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.
21. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Guests representing the County Show. Picture by Jane Coltman
Guests representing the County Show. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
22. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. John Laird and Norma Munro-Scullion from SSAFA in Blyth. Picture by Jane Coltman
John Laird and Norma Munro-Scullion from SSAFA in Blyth. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
23. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Ann Love from HospiceCare North Northumberland in Wooler, David Exley, Deputy Lieutenant John Lovett, Jonathan Cordon from Brainbox and Julie Cordon. Picture by Jane Coltman
Ann Love from HospiceCare North Northumberland in Wooler, David Exley, Deputy Lieutenant John Lovett, Jonathan Cordon from Brainbox and Julie Cordon. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
24. Volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Guests from HispiceCare North Northumberland in Berwick, Andrew Davison OBE, and Tynedale Community Fund. Picture by Jane Coltman
Guests from HospiceCare North Northumberland in Berwick, Andrew Davison OBE, and Tynedale Community Fund. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman