Mark Adlestone OBE DL
@MarkAdlestone
Former High Sheriff of Greater Manchester 2019/20. Intending to build on the connections I made during my Shrieval year in my capacity as a Deputy Lieutenant.
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05-06-2019 12:04:19
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On #HolocaustMemorialDay our Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE DL had the honour of lighting a memorial candle to commemorate the six million Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust. Our thanks to Andy Burnham and the GMCA for holding a thought provoking commemoration.
'It's a universal message that we all need to be aware of - hate has no place in this world'.
Poignant words from our Chair of Trustees Mark Adlestone OBE DL to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2022 #LightTheDarkness
youtu.be/2ea7YAqe7rM
Today I had the privilege of presenting Gareth Mallion with his MBE Altrincham FC He was a Covid hero who worked tirelessly & bravely to help create the Nightingale Covid hospital in Mcr.I presented this on behalf of GM Lieutenancy & I in turn on behalf of HM The Queen #hero
Presentation @TheQueensAwards for Enterprise in regards to Int’l Trade
Here I am pictured with the managers/owners of Barrett Dixon Bell (B2B marketing communications with int’l nutrition brands) and @emsysmaritime (emission monitoring technology for ships) #Congratulations
Very honoured to have been asked to speak tonight at Manchester Cathedral at the launch of the #BlackHistoryMonth .
Here I am Mustard Tree enjoying spending time with Police Officers Warren and Dave on their Street Engagement Hub project which supports & enables the homeless #endinghomelessnesstogether
Delighted to speak at and attend this amazing event. Andy Burnham @cahn_gm GM Lieutenancy #WindrushDay2021 #DiversityandInclusion
To mark The Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th Birthday a tree has been planted in each of the 10 boroughs of GM. I attended the planting at Manor Academy in Sale. A beautiful event. Organised by GM Lieutenancy Trees across GM donated by City of Trees Greater Manchester DofE
Tonight we light a yellow candle in memory of Mozes Embden Van who perished at Sobibor in 1943 aged 79. Yellow Candle #YellowCandle #YomHashoah2021 #LestWeForget
A very poignant morning.
Firstly I attended a very much reduced service at Trafford Town Hall.
Then I laid wreaths at 4 cenotaphs across the Borough.
So sad that there were so few people in attendance at each cenotaph #WeWillRememberThem
Fantastic to meet up with Oldham Mayor Revd Canon Jean Hurlston💙 Peter Davis at new premises being renovated for Oldham Street Angels. Such an exciting project. Thank you to Billy, Michelle and Elaine for their amazing generosity #community #givingback
Today I presented Peter Kurer with his BEM on behalf of GM Lieutenancy.
Peter gained his medal for Holocaust Education. He himself was saved from Nazi Austria during WW2 by the Quakers and he has repaid their kindness by educating people about their amazing & selfless actions
We visited Hatzalah.Salford based ambulance service mainly serving the orthodox Jewish community.
Incredible Response rates within 5 mins & prep work is carried out before NWAS arrives. Dealing 24/7 with over 600 calls per month. 27 dedicated voluntary respondents
#community