THE HIGH SHERIFF
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by Claire Locke
Highlights of my
year as High Sheriff
I
have enjoyed the most wonderful year
in office as High Sheriff, meeting so
many interesting people from all walks
of life across the Island. We are lucky to
have such a strong sense of community
spirit here, and a thriving voluntary
sector. I would like to thank everyone for
being so welcoming and supportive.
There have been so many special
moments, but here are a few highlights.
The High Sheriffs’ Trust
When I started my year in office, I
pledged to refinance and re-launch the
High Sheriffs’ Trust, a small Island charity
dedicated to community projects. With
the generous support of individuals and
businesses on the Island, we have been
able to do this and in turn support all
sorts of grass roots causes.
Two I am particularly proud of are
establishment of The First Lego League
Club at Christ the King School in
Newport, and the purchase of a hearing
loop at Carisbrooke Castle Museum, as
part of its outreach project.
The High Sheriff’s Awards
This annual event in March is when
awards are presented to children and
young people who have overcome
adversity and gone on to be role models
to others, and in some cases serve their
community.
We had more nominations this year
than ever before so it was hard to choose
the recipients. The 12 Award winners
were truly inspiring in overcoming illness,
disability and family bereavement and
yet remaining cheerful, positive and
caring for others. We all felt humbled
hearing their stories.
Business and Enterprise
I chose this theme for my year as I feel it
is important to encourage young people
to consider a career in business or start
their own enterprise. I spoke at the IOW
College Enterprise Week about what I
had learned from my own experience of
working for myself, and have worked with
the Chamber of Commerce to raise the
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