Busy day. Watched the Team at Easy St Gym #Norden set off on a 100km 24hr marathon. Good Luck to all and for raising over £8k for local charities. Then to Littleborough Food Festival. So much to see, great stalls & entertainment. #Rochdale

What a strange day of weather. Popped into Rochdale’s Aspire to Inspire who were having a food larder day. Amazing team of volunteers. Then visited Petrus Community summer fair. Great stalls, cakes plants & books on sale, bought plenty. #Rochdale #community

Tidy up at the WW1 Memorial Garden in Rochdale Town Centre the new poppies planted bloomed beautifully, new task saving the seeds. Summer blooms planted, grateful thanks H Bell and Sons Ltd. for donating. All in readiness for The RHS North West in Bloom judges. Rochdale In Bloom #Community

Proud to represent His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant at Armed Forces Day flag raising at Rochdale Rochdale Town Hall , alongside the Mayor of Rochdale 🖤💙💛Cllr Janet Emsley🌹🌈 Veterans & Royal British Legion Royal British Legion. A moment to honour all who serve.GM Lieutenancy Bex T #ArmedForcesDay #LestWeForget

Honoured to represent HM Lord-Lieutenant @DianeHawkinsDL at today’s citizenship ceremony in Rochdale Borough Council’s Rose Suite alongside Mayor Cllr Janet Emsley & Superintendent registrar Joe Murphy. A lovely occasion sharing a very special moment 😊 🖤💙💛Cllr Janet Emsley🌹🌈 GM Lieutenancy #Rochdale

🌟 Thinking of nominating a group for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service? Join our FREE info session: 🗓 22 Aug, 10am–12pm 📍 Aspire Youth Zone, OL16 2DR 📧 Register: [email protected] More info: kavs.dcms.gov.uk #KAVS #VolunteersWeek @gmlo #Rochdale

Popped into The Growth Project today for their National Open Garden Scheme Open Day. Such a peaceful spot – buzzing wildflowers, fresh produce, homemade jam, and lovely company. A real community gem 🌿💜🍯 #Rochdale #NGS #CommunityGarden

Aged 18 to 30 and have a business idea you’re passionate about? kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-hel…

Attended a fantastic HAF event at Rochdale Leisure Centre yesterday! 🎨🏊‍♂️🤾‍♀️ 48 children enjoyed dodgeball, art & swimming—supported by Your Trust & amazing volunteers from Army of Kindness. Wonderful to see so many smiles! #HAF2025 #Rochdale #Community

Honoured to represent the Lord Lieutenant at last night’s Minden Dinner with the Fusiliers Association (Lancashire), marking 266 years since the Battle of Minden. Wonderful evening, great company, stirring performance by the Bury Fusilier Band — and a raffle win too! GM Lieutenancy

Attended the Springhill Hospice Summer Garden Event today, hosting a chocolate tombola stall for the Mayors Charity 🍫🎟️ We started in the rain, ended in sunshine 🌦️ Huge thanks to everyone who visited & donated — your support means so much! 💚 #Community@RochdaleCouncil 🖤💙💛Cllr Janet Emsley🌹🌈

Bought the first bottle of @SpringhillHospice’s new Springhill Gin today! 🍸💜 Proudly crafted with local distillery Defiance. Every bottle supports hospice care — raise a glass for a great cause! #SpringhillGin #DefianceDistillery #SupportLocal #CharityGin

Honoured to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at Rochdale’s 80th VJ Day service, led by the Rochdale Fusiliers & Rev Margaret Smith, with Mayor Cllr Janet Emsley 🖤💙💛Cllr Janet Emsley🌹🌈 giving a moving welcome. #LestWeForget #VJDay GM Lieutenancy

Honoured to represent the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Diane Hawkins, at the VJ80 service in Castleton. Organised by Cllr Billy Sheerin with the Mayor, Cllr 🖤💙💛Cllr Janet Emsley🌹🌈 Armed Forces & Sea Cadets. Wreaths laid in remembrance of those who served in the Far East. #VJDay80 #Rochdale GM Lieutenancy

Good luck to everyone getting exam results today! Be proud of your hard work and excited for the opportunities ahead. Well done! 🎉🌟📖 #GCSEs2025 #Education #Rochdale

Great morning at Aspire to Inspire for the King’s Award & Coffee Event with the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Mayor of Rochdale 🖤💙💛Cllr Janet Emsley🌹🌈 and local groups. Inspiring to hear from prospective nominees — applications open 1st Sept! #KAVS #Rochdale GM Lieutenancy

kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-hel…

Lovely service with fellow DL Bex T at St Aidan’s, Rochdale, for the licensing of Rev Anne Gilbert as Area Dean. Led by the Bishop of Middleton & Archdeacon Karen Smeaton,full church, choirs, Mayor 🖤💙💛Cllr Janet Emsley🌹🌈 & guests. An uplifting Sunday finished with tea & cake! 🍰@gmlo

Nominations for The King's Award are now open! If you know of an organisation that deserves recognition for their great voluntary work, do encourage them to take a look. GM Lieutenancy Oldham Council Jim McMahon MP Debbie Abrahams