Very honoured to be represented across #Bedfordshire at around 25 #RemembranceSunday services today. Thanks to my Deputy Lieutenants who have laid wreaths on my behalf to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces personnel & their families #WeWillRememberThem

A beautiful afternoon with the truly amazing volunteers of Safer Luton Partnership as I awarded them the Queens Award for Voluntary Service on behalf of HM The Queen. @TheSLP1 are making a difference to thousands of people each day. Thank you #volunteers @QueensAwardVS

Wishing HRH The Duke of Cambridge a very happy 40th birthday. We have very fond memories of welcoming The Duke & Duchess to Bedfordshire and hope to see them again soon @KensingtonRoyal

Beautiful visit to St John's Hospice Moggerhanger this morning to say sincere thanks to the dedicated staff and volunteers who give us caring support when we need it most #ThankYou @SueRyderStJohns

An important occasion at @StAlbansCath today as we recognise the beautiful gift of #organdonation with @stjohnambulance and the #NHS. It will be a privilege to meet with families and hear their stories @NHSOrganDonor

An absolute joy to be at the Forest of Marston Vale on #InternationalDayofForests and seeing the staff #WearItGreen. We had a super meeting with my team of Deputy Lieutenants followed by a Bedfordshire Lieutenancy Tree Planting ceremony to celebrate the @QGCanopy @forest_centre

Looking forward to presenting British Empire Medals this afternoon to those recognised in the New Years Honours, and celebrating with those honoured with CBEs, OBEs & MBEs. We have so many wonderful people in Bedfordshire giving their time freely to improve the lives of others

Thank you to the generous & compassionate people of Bedfordshire who are finding so many ways to support those who are suffering in Ukraine. Let peace fill our hearts & our world. Let us dream together, pray together & work together, to build one world of peace & justice for all

Giving thanks today for the long, dedicated and successful reign of HM The Queen. Admired across the world and treasured for her service #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee #accessionday #QueenElizabeth

Today is #BrewMonday and its a good opportunity to check in on your family & friends. Have a cup of tea and a chat, let them know you are there for them as they may be feeling lonely and need support. @LutonSamaritans @BedfordSams

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" - Albert Camus

A huge thank you so much to all our NHS/CCG staff, Bedfordshire Hospitals staff, Emergency Services staff and ALL Key Workers for being so flexible and committed during this continued challenging time and for always doing their best for us #ThankYou

Well done to our colleagues @BLMK_CCG for their efforts in delivering their highest number of vaccinations to date in BLMK, delivering a staggering 13,672 boosters in one day. A total of 91,650 boosters given in the week 13 to 20 December - amazing! #GetBoostedNow #BoosterJab

#MondayMotivation - day 20 of my #December2021 shout out goes to @AzaleaLuton @SMART_CJS & @FarleyBigLocal. I am so proud of the way you have stepped up to help some of the most vulnerable people as we continue to fight #COVID19. Keep up the good work, you're AMAZING! #ThankYou

Day 14 of my #December2021 thank yous goes to colleagues at @HealthwatchBB @hwluton @Healthwatch_cb, our wonderful champions for Health & Social Care in #Bedfordshire serving our communities with vital advice & information. All doing a sterling job – you are AMAZING! #ThankYou