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If you need a reason to smile today… press play. 😊

This little video captures a very special afternoon at Windsor Castle, where Berkshire`s cadets weren`t the guard of honour… they were the VIPs.

Watching them laugh, make new friends and simply enjoy being celebrated was a real privilege.

A huge thank you to the incredible adult volunteers who make opportunities like this possible.

I hope it brings a smile to your face too. ❤️

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If you need a reason to smile today… press play. 😊

This little video captures a very special afternoon at Windsor Castle, where Berkshire`s cadets weren`t the guard of honour… they were the VIPs.

Watching them laugh, make new friends and simply enjoy being celebrated was a real privilege.

A huge thank you to the incredible adult volunteers who make opportunities like this possible.

I hope it brings a smile to your face too. ❤️ …

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On Saturday evening at 9.30pm, I had the privilege of joining the Reading Street Pastors as they began their Saturday night patrol.

There were eight volunteers heading out into Reading town centre, quietly giving up their own Saturday evening to look after complete strangers. Before meeting them, I think I probably held the same perception as many others; that Street Pastors were simply about handing out flip-flops and lollipops. I couldn`t have been more wrong.

What I witnessed was an extraordinary service to our community.

They are often the calm voice in a moment of crisis, supporting someone who may be vulnerable, frightened, injured or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. They provide reassurance, practical help, a safe space, and when needed become the vital link to the ambulance service, police or other emergency support.

One statistic stopped me in my tracks: around 97% of the people they support who may otherwise have needed A&E don`t end up going. Think about that for a moment. The value they provide to our town, our emergency services and, most importantly, to the people they help is immense, running into hundreds of thousands of pounds each year, but far more importantly measured in kindness, compassion and lives quietly changed.

As High Sheriff, I am continually inspired by the remarkable people who make Berkshire such a special place, and the Reading Street Pastors are certainly among them. I left the evening feeling humbled, grateful and determined to champion their work wherever I can.

A special thank you to Sally and every one of the Reading Street Pastors for your dedication, kindness and unwavering commitment to our community. You make Reading a safer, kinder place, often without anyone ever knowing your name.

And one final story that perfectly sums up Berkshire. Before meeting the team, I stopped at our local M&S to buy sandwiches, drinks and treats for the eight volunteers. When the manager asked what they were for and I explained, he immediately disappeared and returned with pastries and buckets of mini cakes for the team.

No fuss. No fanfare. Just one act of kindness inspiring another.

That, to me, is what community looks

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On Saturday evening at 9.30pm, I had the privilege of joining the Reading Street Pastors as they began their Saturday night patrol.

There were eight volunteers heading out into Reading town centre, quietly giving up their own Saturday evening to look after complete strangers. Before meeting them, I think I probably held the same perception as many others; that Street Pastors were simply about handing out flip-flops and lollipops. I couldn`t have been more wrong.

What I witnessed was an extraordinary service to our community.

They are often the calm voice in a moment of crisis, supporting someone who may be vulnerable, frightened, injured or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. They provide reassurance, practical help, a safe space, and when needed become the vital link to the ambulance service, police or other emergency support.

One statistic stopped me in my tracks: around 97% of the people they support who may otherwise have needed A&E don`t end up going. Think about that for a moment. The value they provide to our town, our emergency services and, most importantly, to the people they help is immense, running into hundreds of thousands of pounds each year, but far more importantly measured in kindness, compassion and lives quietly changed.

As High Sheriff, I am continually inspired by the remarkable people who make Berkshire such a special place, and the Reading Street Pastors are certainly among them. I left the evening feeling humbled, grateful and determined to champion their work wherever I can.

A special thank you to Sally and every one of the Reading Street Pastors for your dedication, kindness and unwavering commitment to our community. You make Reading a safer, kinder place, often without anyone ever knowing your name.

And one final story that perfectly sums up Berkshire. Before meeting the team, I stopped at our local M&S to buy sandwiches, drinks and treats for the eight volunteers. When the manager asked what they were for and I explained, he immediately disappeared and returned with pastries and buckets of mini cakes for the team.

No fuss. No fanfare. Just one act of kindness inspiring another.

That, to me, is what community looks …

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It was a real pleasure to be invited by Sangeet Dhillon to the reopening of the beautifully refurbished without SHAPE without FORM gallery in Slough on Friday.

