#HiddenHeroes Day 2024 is 25 September – a day to remember the men and women working in UK prisons, IRCs, probation and youth justice; thank them for their service; and remind them they’re not forgotten even if they are largely hidden from public view. HiddenHeroes.uk

Nominations open in 3 days. Please contact the #Hertfordshire Lieutenancy - Lord-Lieutenant-Herts.org.uk for more information or your suggested nominees. The King's Award

- Do you know an outstanding volunteer group making a real difference in your local community? - Then why not nominate them for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service! - Nominating is easy and consists of 5 simple steps.⤵️ 🌟Nominate at kavs.dcms.gov.uk

10th April 2025 is the date - a very important annual event raising money for veterans, and includes a specialist individual pain management programme, and back to work life skills. Tickets on sale in November.

A privilege to represent The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire to commemorate the Battle of Britain. St Bartholomew Church, Wigginton hold this service annually, with highly proficient support from the Royal Air Force cadets from 2204 Squadron (Amersham & Chesham) RAF Air Cadets

HACRO are an inspiring charity who celebrate their 50th anniversary. I was fortunate to represent The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire and chat to the 20 awardees, & hear of the impact of HACRO, Herts probation & Herts Police. Innovative courses - constantly evolving. Herts High Sheriff

A big Butler Trust thank you - this #HiddenHeroes Day - to everyone working in UK prisons, IRCs, probation, and youth justice. #HiddenButtNotForgotten

An excellent 'Unity in the Community' event TheGroveHotel meeting 25 local charities, cadets & guests. A great opportunity to make connections, & raise awareness of the varied charitable work & support that is available for individuals The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire #Volunteer #community

An excellent Community Showcase, hosted by St Albans Cathedral with 60 charities present - useful connections should have been made. Good to bump into two fellow Deputy Lieutenants, and to chat to as many charities as we could #volunteer #Herts #charity The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire

Mediation Herts Mediation Herts continue to receive a growing number of enquiries. Their AGM highlighted their collaborative work with Hertfordshire County Council & other local charities, & the positive results that mediation can have for individuals, communities & the work place The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire

A privilege to represent The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire at Remembrance Day Services in Tring and Rickmansworth. Great turnouts in both locations, and very positive to see so many young people there to remember, and to give thanks #WeWillRememberThem

Great to represent The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire & chat to Team 20 members who completed their 12-week programme. A huge range of activities inc work experience. Organised by Herts Fire & Rescue, in conjunction The King's Trust Herts Police & many local businesses. Herts Fire & Rescue Hertfordshire County Council West Herts College

Last week we announced the first raft of events to celebrate 100 years of Hertfordshire libraries. Tickets for some of these events are going very quickly, so look and see how you can celebrate your local library today. orlo.uk/Toyx9

Great to visit the winner of last year’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Entrepreneurs Challenge-Hannah Buisman of Lokkelbery Vineyard together with ⁦Sarah Moreland MBE⁩ & ⁦Liz Green⁩. Can’t wait to taste the wine…! “Winning professionalised our business”⁦Herts County Show⁩

It was inspiring to see what can be done with great vision & an enormous amount of amount of hard work. Can't wait for Herts County Show to see those pitching to win The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Entrepreneurs Challenge Award this year 24 & 25 May - show tickets on sale - great family day out

‘Herty’ and I were delighted to visit every library in #Herts during my year as High Sheriff - they offer so much more than books - an essential #community asset

I am delighted to have been elected President of the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society, who host an Education Day for 1,500 children - teaching about food & farming. Tickets on sale for Herts County Show 24 & 25 May - so much to enjoy & great fun for all ages Herts County Show

Fantastic day with Framework Knitters at The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch at Guildhall, in aid of our Armed Forces. Great support from #Livery, City of London businesses, and a large number of the military volunteering & attending - 1,500 people served in 3 hours! Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King

Fantastic day Herts County Show. Great fun for all ages - crafts, dancing sheep, Atkinson Action Horses, Made in #Herts, Frolicking Forklifts, make your own pizza, Grand Parade, Hobby Horses - on tomorrow. Delighted to unveil a defibrillator & bleed kit available 24/7 Evans Kiplagat

1,400 Year 6 children enjoying #Hertfordshire Agricultural Society Food & Farming Day. Interactive fun - digging for potatoes, feeding cattle, chatting #Herts police, tractor rides, guessing the veg, making fruit skewers - and lots more. Well done Herts County Show team!