Many congratulations to the 26 #WestYorkshire The King's Award 2023-24 nominees, most of which were represented at a celebratory gathering Bowcliffe Hall today. Thank you to Lord Mayor of Leeds 2023-24, Cllr Al Garthwaite & my 4 LL Cadets for attending. Thank you also to our DL assessors for your valuable work.

Many congratulations to Leeds charity Give a Gift on receiving The King's Award today LeedsGolfCentre. Wonderful volunteers providing a range of services to disadvantaged communities in Leeds. Thank you to my DL assessors Sue Baker and Nima Poovaya-Smith.

Many congratulations to Bradford4better on receiving their The King's Award today. An inspiring group of volunteers working tirelessly to make Bradford cleaner, safer and better in every way.

Many congratulations to 51stpellon scouts on receiving their The King's Award this evening. An outstanding scout group serving the Muslim community in Calderdale.

Great to visit Martin House Children's Hospice today and see progress on their £22m transformation scheme

It was a pleasure to host HRH The Duke of Gloucester in #WestYorkshire today. He visited Greenhead College, the Sikh Soldier Statue in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, then Regal Food Products Group Plc and the Coroner’s Court in Bradford.

It was a pleasure to attend the Civic Service of thanksgiving for the year of office of Cllr Gerry Barker as Bradford Lord Mayor Bradford Cathedral

Many congratulations to Project Colt of Elland on receiving their The King's Award today. This wonderful volunteer-led group helps people living with addictions on the road to recovery. Thank you to my DL assessors Steve Duncan and Neil Davidson DL.

As a Patron of St Gemma’s I support this appeal. During this 36 hour period all donations will be doubled.

A wonderful Service this afternoon Bradford Cathedral to mark the 10th Anniversary of Diocese of Leeds with the Archbishop of York Archbishop of York Nick Baines

It was a privilege to present the MBE to Duncan Beaumont at Ravenscliffe High School & Sports College today. He was a longstanding Governor of the school and his MBE is for services to school governance and to children and young people with special educational needs.

It was a privilege to take part in the celebrations for #Vaisakhi and the ceremony of the Bradford Nagar Kirtan at the Ramgarhia Gurdwara with Bradford Lord Mayor and Toby Howarth today.

Very best wishes to all those celebrating #Vaisakhi2024 this weekend across #WestYorkshire and beyond

Wishing a joyous and blessed Eid to all those celebrating across #WestYorkshire and beyond. #EidAlFitr #Eidmubarak2024

A very moving ceremony today at Leeds Civic Hall with Lord Mayor of Leeds 2023-24, Cllr Al Garthwaite and Tony Robinson presenting Awards to the families of organ donors. Yorkshire Organ Donation Services Team St John Ambulance England NHS Blood+Transplant Thank you to all the NHS nurses and County Priory Group members who attended.

A lovely event today to mark the 60th anniversary of the Wright family establishing @Wyedeanweaving in Haworth. The company, which can trace its origins back over 170 years, manufactures military uniforms, braid, insignia, regalia and accoutrement.

Many congratulations to Leeds Caring Hands on receiving their The King's Award today. A wonderful voluntary group providing help and support to older people in the local community. Thank you to Lord Mayor of Leeds 2023-24, Cllr Al Garthwaite for joining us and to my DL assessors Richard Jackson & Gordon Tollefson

Many congratulations to Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery on receiving their The King's Award. Thanks to Mayor of Calderdale for hosting at Halifax Town Hall. Such an interesting tour of the cemetery which the Friends have completely restored and now maintain. Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS)

A wonderful ceremony today at Leeds Crown Court for the swearing in of the new Prof Adeeba Malik CBE DL, Prof Adeeba Malik CBE DL. Wishing her a successful year. Grateful thanks to the outgoing High Sheriff, Zulfi Karim DL Zulfi Karim for his service to #WestYorkshire

Many congratulations to Brighouse & Rastrick Band on receiving their The King's Award at Huddersfield Town Hall. Formed 140 years ago by committed volunteers and remaining in the top league of brass bands ever since. Thank you for a great concert this evening Brighouse & Rastrick