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Devon Army Cadet Force presentations
Lord-Lieutenant presents certificates for meritorious voluntary service.
Devon Army Cadet Force
Lord Lieutenant and Dr Sarah Wollaston MP visited the Totnes Detachment of the Devon Army Cadet Force and had the opportunity to test their markmanship.
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards 2013
Devon young people honoured with a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Thirty nine young people from across Devon have been honoured for their contribution to the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award scheme. The young people have completed their Gold award and were presented with...
Devon Recipients of New Year’s Honours 2013
Devon recipients of national honours announced in the New Year's Honours List 2013 - 3 OBE; 9 MBE; 8 BEM For full details: https://www.lordlieutenantofdevon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2013-New-Year-Honours.pdf
Deputy Lieutenant Appointments December 2012
Four new Deputy Lieutenants of Devon have been appointed by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Mr Eric Dancer CBE JP, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Mr Richard Bayly of Milton Combe, Mrs Patricia...
Royal visit to Devon by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 30 October 2012
The Duke of Edinburgh The Duke of Edinburgh was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Marine Science by Plymouth University The Duke of Edinburgh opened what is thought to be the UK's most sophisticated wave energy testing tank at Plymouth University. The £19m Marine...
Royal visit to Devon by HRH The Earl of Wessex 15/16 October 2012
The Earl of Wessex unveiled the Sundial, Devon's gift to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Roadford Lake Country Park, Roadford, Devon. The Earl of Wessex attended a Livery Dinner for the Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen at Tuckers...
BEM Investitures – 8 October 2012
Please click on link to find out details of the BEM Awards presented by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Devon at County Hall, Exeter on 8th October 2012 http://www.devonnewscentre.info/homepage-featured/medals-of-honour-for-work-in-the-community/
Devon’s Diamond Jubilee sundial gift to Her Majesty the Queen
Press Release August 20th 2012 Diamond Jubilee Sundial blessed by Bishop of Plymouth The magnificent Sundial commemorating HM The Queens Diamond Jubilee received a blessing from the Right Reverend John Ford, the Bishop of Plymouth at a ceremony on Friday 17th...
QAVS Awards Ceremony – 24 July 2012
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Devon presented the 2012 Queens Award for Voluntary Service to 8 Devon Groups at a ceremony held at County Hall, Exeter on Tuesday 24th July 2012. ...
Royal visit to Devon by HRH Princess Alexandra – 12 September 2012
Princess Alexandra Opened new facilities at The Calvert Trust Exmoor, Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon
Royal visit to Devon by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall – 12 July 2012
The Duchess of Cornwall visited the 'Majesty' Flower Show, Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, EX1.
Colebrooke/Coleford
Saturday 2 June St Andrew's Church will be holding a Jubilee Fete in the Colebrooke Amenity Area from 2-3pm. Children are invited to attend in fancy dress as a Prince or Princess. Music, stalls, games, cream teas and a BBQ. Sunday 3 June Jubilee Service at St Andrew's...
Crockernwell
Monday 4 June A Village get-together from 3pm at Stanbury's Court including activities for youngsters - bouncy castle, face painting and a treasure hunt followed by a sports event for older children including five-a-side football. Later on a bring and share BBQ and...
Cheriton Bishop
Friday 1 June - Monday 4 June Four day Festival of Culture - an Art Show in the parish church each day; Food and Farming exhibition in the village hall on Saturday and a local history exhibition on Sunday and Monday. There will be a street party on the Friday.
