Through her voluntary work as President of Perthshire Open Studios, Glenys Andrews has been recognised with a British Empire Medal for her commitment to the Arts in Perth and Kinross. As a former Director of Education, Glenys has always believed in the power of the arts to enable personal expression, and attain a sense of achievement. She […]
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The Elizabeth Cross is a form of recognition given to the recognised next of kin of members of the British Armed Forces killed in action or as a result of a terrorist attack after the Second World War. It bears the name of the late British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Stephen Leckie, was honoured to present The Elizabeth Cross to
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Deputy Lieutenant Alex Cairncross received a warm welcome from staff and pupils at Oakbank Primary School when she attended the P7 Leavers Ceremony. Alex presented 58 children with Junior Forester Awards, an educational programme which is part of The Queen’s Green Canopy. Each pupil received a commemorative Platinum Jubilee coin.
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Congratulations to Mrs Glenys Andrews for being awarded a BEM in the Birthday Honours List for her work with Open Studios.
Last Wednesday, a number of residents from Perth and Kinross were invited to attend the Royal Garden Party at Holyrood Palace. Although The Queen was in residence, she did not attend. This year the Garden Party was hosted by Prince Charles – The Duke of Rothesay, as he is known when he visits Scotland, The
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Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Stephen Leckie, was delighted to attend Perth Academy for the investiture of David Dykes, who was made an MBE for his services to the school and Perth community, in last year’s birthday honours. Current pupils and staff welcomed Mr Dykes back to the school for his investiture ceremony. The Lord-Lieutenant
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Honours are awarded to people twice a year, on the Queen’s birthday and at New Year. If you’d like to find out more about more honours system and how to nominate someone for an award you may wish to join a workshop and the Inaugural Honours Festival taking place across the UK this week. Full
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Royal representative, Lord Hodge, visited Crieff Hydro Hotel, where he met with representatives from a number of Perthshire organisations. Lord Hodge, the Lord High Commissioner who grew up in Perthshire and had some fond memories of his time spent at Crieff Hydro during family breaks, was welcomed by Stephen Leckie, Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.
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Starting with a Parade at 12 noon on Tay Street Bring on the first Perthshire Mela! A glorious celebration of world music, dance and culture, kicks off with a a colourful parade down Tay Street and culminates in a day of big, bright and beautiful activities on the North Inch. – Music Stage – Dancers –
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