A CHURCH in Chirk has played host to a farewell service for the outgoing High Sheriff of Clwyd Kate Hill-Trevor.

Mrs Hill-Trevor’s year as High Sheriff ends on Saturday, April 6, following 12 months promoting hard-working charities, volunteers and emergency service organisations across Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham.

She held her thanksgiving service at St Mary’s Church, in Church Street, Chirk on Saturday, March 23, to deliver a call for active citizenship, urging more people across North Wales to consider volunteering in some capacity.

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“Despite what some sections of the media would have us believe, the world is filled with kind and selfless people,” she told a congregation made up of senior members of the Judiciary, North Wales Police, the Fire and Prison Services and representatives of the many charities.

“I have had the privilege of meeting many such people across North Wales in the past year.

“Volunteers and voluntary services are quite simply essential in today’s world. They save millions of pounds and lives each year. 

“Clwyd is lucky to have a vibrant voluntary sector.

“We have an incredible range of charities and volunteer organisations in the area, including magistrates, physical rescue services, mental health support, care of the sick, among others.

“And of course much-needed help to preserve and restore our precious environment to name just a few.

“Throughout my year, I've have been continually reminded of the profound impact individuals can have when they come together for a common cause.

“My hope, as I hand over to a new High Sheriff, is that I may have inspired more people to become active citizens in some small but meaningful way.

“There really is a volunteering opportunity out there for everyone, whatever your interest, skill set or concern and there are multiple benefits for volunteers as well as the organisation of their choosing.”

Mrs Hill-Trevor became one of 55 High Sheriffs in England and Wales on April 4 last year when she was appointed by His Majesty King Charles III to represent the Sovereign in matters of law and order in the now ceremonial county of Clwyd.

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Mrs Hill-Trevor added: “The role of High Sheriff is over 1,000 years-old.

“But it has evolved and adapted to keep its relevance in today’s society, supporting, promoting and encouraging the voluntary sector.

“My Thanksgiving Service was a wonderful opportunity to thank those present as representatives of many more people like them across North Wales for all that they are doing by working or volunteering in the service of others.”