The high sheriff of Somerset has detailed her year of office to a group of retired and semi-retired professional and business men in Taunton, writes Phil Hill.
Members of Taunton Castle Probus Club were impressed by Janet Montgomery’s interesting and informative talk at their recent monthly meeting.
The high sheriff’s role, which dates from the 11th century, is independent, non-political, and unpaid.
It involves supporting the sovereign, the judiciary, police, emergency services, and the voluntary sector.
The year-long post focuses on crime prevention, upholding law and order, and supporting community cohesion, notably through the High Sheriff of Somerset Chartable Trust.
Taunton Castle Probus, which has around 50 members, meets at Taunton Racecourse on the third Wednesday of every month.
New members are always welcome and for information about attending, contact club secretary Tim Allen at twallen@btopenworld.com.
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