The event was laid on by The Duchess in her role as Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland to recognise the valuable contribution that volunteers and carers make to the local community.
The garden party was staged at The Alnwick Garden and 300 volunteers and carers were invited, along with their partners/guests.
Fittingly, the event took place during National Carers Week, which aims to raise awareness of the UK’s six-million unpaid carers, as well as celebrating the incredible contribution they make.
During the event, and on behalf of the Queen, the Duchess presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to volunteers from Bell View in Belford.
The Queen’s Awards for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK for outstanding work done in their local communities.
45. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Will Goward, Lisa Gordon and Stephen Ramsay from Forward Assist in Dudley near Cramlington. Picture by Jane Coltman
Will Goward, Lisa Gordon and Stephen Ramsay from Forward Assist in Dudley near Cramlington. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
46. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Christine Wardlaw and Jane Quigley from Guidepost Scout Group. Picture by Jane Coltman
Christine Wardlaw and Jane Quigley from Guidepost Scout Group. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
47. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Representatives from Alnwick Christmas Lights, Alnwick Shrovetide Football committee, Alnwick Rugby Club and Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service. Picture by Jane Coltman
Representatives from Alnwick Christmas Lights, Alnwick Shrovetide Football committee, Alnwick Rugby Club and Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
48. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Some of the Alnwick Garden volunteers who assisted at the event. Picture by Jane Coltman
Some of the Alnwick Garden volunteers who assisted at the event. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman