Deputy Lieutenant Greater Manchester Former High Sheriff Greater Manchester. Honorary Consul Belgium Travel Writer. Publicist Countess PR
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An honour and a privilege to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant- and to lay the wreath and take the Parade Salute at the City of Salford's Remembrance Sunday Service at Salford Cenotaph.@GMLO_UK #WeWillRememberThem
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Yesterday the superb Service marking beginning of the Legal Year, sponsored by the High Sheriff of Gtr M/C 2026-7 Mark Lewellin DL @ManCathedral . Delighted to see GMP Mounted Unit officers & my old friends PH Ebeneezer & PH Little Dorrit! @GMLO_UK
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Lovely day at Manchester Registry Office yesterday when 3 of my colleagues & myself respectively, attended 4 Citizenship Ceremonies on behalf of His Majesty the King's Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. Many Congratulations to all recipients. @GMLO_UK
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An honour to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant @GMLO_UK at today's Citizenship Ceremony at Manchester Registry Office. Congratulations to our new British Citizens who received their Citizenship status today. With thanks to today's Registration Team.
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A lovely Civic Sunday @ManCathedral to welcome The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Shaukat Ali. Many of my fellow members of @MCRConsuls including our President Nicoleta Teodorovici joined the huge congregation #HonararyConsulBelgium
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After a day of splendid meetings how lovely to take to the London sunshine with colleagues - Consul General, Consuls of Belgium at Embassy of Belgium in the United Kingdom
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A privilege to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant as Manchester Victoria Station fell silent today @RailwyMission Rev Roberts led us to mark the 9th anniversary of the arena bombing as he read out the names of the 22 lives that were lost @GMLO_UK
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A privilege to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant at not one, but 3 ceremonies at Manchester Registry office yesterday and bring greetings to our new British Citizens their family & friends. Grateful thanks to the Registration Service Team @GMLO_UK
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Busy day on Thursday! A huge thank you to my colleague @WhyNotChange @GMLO_UK for her presentation on the Honours System to my colleagues at @MCRConsuls . Congratulations to @loveartpix as his award winning artwork on display relaunch/rename @xyzbuilding
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Always a privilege to attend the Manchester Citizenship Ceremonies on behalf of His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant Many Congratulations to all our new British Citizens and to their families and friends who came to share in their joy last Thursday. @GMLO_UK
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Delighted to present a book to Worshipful Mayor of Oldham on behalf of General Representation -Wallonia-Brussels- Embassy of Belgium UK. Flemish weavers helped launch the textile industry. By 1871Oldham was the world's most productive cotton-spinning centre.
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Greater Manchester Green Summit 2026 at Co-op Live — a powerful platform driving climate action, collaboration and innovation across the city region.
Share practical solutions supporting Greater Manchester’s ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2038.
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Thank you to Dr Wakkas Khan MBE DL for the invitation to the The City of Manchester Civic Ramadan Iftar 2026 organised by The University of Manchester and Young Interfaith. This year, for the first time ever, hosted in the iconic Whitworth Hall @GMLO_UK
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A great morning in Oldham at Billingtons Breakfast, thank you for the opportunity to talk about the Honours System @GMLO_UK
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A moment in history, as I invited Billingtons owner, Kris Zemlik and the Worshipful Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Eddie Moores to unveil a Blue Plaque in honour of the late Nora Billington MBE @GMLO_UK @MarkLlewellin3 @OldhamCouncil
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You may have never visited a Cathedral & certainly never thought of a Cathedral in terms of a great night out for all the family. The LUMINISCENCE experience at Manchester Cathedral might change your mind! quayslife.com/reviews/lumini…
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A Citizenship Ceremony in Salford this week where I had the privilege to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant . Many congratulations to all our new citizens. With thanks to the Worshipful Ceremonial Mayor of Salford and the Registration Service. @GMLO_UK
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An evening of congeniality at the143rd Annual Dinner of Manchester Consular Association. President, Consul General of Romania greeted members & VIP guests including Ambassador of Romania to UK, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant, Lord Mayor & High Sheriff
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Honoured to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant this morning at Eccles Cenotaph Remembrance ceremony as we came together to remember those who serve and those who have served and give thanks for their bravery and their sacrifice. @GMLO_UK
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This week I visited La Colonne du Congrès Brussels. Each November a flame kindled from the eternal flame of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey, carried by pilgrimage to Belgium. A poignant reminder, remembrance knows no borders @GMLO_UK #HonConBelgium
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Honoured to have represented His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant @GMLO_UK & join the Ceremonial &City Mayor of Salford together with High Sheriff of GM & guests & Veterans and Cadets at the Dedication Service Royal Legion City of Salford Branch @SalfordCathedra
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Wonderful connecting with @GMLO_UK colleague @muzahidukhan at #OldhamBusinessAwards and hearing about his fantastic support for Pink Chai Day 2025
Everyone is welcome to next week’s event in Oldham
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Hajimeshite douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu! First Street Square was a hive of activity for the official opening ceremony of Japan Week 2025 . It was an honour to meet & greet traditional Japanese dancers, pop artists, theatrical, Samurai performers. @GMLO_UK
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Honoured to attend a celebration of Manchester's long history of international cooperation - this joint visit of EU Ambassadors reflected the strong bonds between GM & EU. His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant @GMLO_ also attended as we celebrated the region’s strong ties with Europe.
