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From when I was fourteen until I took my ‘A’ levels before leaving school, I was taught English by a teacher named Peter Despres. He was assiduous, inspirational and had the highest of aspirations for every one of his pupils. He got me to love Shakespeare (not hard), Jane Austen (even easier a task), Wordsworth…
A visit to Huntercombe Prison
This afternoon I had the opportunity to visit Huntercombe Prison, accompanied by Shaun, the High Sheriff of Berkshire, his Chaplain Gareth, my Chaplain Anne, and Mark, Oxfordshire’s Shrievalty Chamberlain. Huntercombe has a long history, having originally opened in the 1940s. Today it operates as a Category C prison holding adult men, all of whom are…
Celebrating Service Across Oxfordshire
On Monday evening we gathered in the beautiful surroundings of Pembroke College, Oxford for the High Sheriff’s Awards 2026 – a chance to celebrate individuals and organisations whose courage, compassion and commitment strengthen communities across our county. My sincere thanks to The Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder PC DL, Master of Pembroke College, for his…
A Night with Oxfordshire Scouts
This evening, I had the enormous pleasure of joining Oxfordshire Scouts for their annual Adult Awards Dinner, held at the beautifully appointed Bicester Hotel and Spa. Nestled just outside Chesterton, it’s a rather lovely setting – part country retreat, part hive of activity – and it proved the perfect venue for a night of celebration,…
Flying the Flag – even in the rain
It was a rather soggy Oxford Pride this year — but no amount of drizzle could dampen the spirit of the day. From the moment we stepped off from the top of Paradise Street, the sense of joy, solidarity, and celebration was unmistakable. I was proud to walk alongside colleagues from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue…
Marching with Pride
It was rather brilliant to see High Sheriff’s Cadet Sofia (@dcoty_thames.valley) marching with confidence and pride down The Mall in London today, taking part in the national VE80 parade. She represented Oxfordshire with grace and distinction, joining fellow young people from St John Ambulance and other uniformed youth organisations from across the country. VE80 marks…