As High Sheriff, one of the greatest privileges of the role is discovering the remarkable people and organisations quietly making a difference across Berkshire. This was one of those occasions.

The Unstruck Melody exhibition is both inspiring and thought-provoking, exploring the Sikh principles of Simran (reflection), Seva (selfless service) and Sangat (community). These values resonate far beyond the gallery walls and remind us of the importance of kindness, connection and creating spaces where people can pause, reflect and belong.

Thank you, Sangeet, for your warm welcome. I look forward to following the gallery`s journey and seeing the positive impact it continues to have within our community.

#HighSheriff #RoyalCountyOfBerkshire #Slough #Community #Art #Connection #WithoutShapeWithoutForm

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It was a real pleasure to be invited by Sangeet Dhillon to the reopening of the beautifully refurbished without SHAPE without FORM gallery in Slough on Friday.

As High Sheriff, one of the greatest privileges of the role is discovering the remarkable people and organisations quietly making a difference across Berkshire. This was one of those occasions.

The Unstruck Melody exhibition is both inspiring and thought-provoking, exploring the Sikh principles of Simran (reflection), Seva (selfless service) and Sangat (community). These values resonate far beyond the gallery walls and remind us of the importance of kindness, connection and creating spaces where people can pause, reflect and belong.

Thank you, Sangeet, for your warm welcome. I look forward to following the gallery`s journey and seeing the positive impact it continues to have within our community.

#HighSheriff #RoyalCountyOfBerkshire #Slough #Community #Art #Connection #WithoutShapeWithoutForm …

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It was my absolute privilege to host my High Sheriff Summer Reception yesterday, and my VIP guests were perhaps not who many would have expected.

Over 50 cadets and their dedicated Adult Volunteers from across the Royal County of Berkshire joined us for an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and connection. Police, Fire, Navy, Army and RAF.

Over the years, I have seen first-hand the extraordinary impact that being a cadet has on young people. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, teamwork and a sense of service that gives them a real head start in life, whether that is in further education, employment or simply becoming active citizens in their communities.

But there is something else they do that I have had the privilege to witness over many years.

Time and again, they arrive with polished shoes, immaculate uniforms, and impeccable professionalism to support our civic occasions, remembrance services, charity events and red-carpet functions. They stand proudly as our guards of honour, often helping to make others feel special.

Yesterday, I wanted to turn that around.

I wanted them to be the special guests. I wanted them to receive the red-carpet treatment as a small thank you from the adults they so often support. Our young people are our greatest asset for the future, and it felt only right that, for one afternoon, the spotlight belonged entirely to them.

My sincere thanks to every cadet, Adult Volunteer, unit, supporter and guest who helped make the afternoon so memorable. I look forward to working with you all throughout my High Sheriff year as we continue to champion and celebrate the remarkable young people of Berkshire.

#HighSheriff #RoyalCountyOfBerkshire #Cadets #YouthLeadership #Community Volunteer FutureLeaders ConnectingSociety

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It was my absolute privilege to host my High Sheriff Summer Reception yesterday, and my VIP guests were perhaps not who many would have expected.

Over 50 cadets and their dedicated Adult Volunteers from across the Royal County of Berkshire joined us for an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and connection. Police, Fire, Navy, Army and RAF.

Over the years, I have seen first-hand the extraordinary impact that being a cadet has on young people. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, teamwork and a sense of service that gives them a real head start in life, whether that is in further education, employment or simply becoming active citizens in their communities.

But there is something else they do that I have had the privilege to witness over many years.

Time and again, they arrive with polished shoes, immaculate uniforms, and impeccable professionalism to support our civic occasions, remembrance services, charity events and red-carpet functions. They stand proudly as our guards of honour, often helping to make others feel special.

Yesterday, I wanted to turn that around.

I wanted them to be the special guests. I wanted them to receive the red-carpet treatment as a small thank you from the adults they so often support. Our young people are our greatest asset for the future, and it felt only right that, for one afternoon, the spotlight belonged entirely to them.

My sincere thanks to every cadet, Adult Volunteer, unit, supporter and guest who helped make the afternoon so memorable. I look forward to working with you all throughout my High Sheriff year as we continue to champion and celebrate the remarkable young people of Berkshire.

#HighSheriff #RoyalCountyOfBerkshire #Cadets #YouthLeadership #Community Volunteer FutureLeaders ConnectingSociety …

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