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High Sheriff

From left, Lucia Bridgeman outgoing High Sheriff, Harry Chrisp Under Sheriff, Jane Farr wife of The High Sheriff, The High Sheriff George Farr, Rev Charlotte Osborn of Ford and Etal, His Honour Judge Paul Sloan KC, the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland Caroline Pryer. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Farmer installed as the new High Sheriff of Northumberland

Kokoro Shotokan Karate Club receives its award.

Blyth and Cramlington-based karate club praised for its valuable service

Lucia Bridgeman and Alexander Armstrong with members of Newborough and Warden Sportsfield Association, who coach children at Newbrough in the re-established cricket club.

TV presenter and High Sheriff present community grants

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High Sheriff of Northumberland, Lucia Bridgeman.

56 community groups receive grants from the High Sheriff of Northumberland

High Sheriff Lucia Bridgeman's traditional uniform, known as court dress, became an internet sensation on election night.

High Sheriff sees funny side of traditional hat going viral online

Lucia Bridgeman.

New High Sheriff looking forward to the 'wonderful opportunity'

High Sheriff Diana Barkes with Jill Mindham-Walker, chairman of Trustees at NDAS.

Sheriff shows her support for Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services

From left, Colonel James Royds, Judge Paul Sloan, Rev Fiona Sample, High Sheriff Diana Barkes, Canon Alan Hughes, Mrs Susan Hughes. Picture courtesy of Alan Hughes.

New High Sheriff of Northumberland installed

Col James Royds, Margaret Shaw and Caroline Pryer. Picture by Verity Johnson.

‘Celebrating the work of our volunteers’

Colonel James Royds meets with Berwick Youth Project manager John Bell. Picture by Canon Alan Hughes.

High Sheriff visits Berwick Youth Project

The new cohort of Berwick Mini Police were installed in their ‘Promise to Serve’ Ceremony at the Guildhall. Picture courtesy of Canon Alan Hughes.

New Mini Police cohort in Berwick

A group of children in Berwick are the latest to become Mini Police in the area.

Andrew Coulson

Those attending will have the opportunity to enjoy a display by the Red Devils parachute team.

Red Devils star attraction at High Sheriff event in Northumberland

The High Sheriff of Northumberland during his visit to Brainbox’s Berwick branch. Picture by Canon Alan Hughes.

A busy day for High Sheriff in Berwick

Standing: former Sheriffs Ian Hay, Andrew Swinburne, Lance Robson, Robbie Dalgleish Judith Eltringham, Martin Warner. Seated: Jim Smith, Canon Alan Hughes, Colonel James Royds, David Wilson. Picture by Karen Swinburne.

Tribute to former Sheriff of Berwick at dinner event

From left, Canon David Glover, Rector of Hexham, The Bishop of Berwick (Rt Revd Mark Wroe), Camilla Royds, Colonel James Royds, Canon Alan Hughes, Susan Hughes, His Honour Judge Paul Sloan. Picture by Verity Johnson.

New High Sheriff of Northumberland is installed

High Sheriff of Northumberland Joanna Riddell recently visited Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLI.

High Sheriff’s praise for Berwick RNLI during visit

High Sheriff of Northumberland, Joanna Riddell, at Seahouses Primary School.

Seahouses Primary School praised for efforts during pandemic

The installation ceremony for the new High Sheriff of Northumberland, taken before social-distancing advice was issued by the Government

New High Sheriff of Northumberland appointed

From left, Rev Canon Alan Hughes, The Lady Joicey, His Honour Judge Paul Sloan, The High Sheriff, Colonel Tom Fairfax, Harry Chrisp. Picture by Susan Hughes.

Ancient county role for Tom

Hadston House

Youth workers praised after community visit

Michael Orde, High Sherif of Northumberland, Liz the Northumbria Samaritan Director, Alasdair and Alan volunteers at the branch.

High Sheriff visits the Samaritans