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County News
2010/2011
On Saturday 5th March 2011 Dennis Mendoros OBE, DL, FRAeS, the High Sheriff of Lancashire, and Mrs Mendoros hosted a formal dinner party with over 100 guests to recognise the work of the former High Sheriffs of Lancashire. During this event, the High Sheriff proposed a toast for H M Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, The Rt Hon the Lord Shuttleworth KCVO, for his magnificent contribution to Lancashire as Lord-Lieutenant and nationally as Chairman of the Duchy of Lancaster Council and of the Lord-Lieutenant's Association has been recognised by Her Majesty with the Award of Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, KCVO. The High Sheriff also paid tribute to Lady Shuttleworth, for her support given to the Lord-Lieutenant, and also for her own tremendous contribution to the life of our County.
The Chief Constable, Steve Finnigan and other stakeholders of Lancashire also supported this event.
The dinner commenced with a champagne reception at 7:00pm and included charitable donations to the Ribble Valley & White Rose Ladies who are raising funds for much needed research into childhood cancers. The High Sheriff’s Police Cadets and Chaplain supported the High Sheriff during the evening.
From L to R: Daniel Finglas, Mehmoona Zaffar (HS Police Cadets) with the High Sheriff.
From L to R: Dennis Mendoros (The High Sheriff), Rodney Swarbrick (Vice Lord-Lieutenant), Diana Swarbrick, Karen Mendoros, Lady Shuttleworth and Lord Shuttleworth the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire.
 Black Tie Dinner
On Saturday 12th June 2010 Dennis Mendoros Esq, OBE, DL, FRAeS, the High Sheriff of Lancashire, and Mrs Mendoros hosted a formal dinner party with over 100 guests to recognise the Mayors and Mayoresses significant work and that of the past High Sheriffs of Lancashire.
The Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth; the Chief Constable, Steve Finnigan; the Chief Fire Officer, Peter Holland also attended as special guests with their wives.
The dinner commenced with a champagne reception at 7:30pm where all the Mayors / Mayoresses of Lancashire and most the past High Sheriffs met the remaining guests. After the dinner the guests were entertained by the “Undercover” band and Ashleigh Wood (a local young lady who just secured her first recording contract).
The aim of the dinner was to bring together the civic leadership of Lancashire and the key citizens who are committed in supporting voluntary and community activities across the county.
Shield Hanging Ceremony
Mr Dennis Mendoros Esq, OBE, DL, FRAeS, the High Sheriff of Lancashire, presented his Shield to Mr Gordon Johnson DL, the Constable of Lancaster Castle, prior to hanging it in the Shire Hall - alongside the Shields of previous High Sheriffs.
This colourful event, complete with fanfare of trumpets and a stunning array of costumes, dates back several hundred years.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth; the Deputy Norroy and Ulster King of Arms, Dr John Robinson; the Chief Executive and Clerk of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster, Mr Paul Clarke were in attendance during the Shield Hanging Ceremony.
The ceremony involved the High Sheriff, together with the Under Sheriff, Mr Max Winterbottom JP, DL; the High Sheriff’s Chaplain, Rev Priestly Brook and Judges attending a Thanksgiving Church Service in Lancaster Priory before making their way to the Castle, where, in the great Shire Hall, the High Sheriff stepped forward with his Shield and presented it to the Constable prior to it being placed on the wall of the Shire Hall.
Mr D G Mendoros and his successors were also awarded a family Coat of Arms as illustrated below:
The Shire Hall contains a fascinating collection of Shields dating back over 400 years which has been re-arranged and restored by Lancashire County Council. Each High Sheriff’s Shield has an individual Coat of Arms portraying significant characteristics of his/her profession or interests.
Declaration Ceremony
 The new High Sheriff of Lancashire
made his Declaration on Tuesday 20 April 2010, at County Hall in Preston. The appointment of High Sheriff is made by Her Majesty The Queen, in her right as Duke of Lancaster. Mr Mendoros said:
“I am grateful and delighted to receive this honour at being appointed the High Sheriff of Lancashire. This is an ancient and secular Office which has existed under the Crown continuously for over one thousand years. For over twenty years I have actively supported many initiatives and I believe that my High Sheriff’s duties will act as a catalyst for bringing together people of different backgrounds, ages and cultures. I am committed to continuing the excellent work of my predecessors and looking forward enormously to a constructive, fruitful and successful term in office.”
During the Declaration Ceremony on 20th April, The Queen’s Commission was read in the presence of two Commissioners. The High Sheriff then made a declaration to “serve The Queen’s Writs and execute the good laws and statutes of the Realm”.
The Commissioners confirmed that the declaration had been correctly delivered and the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire then handed over the Sheriff’s Patent, which is his authority to act throughout his year in office.
The High Sheriff’s main duty is to “protect and assist in upholding the dignity and well being of Her Majesty’s Judges and to represent The Queen’s executive powers in respect of the administration of justice in the county.” Through the Under Sheriff, the High Sheriff is also responsible for the execution of High Court Writs.
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