A new High Sheriff of Cheshire has been appointed at a ceremony at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens. Lynn Pegler is a PR, media, communications specialist, Chair of Norton Priory trustees, board member of Halton Chamber of Commerce and former festival manager of seven Weaver Words Literature Festivals in Frodsham.
Now largely ceremonial, the office dates back over 1,000 years but remains an active and highly respected role. His Majesty the King appoints each High Sheriff for one year to support the Crown, the judiciary, law enforcement, voluntary and community organisations and emergency services.
Lynn moved to Cheshire in 2000 as regional Communications Manager for British Waterways.
She owns PR business, Pegler Communications, has published two poetry collections, written and staged three plays, including performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She is a violinist with Chester Philharmonic Orchestra and an award-winning director, writer and actor with Kingsley Players.
Lynn says, “A year is such a short time to make a difference but I am planning to hit the ground running, promoting arts and culture, Canal River Trust as well as Crimebeat and the Cheshire Community Foundation shining light on charities and voluntary groups."
For more information at www.highsheriffofcheshire.co.uk