young people

Celebrating Choral Evensong at #lincolncathedral t

Celebrating Choral Evensong at #lincolncathedral this evening with Philip Dymoke, High Sheriff of Lincolnshire and alongside my fellow east midlands High Sheriffs from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland #highsherifflincolnshire #highsheriffderbyshire #highsheriffnottinghamshire #highsheriffleicestershire #highsheriffrutland #highsheriffnorthamptonshire #lincolncathedral

@rightrescic Right Resolution CIC supports young p

@rightrescic Right Resolution CIC supports young people leaving care in Northamptonshire between the ages of 16-25. I had an informative visit and met Amarjit Pawar, their Director, who showed me projects that provide a range of support, often including the promotion of education, employment and training. Since the pandemic increasing numbers of young people suffer from anxiety, isolation and depression and Right Resolution provide a 12-18 month programme of support called Broad Horizons. Two years ago a FoodBank was launched and is dedicated to its care leavers. The provisions are chosen, bought and stocked by young people themselves. The Jeavon project was co-produced by a care leaver who had experienced period poverty and is now a self-sustaining project. Discovery Days is another project that promotes positive youth activities and having fun. Many care leavers are more likely to leave a tenancy within twelve months and become homeless, often because they have no support network around them, and so a great deal of advocacy takes place on their behalf. This is a wonderful organisation that provides essential support for care leavers entering the adult world. Thank you Ami for showing me around and it was a pleasure to meet some of your young people too 😊 🙏

Last Friday night, Edward and I camped out for the

Last Friday night, Edward and I camped out for the #hopebigsleepout2025 to raise funds for @northamptonhope It was very cold, with snow, sleet and rain to contend with. Sobering to think that the homeless face this night after night. The Hope Centre supports people struggling with homelessness and issues relating to hardship, including addiction, mental health and wellbeing. As well as giving practical support, their holistic approach focuses on helping people help themselves.
Any donations to @northamptonhope would be gratefully received. Details of the link is in the comments box.

I had the immense privilege of visiting three indi

I had the immense privilege of visiting three individuals who were able to tell me why HomeStart has made such a difference to them and their families. Whether it is helping a victim of domestic abuse and her children through to living independently, helping a young growing family with home support or helping provide a few hours a week for the mother of a child with medical needs, it certainly was a thought-provoking morning. 19 families were directly helped by Daventry & South Northants HomeStart in December ‘24 alone, and this invaluable service can help at critical times with non-judgemental support. An incredible charity that The High Sheriff’s Initiative Fund is helping this year. #homestartdaventryandsouthnorthants #volunteers #thankyou #highsheriffsinitiativefundnorthamptonshire

Today HHJudge Rupert Mayo DL & Honorary Recorder o

Today HHJudge Rupert Mayo DL & Honorary Recorder of Northampton and I were invited to mark the unveiling of an artwork of the original Uxbridge Treaty House. This building (which only partially remains as a pub The Crown & Treaty) was the site of the Uxbridge Peace Treaty negotiations, which took place 380 years ago between the Royalists and Cromwell’s parliamentarians, to try and bring an end to the Civil War. Sir Richard Lane, then Recorder of Northampton in 1645 led the negotiations from the Royalists side which ultimately failed. Greg Sherwood, researcher extraordinaire, has resurrected a significant piece of building history and along with the Mayor of Uxbridge, the MP of Uxbridge and the High Sheriff of Greater London, Millie Grant, we were able to mark this piece of English history. #highsheriffgreaterlondon #mayorofuxbridge #englishcivilwar #uxbridgepeacetreaty #honoraryrecorderofnorthampton

John Sutherland, a retired senior police officer,

John Sutherland, a retired senior police officer, now author and media commentator, gave a powerful and resonant talk about knife crime and the multi-layers of why and how we as a society should tackle it. Insightful Q&A’s afterwards. Thank you to the #universityofnorthampton for hosting my Shrieval Lecture. #tacklingviolencetogether #notodomesticviolence #adversechildhoodexperiences #hope

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