A pleasure to meet some of the other High Sheriffs from the SW of England at the Old Bailey reception kindly hosted by the Recorder and High Sheriffs of London.

It was an honour to meet the volunteers at Poltimore House on 9th May and to share their plans for recovery and restoration following the terrible arson attack the previous month.

Lighting the Beacon at the Royal Citadel Plymouth to commemorate the 80th anniversary of those who left these shores in June 1944 to liberate Europe.

Interesting day spent with HS of Cornwall at D&C Police HQ Middlemore. Enjoyed meeting Gus, a general service Police dog and seeing him put through his paces as well learning about other aspects of policing. What a great job D & C police do every day on our behalf. Thank you.

A great privilege and pleasure to visit Devon Air Ambulance with Canon Martin Poll, my Chaplain, to see the excellent work they do and their exciting plans for the future. Thank you Helena Holt and Darren Goodwin for an interesting and informative morning.

Thanks to CFO Gavin Ellis and AM Jon Worsley for an interesting and informative visit to Devon and Somerset FRS with the High Sheriff of Somerset, Rob Beckley. An excellent organisation who serve the community in so many different ways. Many thanks to all at DSFRS for all you do

A great pleasure to attend the opening of the Rifles Garden by Deputy Mayor of Torbay Cllr Barbara Lewis and meet so many of the Rifles community serving, retired and cadets as well as their families. The Salamanca Band who entertained us so magnificently. Thanks to all involved.

An extremely interesting visit to NCI Prawle Point yesterday to learn how they keep a close watch not only on those on the water but also on those walking the coast path as well as some of the mammals in the sea. Thank you to Phil, Peter and Richard and all who support the NCI.

A most informative visit to Janner Men's Shed in Plymouth today. A great initiative to give people who may be lonely, depressed or finding life difficult something to do and companionship in a freindly, caring envioronment. Thank you all who support such a worthwhile endeavour.

Planting a tree with the Vice Lord Lieutenant and the Chair of East Devon District Council to mark the 50th Birthday of EDDC. Thank you to all at EDDC, Councillors, Officers and Staff for all your hard work and dedication to improving the community of East Devon.

It was an honour to present some long service certificates to the volunteers and staff at the South Hams Citizen Advice at an event to mark the 85th Birthday of CAB. On behalf of the South Hams community many thanks to the trustess, staff and volunteers for all their efforts.

It was wonderful to see so many of the South West High Sheriff's at Exeter Cathedral yesterday for the Devon Legal Service. Many thanks to the Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral for all their support in planning and organising the superb Service.

It was a real privilege to be invited by Plymouth Community Homes to the North Prospect completion celebration event today. A fantastic project which has changed the face and feel of that part of The Ocean City. Well done to all those involved for a wonderful achievement.

Thank you to Exmouth NCI Coastwatch for hosting my visit today. It was wonderful to learn about the great job the watchkeepers do all year to keep people safe as well as learning about the idiosyncrasies of the waters and sand banks around the mouth of the river Exe. Well done.

We were delighted to show the High Sheriff of Devon, Commodore Jake Moores, around our HQ in #Exeter today and to share the amazing work #TeamSWASFT do on a daily basis. 💚🚑

Our new Mike Harrison has been welcomed and enthroned at ExeterCathedral. Great to participate representing University of Exeter and to catch up with High Sheriff of Devon @steve_race Lord Mayor of Exeter and others.

Thank you Jakir, for inviting me to join you at Exeter Mosque for lunch to raise money for the Garden on Eden project. The project is raising funds to build the first purpose built Muslim burial site in the South West. I learnt a great deal about your Islamic culture. Thank you.

A great pleasure to visit Alabare Plymouth home for Veterans today and to learn about the amazing work they are doing to help those who have served their Country and fallen on hard times. Thank you all who gave up their time today to educate me, well done on your vital work. BZ

It was a privilege and pleasure to visit Sirona today, to learn more about the incredible work they do with disadvantaged children and to hear of the wonderful lottery funding, they have received, which will ensure they can continue their vital work for years to come.'