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.
9. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Amy and Peter Hately from Alnwick Shrovetide Football and Stephen Patterson and Allan and Louise Jones from Alnwick Town juniors. Picture by Jane Coltman
Amy and Peter Hately from Alnwick Shrovetide Football and Stephen Patterson and Allan and Louise Jones from Alnwick Town juniors. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
10. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Karen McDonald and Brian Martin from Northstar in Berwick with deputy lord lieutenant Lord Joicey. Picture by Jane Coltman
Karen McDonald and Brian Martin from Northstar in Berwick with deputy lord lieutenant Lord Joicey. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
11. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Suzanne Brewis and Sarah Robinson from Contact the Elderly in Blyth and Cramlington. Picture by Jane Coltman
Suzanne Brewis and Sarah Robinson from Contact the Elderly in Blyth and Cramlington. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
12. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Sheena Ellaby with Emma Hardman from Northumberland County Council Family Placement Service. Picture by Jane Coltman
Sheena Ellaby with Emma Hardman from Northumberland County Council Family Placement Service. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman