The High Sheriff of Herefordshire Pat Churchward has provided us with her activities this week so far.

Pat is extremely busy with her work across the county and we are delighted to have her on board supplying a regular column.

You can find out more by visiting her website -> High Sheriff Herefordshire

“Quite a week – lots of brushing with the arm of the law this week!

Tuesday saw me in a meeting with Mr.John Campion, the  Police and Crime commisioner for West Merciaā€¦

ā€¦followed by a cup of tea with His Honour Judge Mr James Burbidge at Worcester Crown Courtā€¦

Wednesday was a long chat with The West Mercia Rape and Abuse Crisis Centre – here in Hereford. (Sadly, thereā€™s a definite need for this service in the county.)

Thursday was a trip to HMP Longlartin. This is a Category A prison – for very serious, and infamous, offenders. Many of these will serve *real* life sentences. The Governor was most welcoming and it was a privilege to be able to see behind those walls. 

Finishing off today with a meeting with Superintendent Helen Wain here at Hereford Police Stationā€¦ for our two monthly catch up. 

So!! Quite a week. šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«.. and I can assure youā€¦ all these people have the hands VERY FULL!ā€