Four new Deputy Lieutenants have been commissioned in honour of their service to the local community by the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur OBE CStJ. The new Deputy Lieutenants are: Mrs Anita Elizabeth Darlison MBE Ms Rachel Tidmarsh Mr Ian Mattioli MBE Mr Graham Smith The Lord-Lieutenant is the official representative of His Majesty The King for the City and County of Leicester.…, About the new Deputy Lieutenants, Graham Smith, Graham was born and raised in Leicestershire and attended Uppingham School before studying at Aberystwyth University, and then joining the family business of Kirby & West. Graham has been a trustee on a number of local charities including Hope Against Cancer, and the National Forest Charitable Trust. Currently he is Chair of Trustees for AgeUK Leicester Shire & Rutland and for Scholars…, Liz Darlison MBE, Liz has enjoyed 40 years of clinical practice at the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL). After brief spells in vascular surgery and coronary care, she spent a decade in UHL’s respiratory unit. This led to an interest in service developments, research and lung cancer which became the focus for the last 24 years of her clinical practice. In response to patient need in 2004, Liz established the…, Rachel Tidmarsh, Rachel was born in Sutton Coldfield and studied Geographical Information Systems at Kingston University. She began her working life at the National Remote Sensing Centre in Leicestershire. As an early entrepreneur, she founded Wildgoose Publications Ltd aged 23 later re-named BlueSky International Ltd, headquartered in Ashby. Today, BlueSky is the UK Government’s supplier of choice for aerial…, Ian Mattioli MBE, Ian Mattioli MBE is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Mattioli Woods plc. Ian has over 35 years’ experience in financial services, wealth management and property businesses and is the founder of Custodian REIT plc. In 2017 Ian was awarded an MBE for services to business and the community and in 2008 won the LSE AIM Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ian was awarded the CEO of the…
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The Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur OBE, has congratulated six Leicestershire companies after they were granted the King’s Award for Enterprise. One of the companies, Coalville-based Zeeko Ltd, has the distinction of winning in both the Innovation and International Trade categories – one of only five double winners across the whole of the UK. New line. The other Leicestershire…
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Six outstanding voluntary groups in Leicestershire have been presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The awards – which hold the same value as an MBE and acknowledge the remarkable efforts of volunteer groups in their communities – were presented to the recipients by the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mr Mike Kapur OBE…, 103TheEye, is a community-run radio station which has been broadcasts 24/7 across Melton Mowbray for 18 years. It is entirely volunteer- run and was the first community radio station in the UK is a pioneer in the community radio space. The station also runs training programmes for young people to learn about radio broadcasting., Heartwize, , based in Leicester, has been recognised for its efforts in increasing public awareness of the problem of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. It aims to create a ‘generation of lifesavers’ by offering training on CPR and use of AED (Automated External Defibrillators) defibrillators to all Year 10 pupils across Leicestershire., Bosworth In Bloom, has been committed to creating stunning floral displays since 1985 to boost local pride and create a beautiful, clean and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. They also encourage young people to get involved in growing plants and flowers, which not only helps their mental health and teaches them new skills, but also fosters a greater understanding of sustainability and…, Market Bosworth Community Library, is a community hub which provides a welcoming and safe environment in which to deliver library services, resources & activities to benefit the surrounding rural community. Volunteers contribute over 200 hours a month to ensure the community library can serve more than 2,000 people., Swannington Heritage Trust, has been rewarded for its efforts in transforming and preserving five industrial sites, including the Hough Mill, a restored 1790s corn mill. The Trust is also recognised for its work in researching and archiving records and artefacts for future generations to learn about Leicester’s history., Shree Jalaram Prarthana Mandal-Jalaram Mandir and Jalaram Community Centre Leicester, have also received recognition for their efforts in supporting the local community through an incredible breadth of initiatives, from helping the homeless, raising money for other charities, and distributing food to those in need. As Lord-Lieutenant, I visit a large number of community organisation in Leicester and Leicestershire, and I never cease to be amazed at the quality and range of…
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To commemorate the wide number of events that took place in June 2022 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM The Late Queen Elizabeth II, the Lieutenancy Office has put together a commemorative booklet. Find out about: Dancing for the Queen Community services and events Service of Thanksgiving 70 at 70 Art competition Community and business awards
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On Monday 19 June, the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire and Chairman of Leicestershire County Council attended the Armed forces Flag Raising ceremony to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week. The flag was raised by RAF Veteran Neale Millett. Armed Forces Day 2023 took place on Saturday 24 June. The event allowed people from across the City and County to show their support for the men and…
