Sarah tells of pride in High Sheriff role
ANEW High Sheriff Of Cheshire has been sworn in. Sarah Callander Beckett has taken over the voluntary position for the next 12 months.
She was sworn in at Combermere Abbey, which she owns, and replaces Kathy Cowell OBE as the county’s High Sheriff.
Mrs Beckett will be focusing on rural issues during her time in office – both negative and positive.
These will include rural isolation and mental health issues as well as celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of enterprise and the contribution of rural areas to tourism.
Following her appointment, she said: “It is a huge honour to have been asked to hold such a privileged position as the High Sheriff Of Cheshire and I accept with pride and commitment.
“I look forward to serving the communities of Cheshire in line with a custom and tradition of over 1,000 years”.
The High Sheriff is appointed by Her Majesty The Queen to represent her in Cheshire in matters relating to law and order.
Mrs Beckett will be working with and supporting police, judges, magistrates, coroners, the prison, probation services, emergency services, all branches of the Armed Forces, local authorities and all recognised church and faith groups.
As well as attending events at locations throughout Cheshire, the new High Sheriff Of Cheshire will also be holding events at her home.
Recently winning a Hudson’s Heritage Award, Combermere Abbey, is one of Cheshire’s and the UK’s most significant estates and top heritage sites.
Dating back to 1133 it was once inhabited by Cistercian monks, and developed following the dissolution into a Gothic mansion built in 1820.
Today it is home to the High Sheriff Of Cheshire and her family, as well as playing host to weddings, events and people looking for unique short breaks. ●