Melanie Bryan OBE DL

Multi-award winning growth expert, bid writer, grant writer, tender expert, facilitator, community/charity champion, inspirational speaker. Deputy Lieutenant

[Melanie Bryan OBE DL @WhyNotChange]

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[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

This evening, as High Sheriff, I attended the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic as guest of the Consul, Gabriele Magagnin,held at Manchester Museum. Lovely to see the Lord Mayor of Manchester & my colleague Lisa Yam DL representing the Lord-Lieutenant.

[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

his morning as High Sheriff I visited the FUSE in Partington. It is a multi-purpose venue used for all kinds of activities and training. Great to meet my DL colleague Debra Green and hear her story.

[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

My second engagement today was at Elizabeth Gaskell’s house. We were celebrating the great volunteers who bring the house alive with their tales of the Gaskell family and visitors. There are gardens, a great cafe and it is really worth a visit

[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

My 3rd engagement today as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester at a blood donor session. By donating just one hour of your time you could help up to 3 people.
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[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

First call today as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester was to Didsbury Probus. A great group who gave me a very warm welcome.

[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

My final engagement of the day as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester was at Stalybridge Congregational talking about being High Sheriff to raise funds for Willow Wood Hospice

[Louise Scott DL 🐝 @LScott28]

Enjoyed attending the BACP Rochdale Family Fun Day today with fellow DL @TarranRebecca and the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale. A fantastic community event celebrating Bangla New Year, with great food, activities and volunteers. The samosas & cookies were delicious.@gmlo

[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

A pleasure, as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, to attend today’s civic parade and service for new Ceremonial Mayor Robin Garrido in Worsley.

[Bex T @TarranRebecca]

Lovely afternoon at BACP celebration community fun day with the Mayor and Mayoress and my fellow DL Louise Scott. Wonderful volunteers manning all the stalls and honoured to give a speech at the formal opening of the event. @gmlo @LScott28

[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

My 70th engagement as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester took me to Blackpool (and thanks to the High Sheriff of Lancashire for permission to enter his county) for The George Formby Society convention. Great fun, great friends and a beautiful room at the Imperial Hotel.

[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

My fifth engagement as High Sheriff was at the band contest in Stalybridge.

[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

First engagement as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester today was the volunteer awards for LEAP held at Portland Basin in Ashton under Lyne and hosted by my DL colleague Jo Parry-Gee. My Corrie fan followers may also recognise the location! Think Richard Hillman.

[Karan @KaranleeDL]

An honour and privilege to represent GM Lord Lieutenant at Manchesters Cirizenship ceremony. Congratulations to all our new British Citizens and thank you to staff at Manchester Registry Office @GMLO_UK

[Melanie Bryan OBE DL @WhyNotChange]

Thank you to my incredible Goldman Sachs 10000-small-businesses programme BGG C24 growth group. You are all amazing entrepreneurs

[Lorraine Worsley- Carter MBE DL @CountessPR]

Thank you @QuaysLife for publishing my meeting with Nya the train dog https://t.co/EaWn5ue8pi
@SteveOCall1 @TPExpressTrains @birdsnestsblog

[Royal Commonwealth Society @RoyalCWSociety]

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[Mark Llewellin DL @MarkLlewellin3]

My first engagement as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester today was a visit to the studios of Salford Talking Newspaper for the Blind to meet the team - all volunteers - and to record an interview with Trevor. Such a brilliant service provided free of charge.