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THE OFFICE of High Sheriff holds many () often joins the ‘Glam girls’ as we duties and responsibilities; some we learn support each other throughout the year. in the years leading up to taking Office, Another bond exists between the and others we learn while in Office. Many counties of , and are steeped in tradition – the uniform, . Mid and West Fire and entertaining visiting High Court Judges Rescue Service serves all three counties. and ceremonial duties associated with Helena Lewis (Dyfed), David Peate Remembrance services. What has come (Powys) and I were shown around HQ in as a delightful surprise is the camaraderie Carmarthen and learnt of the excellent work among fellow High Sheriffs. Top left: Sally Goldstone at her Declaration of this great team who do so much to keep As High Sheriff of West Glamorgan with Royal British Legion trumpeters us safe. Whenever I see a blue light or hear a I have been welcomed, encouraged and Top right: Dinner hosted by High Sheriffs siren again I will be grateful for the bravery educated by those who have gone before me. of Wales for Justices of the Supreme Court of our emergency services. sitting in , Lady Hale, Lord Reed, Lord My High Sheriff family extends beyond my Thomas, Lord Lloyd-Jones and Lord Sales The role of High Sheriff must remain own county, and perhaps this is in part due to Photo credit: Sally Uphill Photography relevant in this fast-moving, digital 21st the history of the geographical area that was Above: Sally Goldstone, High Sheriff of West century. I post information on my activities Glamorganshire, but is now split into three Glamorgan at her Declaration with (L-R) Col on Facebook and Instagram. Many have shrieval counties – West, Mid and South Tina Donelly CBE TD DL (), commented that they previously had no Dame Claire Clancy DCB DL (Gwent) and Glamorgan – or maybe it’s just a Welsh thing. Dr Isabel Graham () idea what the role entailed. Other counties Friendships have been forged that will, I have evolved in different ways, at different know, endure beyond my year of office. before, and host a reception immediately paces and in different directions. Sharing By far the busiest of the three after the service. our experiences and practices wisely can only Glamorgans is South Glamorgan, whose The three Glamorgans are bonded by enhance the Office of High Sheriff and the nucleus is Cardiff, capital city of Wales. their common link with the South Wales public perception of it. High Court Judges sit in only some of Police Force which has almost the same Halfway through my year in office there the eight counties of Wales, but by far the geographical territory. Isabel Graham is still so much to experience and it will be most visits are to Cardiff where even the (South), Tina Donnelly (Mid) and I over all too soon. I relish every moment Supreme Court sat at the Senydd, the heart attended an open day at police HQ in and hope that I will have made a positive of Welsh government, for a week in July. to mark 50 years since it was contribution as High Sheriff. I will treasure The eight High Sheriffs of Wales hosted a established. Together we have chosen the the memories and the friendships forged long dinner to mark their inaugural visit. The winner of the Shrievalty Cup, presented after the end of my term. service to mark the beginning of the legal to a member of the year alternates between south and north Force who has contributed most and Wales – this year in Cardiff. Again, all the made a positive difference within the local Sally Goldstone Welsh High Sheriffs dine together the night community they serve. Claire Clancy High Sheriff of West Glamorgan 2019-20

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