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Two wonderful evenings, thank you @ItalyInMCR on the occasion of Italy Day - beautiful violin music @rncmlive @Hallé St Peter's. Equally many thanks to @CGROManchester an evening of Romanian culture listening to artists #BucharestNationOpera @BelgiuminUK
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We gathered #ManVictoriaStation for a remembrance service led by @RailwyMission Rev Mike Roberts, joined by Station Manager & @BTP , commemorating with the families & friends of the 22 lives lost in the Manchester bombing 8years ago today. @GMLO_UK
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St George's Day is nearly upon us. I am delighted to have written a piece for the lifestyle website, Quays Life on the enduring legacy of St George in Portugal. quayslife.com/travel/the-end…
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So lovely to spend time with PH Jaggers @GMPHorses my adopted horse during my Shrieval year 2022-23 and also meet newest recruit PH Marvel #topteam #Thankyou
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A pleasure to visit @BillingtonsOL1 Oldham, with my @GMLO_UK colleague @Shobnagulati and chat with owner Kris and events manager Hannah about the 90+yr old building possibly getting into the VE Day 80 spirit with Tip Top Towns.
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Congratulations to @F_A_B_Official 21st Birthday joined by the Worshipful Mayor of Bolton Cllr Morgan JP & Mayoress, together with Bolton councillors, volunteers, staff and supporters. As a trustee I offer my sincere thanks to founder @ElaineEdwards13
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It is always such an honour to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant @GMLO_UK at not one but two Citzenship Ceremonies @StockportMBC . My thanks to the Registration Service and congratulations to all recipients and their family and friends on this very special day.
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An honour to attend two Citzenship Ceremonies @ManCityCouncil on behalf of His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant @GMLO_UK . My thanks to Registrar June and the Registration Team. Many congratulations to all recipients and their proud family & friends.
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A moment of quiet reflection for members of the Registration team @ManCityCouncil before we greeted Manchester residents as they attended for their British Citizenship Ceremony. It was my honour to represent @GMLO_UK @DianeHawkins_LL Congratulations to all
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It is a huge honour to have visited the Embassy of Belgium in Belgravia London to be sworn in as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Belgium in Manchester.
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The Widows Empowerment Trust works hard to support bereaved spouses & individuals & it was my honour & privilege to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant @GMLO_UK at their Christmas party & present certificates of recognition the Trust's volunteers.
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An honour and a privilege today at the 11th hour on the 11th day of November to lay the @GMLO_UK wreath @NetworkRailMAN on behalf of His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. #wewillremeberthem @birdsnestsblog @RailwyMission @BTP
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Honoured to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mrs Diane Hawkins today @GMLO_UK and lay the first wreath at Eccles Cenotaph in the City of Salford.#WeWillRememberThem
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A privilege to represent the Lord Lieutenant @GMLO_UK at two Citizenship Ceremonies at Stockport Town Hall & congratulate our new citizens. A pleasure to meet the Mayor of Stockport Cllr Suzanne Wyatt & Registrars. With thanks to @Thomas_demol photography
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As a proud Pankhurst Trust Ambassador, it was a pleasure to join with so many visitors @PankhurstCentre yesterday as we celebrated the birth of Emmeline Pankhurst, born on 15th July 1858.
Thank you for all the wonderful birthday cakes too!
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Happy Birthday @BBCClubLondon & #BBCClubSalford
The BBC Club London began 100 years ago, we followed in the North sometime later. Manager Lizzie Digham has put her heart & soul into BBC Club North
& later #BBCClubSalford Proud to stand with her tonight.
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What a wonderful story of rebirth for an abandoned building 7 miles outside of Manchester city centre @HopwoodXIV
youtu.be/WEurdPZqzh4?si=iKpH…
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Last evening I was deeply honoured to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant, Mrs. Diane Hawkins and stand by the side @RailwayMission Rev Mike Roberts as he held a memorial service at 10.31pm marking the 7th anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing
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A honour to represent His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant @DianeHawkinsDL at #CivicSunday led by The Right Worshipful, The Ceremonial Mayor of the City of Salford Cllr Tanya Birch, her Consort & Mayoress to @audaciouschurch @MaryLizWalker1 @sueguides @GMLO_UK
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Southampton did us proud as did the first female Cunard Captain - Captain Inger Thorhauge as Queen Anne began her maiden voyage.@cunardline
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Thank you @ElaineEdwards13 @F_A_B_Official for such an early start for you and your daughter travelling from Dorset to attend the meeting @BillingtonsOL1 to discuss ways of supporting family and baby community activities with #Billingtonseventsmanager
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Lovely afternoon with members of Monton Methodist Church talking about the work of @GMLO_UK within the County.
