SEDGLEY PARK ROOM RENAMED IN HIGH SHERIFF’S HONOUR

A room at Sedgley Park has been renamed to recognise the relationship between the High Sheriff and GMP and to honour the work they do.

On Thursday 13 April the room was officially renamed ‘The High Sheriff’s Garden Room’ in a ceremony attended by Chief Constable Stephen Watson.

The room, previously named ‘The Garden Room’, has been adorned with photos of the recent High Sheriff from the past year, along with a selection of older snaps. These will be added to each year to display events that the High Sheriff gets involved with.

The finishing touch is a new plaque for the door.

The room will continue to be used as it currently is but will also be a base that the High Sheriff can use when needed and when it is available.

The High Sheriff at the time, Lorraine Worsley-Carter MBE, accepted the honour just before the end of her tenure.

Lorraine and her husband Bob Carter met with CC Watson, Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods and their PAs, who were involved in the arrangements.

Lorraine said: “What a wonderful moment in history! Just two days before my role as High Sheriff concluded, I was bestowed with the honour of officially opening ‘The High Sheriff’s Garden Room’ in the beautiful Sedgley House in Sedgley Park.

“The room, which is the first of its kind to be presented to the shrievalty of Greater Manchester, is a source of great pride to me, and will be to my predecessors and successors.

“On behalf of us all, thank you GMP.”

DCC Woods said: “This is a great way to honour the relationship between the High Sheriffs over the years and GMP.

“It strengthens our relationship and is a step in the right direction going forward with future High Sheriffs.”

CC Watson, pictured with Lorraine, added: “I was delighted to be able to confer this deserved honour and look forward to seeing the room develop and grow with each new High Sheriff.

“GMP has a special relationship with the High Sheriff’s office, and this cements our bond.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lorraine for her service in the role of High Sheriff and wish her the best for the future.”

Over 150 Bury officers and staff celebrate Eid Ul-Fitr

by Inspector Abs Hussain and Sergeant Kev McGill.

The attendees wished each other ‘Eid Mubarak’ and learned about Eid/ Ramadan and why it is celebrated.

Chief Inspector Ian Partington said: “We were extremely honoured and proud to celebrate Eid with our officers and staff here at Bury.

and one of the most common phrases you will hear people say to one another is ‘Eid Mubarak’. This means ‘blessed Eid’ and is a way of expressing celebration.

Bury Police Station recently celebrated Eid Ul-Fitr following the sighting of the new crescent moon.

This marked the end of Ramadan and the onset of the month of Shawwal, the 10th of the Islamic Hijri calendar.

Between 150 to 200 colleagues attended the celebrations, organised

“It is important to celebrate all our officers and staff’s religious holidays, and I would like to personally thank Insp Abs Hussain and PS Kev McGill for organising this event and providing some light refreshments for all.”

Eid usually lasts for around three days. Many Muslims will wear new clothes and decorate their homes,

Additionally, many Muslims give money to charity, while it is common for mosques and community groups to arrange communal meals for the poor so that they can also share in an Eid feast.

The event was a great opportunity for networking and learning, as well as eating!

Insp Hussain said: “It was great to see so many officers and staff come together from different faiths and celebrate Eid and share the Eid experience.”