2 new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to serve on the Isle of Wight.
In this formal voluntary role, Richard Priest and Didi Nicholson will assist the Lord-Lieutenant in her work. The appointment is until retirement on their 75th birthday.
The Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Susie Sheldon, said:
“I am delighted to welcome both Richard Priest and Didi Nicholson to the Lieutenancy team where their in-depth knowledge of their particular sectors will be invaluable to the Lieutenancy role on the Isle of Wight.”
Richard Priest OBE
Richard was born in Lake, and met his wife Jane, when Lake Middle School was first opened in 1971. They live in Shanklin and have a son Adam, daughter-in-law Jennie, and grandchildren Benjamin and Isabelle.
From 1995 to 2015 Richard managed the Riverside Centre in Newport, as well as being chair of Medina Housing Association, a school governor, and he is actively involved locally and nationally with charities such as Community Action (IW) and ACRE.
Richard remains involved with town councils on the Island, as well as with Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre, and his interests include football and cricket, sports writing and making local history films.
The Hon. Mrs Nicholson
Didi ‘s family has long been linked to the Isle of Wight but Didi was born in Malta and has previously been a freelance travel writer.
She came back to the Island in 2014 after living abroad for many years. She is married to Edward and has three children, Alexander, Zoë and Henrietta.
Didi has a strong background in the charitable sector and is currently a trustee of both the Royal Yacht Squadron Foundation and the Island Careers Partnership. She is also a churchwarden of Mottistone Church and was, from 2015 to 2020, the chair of governors at Brighstone Primary School.
She enjoys singing, walking, travel, sailing and lives in Mottistone.
well done both of you
Why is that then ?
What is there purpose in life ?
They stand for everything that is wrong with this country.
Endless garden party’s, they are nothing but SNOOTY SNOBS.
Charity ? Pure BS.
I wonder if they have trouble paying there energy bills.
Viv la revolution !
Deputy lord lieutenant ?
I think I am going to puke !
All you oldie’s should be ashamed of yourself for voting Tory.
At least their English is better than yours! They are two hard working people who give a lot to the Island, mostly charitable work. Why don’t you come along, Ting Tong, and contribute something to our lovely Island?
Absolutely nobody could call Mr Priest a “snooty snob”, but it’s reasonable to ask what all these flunkies actually DO. Apparently we appointed a new High Sheriff on Monday as well. Why?
who are you calling old you prat
Calling U old INNIT !
U want Beef…?
(Ditzy old bird)
what exactly is the point of these positions and do we (the tax payer) have to cough up for their expenses.
It couldn’t have happened to a nicer man. Congratulations Richard. Save some time for yourself.
Wasted tax payers money.no more no less.
they do not get paid it’s voluntary
The merry-go-round continues
Am i the only one that doesn’t know what any of them do?