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Active Deputy Lieutenants, Read the biographies of the Deputy Lieutenants of Leicestershire: Anne Davies DL Charles Richards KCVO DL Ivan Browne DL Janie Martin DL Lars Tharp DL Rachel Tidmarsh DL Richard Clowes DL Robert Nixon QPM DL , Retired Deputy Lieutenants, Deputy Lieutenants retire at the age of 75, at which point they move to the retired list, however are still involved in the Lieutenancy. List of Retired Deputy Lieutenants Andrew Granger DL Bridget Towle CBE DL Clarissa Palmer DL David Andrews DL David Knowles DL David Wilson CBE DL David Wilson DL David Wyrko QPM DL David Young TD DL Elisabeth Turnbull DL Gautam Bodiwala CBE JP DL Gerard De…
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The duties of the Vice Lord-Lieutenant include standing in for the Lord-Lieutenant when he is absent, sick or otherwise unable to act. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant may represent the Lord-Lieutenant at local engagements or accompany him when hosting Royal visitors. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant may also lend advice and support to the Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants. Read the biography of the Vice…, Also see:, The Lord-Lieutenant The Deputy Lieutenants
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A group of 16 remarkable young people from Leicester and Leicestershire along with their families and friends joined the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire at County Hall on 27 April 2023 for an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements as our 2023 finalists. Congratulations go to Joshua Bailey who received the top prize of the evening, becoming the Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year…
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Remarkable young people from Leicester and Leicestershire have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in the Lord Lieutenant’s Young Person of the year 2022 competition. 13 talented young people and their families attended a special awards ceremony at County Hall in Glenfield to celebrate their contributions to society. Musician Sebastian Carrington, 16, from Hinckley, received the…, Young Braveheart of the Year -Simeon Mehay (Leicester), 16, Lancaster Academy, Young Artist of the Year - Sebastian Carrington (Hinckley), 16, Young Leader of the Year - Yuvraaj Dhugga (Leicester), 18, University of Birmingham, Young Volunteer of the Year - Frances Miller (Loughborough), 18, Loughborough College, Special Achievement award - Paarth Acharya (Leicester), 16, Brockington High, These young people were all considered for the overall award of the Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year which went to Sebastian. Sebastian said: “It was such an amazing moment to hear that my work was not in vain, and that people, especially the Lord-Lieutenant, recognise the work that I put into my passion for music. It was fantastic. "It was surreal really (to hear my name announced as…, 2022 Category winner citations:, Young Braveheart of the Year – Simeon Mehay is 16 years old and attends Lancaster Academy, During year 10, as part of his English speaking and listening assessment, Simeon delivered a speech which his nominator described as ‘the most inspiring and profound speech’ she had heard in all her years of teaching. Not only was Simeon presenting to his peers in a third language, but he was sharing with his class something that was deeply personal. Simeon was assigned female at birth but always…, Young Artist of the Year – Sebastian Carrington is 16 years old and lives in Hinckley, Sebastian is a very talented and highly qualified young musician who already has Diplomas for Singing, Piano, Music Theory and Organ. They attend the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and in 2020 they won First Prize in the Advanced Piano Solo, Advanced Organ and composition competitions at the Leicester MusicFest. Sebastian was also a Finalist in the BBC's Young Chorister of the Year in 2020 and a…, Young Leader of the Year – Yuvraaj Dhugga is 18 years old, and currently studies Biochemistry at the University of Birmingham, In 2020 Yuvraaj volunteered to lead a new group at Brookvale Groby Learning Campus called Medhedz, a group of like-minded Year 12 students hoping to go into the medical profession. Yuvraaj laid out plans for the Year 12 extracurricular programme to help inform and enhance the students’ learning experience, giving them something special to add to their UCAS applications. He created a programme of…, Young Volunteer of the Year - Frances Miller is 18 years old and attends Loughborough College, For the last 12 months, Frances has spent her Saturday mornings and holidays as a volunteer with Loughborough-based Molly’s Gift, a charity dedicated to providing opportunities for disabled children and disadvantaged youngsters to participate in sport. Thanks to her dedication, disabled children have a place to go to get involved in sport, boost their fitness and wellbeing as well as providing an…, The Lord-Lieutenant’s Special Achievement Award winner – Paarth Acharya is 16 years old and attends Brockington High School, Paarth has devoted his time, knowledge, and skills to motivate and uplift his community- both young and old- during the COVID-19 pandemic. He collaborated with a number of organisations such as Nupur Arts to hold workshops and provide entertainment via zoom. He organised an online party delivering a variety of music pieces to lift the spirits of the community and to encourage and raise the…
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