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.
53. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Diane Baynton, Margaret Vickers, Mike Allport and Kathleen Allport from Wooler Camera Club. Picture by Jane Coltman
Diane Baynton, Margaret Vickers, Mike Allport and Kathleen Allport from Wooler Camera Club. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
54. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Deputy Lieutenant Kathryn Tickell with guests from the Northumberland Royal Scottish Dance Society. Picture by Jane Coltman
Deputy Lieutenant Kathryn Tickell with guests from the Northumberland Royal Scottish Dance Society. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
55. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Lesley Rowell and Jean Oliver from Northumberland County Show. Picture by Jane Coltman
Lesley Rowell and Jean Oliver from Northumberland County Show. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
56. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Members of Alnwick and Cramlington Air Cadets. Picture by Jane Coltman
Members of Alnwick and Cramlington Air Cadets. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman