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Paignton Remembrance Service
Nick Powe DL attended Paignton’s Remembrance Service on 13th November 2022 to represent the Devonshire Lieutenancy.
Brixham Remembrance Service
Nick Powe DL attended Brixham’s Remembrance Service on 13th November 2022 to represent the Devonshire Lieutenancy.
Exeter City vs Peterborough United Football Match
On 12th November 2022, Philip Bostock OBE DL attended the Exeter City vs Peterborough United Football match. There, he laid a wreath on behalf of the County to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Armistice Day at Higher Cemetery, Exeter
The Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon, The Countess of Arran, was accompanied by Cadet Martha Newman to lay a wreath at Higher Cemetery, Exeter, on behalf of the County to commemorate Armistice Day 2022.
Poppies to Paddington
On 11th September 2022, Group Capt (Ret’d) Gordon Evans DL met the 07:21 ‘Poppies to Paddington’ train at Newton Abbot Station. He was accompanied by LLC Cdt Sjt Evan Morgan from Teignmouth Detachment D Coy Devon ACF. During Covid lockdowns when local memorial...
Devon Remembers Armistice Day
Armistice Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our Armed Services personnel in the Second World War, and in more recent conflicts around the world, including the Falklands war, which marks its 40th anniversary this year. Shortly before 11am, in the...
The Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting at Bicclescombe Park
On Tuesday, 25th October 2022, an alder tree was planted by His Majesty's Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon, The Countess of Arran MBE, who is a representative of the North Devon Council and Ilfracombe Town Council. She was accompanied by the Deputy Member of the United...
The Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting in Pilton
Deputy Lieutenant Grania Phillips planted a tree in Pilton, Barnstable in honour of Her Late Majesty and the legacy of The Queen's Green Canopy.
The Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting in Yelverton
Deputy Lieutenant Clare Broom planted a tree in Yelverton alongside with students from Mount Kelly Boarding School in honour of Her Late Majesty and the legacy of The Queen's Green Canopy.
The Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting
On Wednesday 12th October, The Vice Lord Lieutenant, The Countess of Arran, planted a tree at Yonder Oak Wood in memory of Her Late Majesty and the legacy of The Queen’s Green Canopy. She was joined by Deputy Lieutenants Philip Jenkinson and Clare Broom, as well as...
Devon County Proclamation
As the next step in the cascade after the Proclamation has been made by the Heralds in Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff at 12noon today, the County Proclamation will be held today at County Hall Exeter at 1pm. It will be read by the High Sheriff of Devon Richard...
Burma Star Memorial
On Monday 15 August 2022, we commemorated the end of the War in the Far East. It was on this day in 1945 that Japan surrendered to the Allies. Attended by our Deputy Lieutenant, Brian Wills-Pope, pictured in the Burma Campaign Memorial Gardens in Paignton with...
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge in Plymouth for SailGP
On Sunday 31 July 2022, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Devon greeted Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, as she arrived at the Trinity Pier in Plymouth for the Sail GB event. He went on to introduce her to Sir Ben Ainslie, who is the Founding Patron of the...
Devon Winners of the Queens Award for Enterprise 2022
We are so proud to announce the 5 Devon winners of the award this year. These are: Artemis Optical Ltd in the category International Trade Artemis Optical Limited is based in Plympton, and started trading in 1952. It is a world renowned company with almost 70 years’...
Learn more about the Queens Award for Enterprise for your business
An event is to be held, kindly hosted by Tunstyle Designs, for businesses in Northern Devon to learn more about the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. 4.30pm – 5.30pm 5th May 2022 at Turnstyle Designs, Roundswell The event will discuss with businesses whether they...