Dear friends, July has been a month rich in meaning – full of vibrant festivals, powerful performances, quiet conversations, and deeply moving moments across Oxfordshire.…
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Dear Friends, As I come to the end of my third month in office, June has offered a powerful reminder of what civic life can…
Comments closedDear friends, As May draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a month that has brought moments of profound sorrow, stirring celebration, and…
Comments closedDear friends, As I look back on my first month as High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, I am struck by the privilege and variety of experiences…
Comments closedYesterday, I had the privilege of leading a session with senior leaders from youth organisations across Oxfordshire, exploring the role of compassionate leadership in driving…
Comments closedHappy Founders’ Day and Thinking Day! It’s all about the apostrophe. Some would like one between the “r” and the “s”, to show possession by…
Comments closedIt’s not often that I now get to congratulate young people on achieving their DofE, but last week I was able to spend an evening…
Comments closedToday I was fortunate to be able to attend the Local Command Unit awards for Thames Valley Police in Oxfordshire. It was a privilege to…
Comments closedI provide an update on Cats Protection’s ongoing work to organise the charity to make it as effective as possible for cats and people. I…
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