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Deputy Lieutenants joined the Lord-Mayor and Sheriff for The COVID-19 Day of Reflection at the Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham.  The morning offered the chance to pay tribute to the work of health and social care staff, frontline workers, researchers and all...

Deputy Lieutenant Nick Rubins DL attended The Boys’ Brigade UK National 5 a side tournament at the weekend, held in Nottingham – congratulations to all!

Our Lord-Lieutenant met with staff, students and volunteers from ATTFE College as a thank you for their support with our Christmas Carol Concert that took place in December 2025. As well as making up and supplying gift bags for all attendees, they also provided...

The University of Nottingham has been awarded the prestigious 2024-2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education (formerly the Queen's Anniversary Prize) for its Rights Lab's pioneering research into tackling modern slavery and forced labour. This, the UK's highest...

It was a privilege to present the King’s Award for Voluntary Service to MyBag Charity, an organisation making a meaningful difference for young people entering foster care. MyBag Charity provides each child with a bag filled with essentials and comforting items,...

Nottinghamshire Maggie's patients had the opportunity recently to attend a reception at Buckingham Palace for Maggie’s UK.  Find out more about the charity Maggie’s UK

The National Literacy Trust in Nottingham has been casting magic at one of the city’s most prestigious landmarks, Nottingham Castle, with an event dedicated to discovering and sharing stories as a family. Hundreds of local families attended the Castle Story Builders...

Lord-Lieutenant Veronica Pickering and Deputy Lieutenant Juliette Abrams were pleased to join the 75th Anniversary of The Polish Language and Cultural Centre today. You can find out more about the school here  

Deputy Lieutenant Mark Golby DL attended a Service of Commemoration to mark the anniversary of five war time RAF crew members who died when the Stirling Bomber they were travelling in, crashed in Annesley Forest.

We were delighted to hear about the national recognition in Nottinghamshire in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours.  Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, were honoured for their incredible contributions to ice skating and tireless voluntary work, not just...

At this special time of year, I extend my warmest Christmas wishes to everyone across our city and county. It continues to be a great honour to serve as His Majesty the King’s Lord-Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire. Over the past year, I have been deeply encouraged by...

Our Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Barbara Breakwell with the Rushcliffe Borough Council Lord-Lieutenant award 2025 last week. For more than 15 years Barbara has devoted herself wholeheartedly to Ruddington and the wider Rushcliffe area with voluntary roles...

The Lord-Lieutenant Veronica Pickering and Deputy Lieutenant David Stewart joined guests at Broadway Cinema on 10 December 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Arts Society Nottingham.

More than 350 people filled the historic St Mary’s Church in Nottingham on Monday evening for a special Together at Christmas Community Carol Service - a celebration recognising the many unsung acts of kindness, compassion and community service across Nottinghamshire....

Excited for our #TogetherAtChristmas Carol Service in Nottingham next week! Celebrating the amazing people who make our community shine, supported by The Royal Foundation & inspired by The Princess of Wales’s annual service at Westminster Abbey.

The Lord-Lieutenant and a number of Deputy Lieutenants will be attending Remembrance Services across the City and County on Sunday 9 November 2025, listed below: The Nottingham War Memorial, Victoria Embankment, Nottingham Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Mayor, Chairman of...

Our Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Nora Senior, is joined Mark Goldby DL (Honorary Colonel of the Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force) for the annual Tri Service Drill Competition at the weekend. Congratulations to all who took part. More pictures and information about the...

Deputy Lieutenant and President of Nottinghamshire RBL, Alex Peace-Gadsby, attended Notts County FC on 25 October 2025 for the Poppy Appeal.

Our Lord-Lieutenant and a number of DLs visited Attenborough Nature Reserve recently to meet with the team and trustees, and hear about the great work being done by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

The Lord-Lieutenant and a number of our Deputy Lieutenants attended Remembrance Service across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire over Remembrance Weekend.  Some lovely pictures from our local media can also be found in the links below. Hucknall Hucknall pays tribute to...

Our Lord-Lieutenant Veronica Pickering, and Deputy Lieutenant Dean Fathers, paid a visit to the International Bomber Command Centre today, a world-class facility serving as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for Bomber Command. Providing the most...