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HM Lord-Lieutenant Helen Nellis

Colour, costumes and camaraderie as Queen’s Park Parade celebrates the Platinum Jubilee

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The Queen appoints new Lord-Lieutenant for Bedfordshire

HM The Queen has appointed a new Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Bedfordshire who will take up the position when Helen Nellis retires. Susan Lousada DL will formally become Her Majesty's...
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Bedford Disabled Horse Riding Association celebrate belated 60th anniversary

Bedford Disabled Horse Riding Association (BDHRA) cracked open the champagne for a belated 60th Anniversary on Saturday 7 May. The efforts of volunteers Helen Dunster and Brenda Woodham...
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Wells & Co plant a tree for each of their 200 pubs to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

Bedford pub company, Wells & Co. has contributed 200 trees to the Queen's Green Canopy initiative, one for each of their pubs. The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a project to get...
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Queen’s New Year’s Honours list recognises five Bedford heroes

Five people who live and work in Bedford Borough have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours. The New Year Honours List rewards the achievements and service of extraordinary people...
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All Fire Service personnel who received their 20/25 year Long Service award, alongside Cllr John Chatterley, LLT Helen Nellis and Chief Fire Officer Andrew Hopkinson

Bedfordshire firefighters rewarded for long service

16 Bedfordshire firefighters have been recognised for their long service at an awards ceremony this week (Tuesday). The 20 and 25 year Long Service and Good Conduct Awards were...
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HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets appointed and ready for service

In a ceremony at Bedford Modern School this week, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, appointed her cadets for 2021/2022. The role of Lord-Lieutenant’s cadets...
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Armed Forces Day marked with flag-raising ceremonies across Bedfordshire

The flag of the armed forces will be flying from Borough Hall in Bedford this week in support of Armed Forces Day on 26 June. To acknowledge the contribution made by those who serve...
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Bedford COVID-19 heroes recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours list

Two people who have "gone the extra mile" to support the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bedford, have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours. Debbie Buck, a lead...
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Lord-Lieutenant brings a virtual message of Hope to the people of Bedfordshire this Christmas

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis has not let the coronavirus pandemic stand in the way of her Christmas message of support to bring the county's communities together...
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