A POPULAR face at events in and around Oswestry was the star turn at the most recent Borderland Rotary Club talk.

Veronica Lillis, who is a deputy lieutenant of Shropshire, joined Rotarians to talk about the duties and purpose of her role.

At the meeting this week, she explained that each county has a Lord-Lieutenant and that in Shropshire it is Anna Turner.

Mrs Turner was appointed by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II in January 2019 and is assisted by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant and 33 Deputy Lieutenants.

Veronica told the meeting she is ‘proud’ to be the one to represent Oswestry and the surrounding area.

She continued: “My job is to represent the Lord Lieutenant and raise awareness of how the Lieutenancy can help to recognise hard work, success and innovation in Shropshire on behalf of the Royal family.

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“I act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Lord Lieutenant in my area and report back to her on what is going on locally.

“I have found that the scope of my duties has involved me with local schools and volunteer organisations, planting trees and supporting the activities of then Oswestry town mayor, Jay Moore with his charitable works and much, much more.

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“I also represent the Lord Lieutenant on Remembrance Day at Oswestry Memorial Gateway and lay a wreath on her behalf.

“Part of the brief is to encourage the voluntary and charitable sectors as well as local businesses and suggest any places, groups or enterprises that might be suitable for a Royal visit.”

Rotarian Brian Ashton in his vote of thanks commented that Veronica’s work was much more varied than expected.

He said: “I’m sure that Borderland will be working with you in the near future.”