Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty feed

Lord Lieutenant presents 100th birthday card from HM The Queen

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:20:11 +0000

Jessie was joined by family, friends and fellow residents at the Ballifeary House residential home in Inverness, where she has stayed happily for the past year and a half.

The full article is on the Ross-Shire Journal website at http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/7186/Party_time_as_Jessie_turns_100.html

Honours paid to Ross veterans

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:15:32 +0000

Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty, Skye and Lochalsh, Janet Bowen presented the badges to those who had served in the armed forces from all over the county at the Council Buildings in Dingwall.

In a brief introduction before talking individually to each veteran Mrs Bowen paid tribute to the service given to their country and thanked them on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen.

Some of the recipients had served in WWII, while others had served in more recent times.

The full article is in the Ross-Shire Jornal at http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/7039/Awards_honour_paid_to_Ross_veterans.html

Armed Forces Day

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:21:30 +0000

Last Saturday was the first ever Armed Forces Day which was preceded by a week-long celebration of the men and women who are, and have, served in our armed forces.

Article By Dave Thompson MSP

I was privileged to be asked to take part in the parade in Dingwall which marched from the Royal British Legion along the High Street to the War Memorial and back.

The parade was very well attended with all ages from very young cadets to proud veterans taking part. At the end of the parade Lord Lieutenant, Janet Bowen presented around 50 Veterans Badges to men and women from Ross-shire who served in the forces.

The Armed Forces Day is to be an annual event and I hope it will grow as the years go on as it is extremely important to mark the service given to our country by our dedicated forces personnel, who make many sacrifices on our behalf.

Full article at the Ross-Shire Journal

Dingwall volunteer honoured

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:15:00 +0000

A DEDICATED Dingwall volunteer who has helped thousands of people overcome their troubles through her 26-year service with the Citizens' Advice Bureau has been awarded the MBE.

Joan Healey was presented with her MBE by Janet Bowen, Lord Lieutenant of Ross, Cromarty and Skye.

The MBE recognises her long service with the Citizens' Advice Bureau which started 26 years ago in Caithness.

Mrs Healey, who lives in Bayne Drive, Dingwall, currently volunteers at the Dingwall office where during her time as a general adviser she has helped thousands of people.

Her casework and dedication is described as being unparalleled and she takes various changes and demands within the service in her stride.

Full story in the Ross-Shire Journal

(Photo courtesy of the Ross-Shire Journal)

Prince Charles visits Strathpeffer

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:47:58 +0000

The visit on 4 June by His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay was a splendid day, greatly enjoyed by everyone who met them, or simply saw them, including the many people standing outside. Strathpeffer Primary School turned out in force!

Photos of the visit are on the website here.