Down Lieutenancy
Dr Richard Flood DL welcomed His Majesty when he arrived at Donard Methodist Church, Newcastle, County Down. The Church is marking its 200th anniversary.
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Dr Richard Flood DL introduced Minister Rev Dr Richard Wright of Donard Methodist Church to HM The King.
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HM The King was handed a special ‘VVIP’ ticket by Vera Edelstein when he visited the Newcastle Community Cinema on 20th May 2026, accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant Peter Conway (right) and Rob Manley, Chairperson of the Newcastle Community Cinema.
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On the King’s arrival in Newcastle, Peter Conway DL introduced Philip Campbell Chair of Newry and Mourne District Council.
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Peter Conway DL introducing Marie Ward CEO of Newry and Mourne Council to HM The King.
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Peter Conway DL introducing Rob Manley, Chairperson of the Newcastle Community Cinema, to HM The King.
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The volunteers at the Annesley Gardens at the Castlewellan Forest Park were very busy repotting flowers in the glass house when the Lord Lieutenant visited on 27th July. The plants, donated by Lidl through the Newcastle Community Fridge project, were being revitalised before being offered to the Castlewellan Show later in the month. It was just as well the volunteers were under cover, as heavy showers hit later. Newry Mourne and Down District Council have recently taken over responsibility for the Forest Park and have put in place a new volunteer scheme to help in the restoration of the walled garden. Clearly popular it has already drawn some 65 volunteers – and they are getting their hands dirty!