27 January 2021
Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ, Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol, joined forces with The Queen’s Remembrancer Barbara Fontaine, Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Suzy Dymond-White Governor of HMP Eastwood Park in a webinar for High Sheriffs in Nomination. Annually, Her Majesty appoints a High Sheriff in each ceremonial county. This appointment focusing on law and order and, behind the Lord-Lieutenant, is the second most senior dignitary in the county. The webinar, attended by more than 80 participants provided vital information and a forum for discussion for those in Nomination. Topics included the relationship between the origins of the role of High Sheriff and its links to the Crown and the links between the High Sheriff and the judiciary. Peaches set out the role of the Lord-Lieutenant and its relationship with the High Sherif. She also spoke of some of the activities that High Sheriffs might be involved with in their respective county. ‘As a former High Sheriff, I understand the opportunities the year may hold for those in nomination and how each High Sheriff can make a difference in their county regardless of restrictions imposed by the Covid19 lockdown,’ said Peaches.