 Princess Anne was warmly welcomed to Rutland (Monday 5 June) as she completed four engagements, including three official openings, around the county.The sun was shining for the royal trip that included visits to the Rutland Care Village, Jules Youth Centre, Oakham Veterinary Hospital and Ashwell Prison. HRH arrived by plane into RAF Cottesmore shortly after 11.30am. She was received by Dr. Laurence Howard (Lord Lieutenant of Rutland) and Keith Franklin (Chief Executive of Rutland County Council). On arrival at the Rutland Care Village, Her Royal Highness was greeted by The High Sheriff of Rutland (Mrs. Miranda Hall), the Chairman of Rutland County Council (Mr. Vijay Dighe), the Mayor of Oakham (Councillor Hector Wolley) and the Chairman of Prime Life (Peter Van Herrewege). During the visit, HRH was shown around the new development meeting residents, staff and those involved in the creation of the partnership (to build the new care home) between Rutland County Council and Prime Life. Once at Jules One Stop, HRH met with representatives from Rutland County Council, Connexions Lincolnshire and Rutland, The Welland Partnership and the Welland Sub-Regional Strategic Partnership. Her Royal Highness also spent time with Mrs. Jill Weight who was the founder of the original Jules, which she established in memory of her daughter who died at an early age. Her Royal Highness arrived at Oakham Veterinary Hospital where the Lord-Lieutenant presented Mr William Bevin (Partner, Oakham Veterinary Hospital). During this part of the visit, Her Royal Highness met members of staff and viewed the operating theatres and dental room. The final leg of the trip was Ashwell Prison and HRH met the Governor (Mr. Chris Di Paolo), The Deputy Governor (Miss Deborah McGivern and The Principal Officer (Mr. Nigel Layton). HRH then met with those involved (organisers and prisoners) in the Community Projects Team, before visiting the Potatopak Production Workshop. This gave the HRH an opportunity to meet prisoners engaged in the production of biodegradable packaging from potatoes. | ||
| Author: Rutland County Council enquiries@rutland.gov.uk 01572 722 577 | Display start: Tuesday 6 June 2006 | |