An Atlantic Bridge, Ely Cathedral
A massed choir of singers from across the United States filled Ely Cathedral on American Independence Day to perform a Celebration of Peace.

Perterborough College

Lancaster Memorial Service, Parson Drove
An emotional day to commemorate the lives of WWII heroes killed in a plane crash 80 years ago ended with a nostalgic fly past.

Citizenship Awards, Alconbury
A great pleasure to present certificates of British Citizenship this afternoon. A lovely setting in the Council Chamber for such an important event, and good to chat before & after the ceremony about life in Cambridgeshire. Thanks to all in the Register team

People & Animals, Wisbech
People & Animals’ mission is to enable all individuals to live healthy, independent lives, enhancing physical, emotional and social well-being to improve peoples’ life chances, and offer opportunities for the wider community to reconnect, become more resilient, with a ripple effect of raised aspirations across generations.

YOPEY Befriendship, Huntingdon
Seven teenagers were presented with certificates and rewards by the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Bharat Khetani. Dr Khetani, a retired GP, said he was “extremely delighted to see youngsters engaged in such a worthwhile activity befriending lonely residents, many with declining cognitive function”.

Bishop's Tea Party, Ely Cathedral

Bravery Award, Wisbech St Mary
It was a privileged to present a bravery award to Patrick of Wisbech St Mary.

Bishops Lunch at the Vicarage, Ely
To mark the retirement of the Bishop of Ely.

Change of Command, RAF Mildenhall
USAF 100th Air Refueling Wing. Colonel Ryan J Garlow replaces Colonel Gene A Jacobus.

Citizenship Awards, Peterborough

Costello Medical, Cambridge
A visit by The Duke of Gloucestshire to acknowledge the achievements of Costello Medical.

Renal Unit, Peterborough City Hospital
I met with Sandra Currie, Chief Execitive of Kidney Research UK to view the expanding facilities of the dialysis unit at the hospital. Interestingly the unit is named after Dr. Mistry - a 3 year senior contemporary of mine at St Mary's Medical School.

Crown Court, Cambridge
It was a privalage to witness the swearing in of new Crime and Family Magistrates. Magistrates and tribunal members take two oaths when they are sworn in. The first is the oath of allegiance to the reigning monarch, and the second the judicial oath; these are collectively referred to as the judicial oath.

HM Prison, Whitemoor
We were privedged to attend the Shakespear play of Hamlet performed by inmates. Also in attendance was Deputy Lieutenant Chris Walkinshaw & past High Sheriff Caroline Bewes DL.