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Early morning chat with the fabulous @OldhamCR team @BillingtonsOL1 Business Breakfast @ianbakersson
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Thank you @Mark_Logan_MP it's not everyday @ElaineEdwards13 and I get name checked in @UKParliament Thank you for your support of @F_A_B_Official #Patron #Bolton
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Sending my apologies for the #businessbreakfast @BillingtonsOL1 tomorrow @ianbakersson . Yes, I am working. Yes, I am in Lisbon, and yes, I will be attending the April event!
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Delighted to attend the 2024 Launch #OldhamBusinessAwards #OBA @BillingtonsOL1 , Many Congratulations #krisZemlik owner of @BillingtonsOL1 as last year's winner of the Special Recognition Award
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My thanks on behalf of @QuaysLife to #FourAgencyWorldwide #DeparturePR for a fascinating insight into #northernterritoryaustralia #victoriaAustralia @Cloud23Bar
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Delighted to join founder of @F_A_B_Official @ElaineEdwards13 as she and staff and volunteers welcomed @Mark_Logan_MP as Patron of the charity.#Bolton #Trustee #volunteering
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It's not often you have the opportunity to see double! Here is my client and lovely friend Krzysztof Zemlik not once but twice as he rehearses for @KershawsHospice strictly comp in March. #proud @BillingtonsOL1
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An absolute honour to attend the Third Sunday of Advent @ManCathedral and finally meet my dear pen friend Canon Marcia as she retires after many years of loving service to the Chapter , congregation and community.
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Delighted to attend not one but two Citizenship Ceremonies #StockportTownhall on behalf of His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant @DianeHawkinsDL . My thanks to #MayorStockport Cllr Greenhalgh #StockportRegistryOffice. Congratulations to all our new citizens
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It's always a worry when a friend tells you they are featured in a calendar. Happily I need not be concerned. I am sure you will brighten March 2024 when you are smiling at me daily @birdsnestsblog . Thank you @RailwyMission for some lovely photos as ever!
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What a Saturday! Amidst the bustling @PiccadillyMCR there were @burycommchoir @fiddlestix1 bringing in Christmas cheer to all thanks to wonderful @birdsnestsblog @RailwyMission I was delighted to help accept a cheque for the choir from @TPExpressTrains
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What a Saturday! Amidst the bustling @PiccadillyMCR there were @burycommchoir @fiddlestix1 bringing in Christmas cheer to all thanks to wonderful @birdsnestsblog @RailwyMission I was delighted to help accept a cheque for the choir from @TPExpressTrains
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Lovey day at @MediaCityUK @BBCClubLondon celebrating Salford Day . Thank you for the invitation for us to represent @F_A_B_Official and thank you for all the support and interest in the charity. Thanks also @BBCRadioManc
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Christmas came early #Hopwoodhall when @HopwoodXIV presented recognition certificates to some of his first volunteers who joined him 8years ago on his journey to renovate his ancestral home. My fellow @GMLO_UK colleague Anne Sykes DL & I were in attendance.
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Delighted to attend @NspccNw Fundraising Art Exbition 'Peace in The City' at #ThreeLittleWord gin bar #Manchester. Congratulations to the artist @loveartpix whose artwork sold in minutes of the doors opening!
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My honour to lay the first wreath today on behalf of @GMLO_UK & be silent as the city was silent for two minutes remembering those who made our tomorrows. My thanks to @birdsnestsblog for a beautiful ceremony.@BTPGtrMcr @BTPDogs @TPEassist @northernassist
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Honour and a privilege to lay the first wreath today @NetworkRailMAN on behalf of @GMLO_UK following prayers by @birdsnestsblog who officiated at the Remembrance Ceremony . Thank you to @BTPGtrMcr and all the railway family #WeWillRememberThem
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Thank you for the invitation to take part in Year 11 Mock Interviews. Congratulations to all for your hard work @StAnnesAcademy on behalf of @BillingtonsOL1
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Oh! What a night! It's back to work as for Krzysztof Zemlik owner of @BillingtonsOL1 after applause raised the roof @QueenElizabethHall as he was presented with the prestigious accolade of #SpecialRecogntionAward
So good to see Krys from @BillingtonsOL1 win the special recognition award - so well deserved @OldhamBA #OldhamBusinessAwards
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When I attended Hopwood Hall Estate last month I had no idea of the sheer amount of people power that had been exerted to make the open day a reality! Congratulations @HopwoodXIV and your merry band of volunteers! youtu.be/jWE8pcVBylI?si=eTQM…
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