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Pippa Kirkbride – 1st month as High Sheriff
The first month of my tenure as High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire has been a truly inspiring and humbling experience. Travelling across the county, I have had the distinct privilege of meeting some remarkable individuals...
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Declaration Ceremony 2025
The declarations of the High Sheriff, the Deputy Sheriff and the Deputy Under Sheriff took place on 4th April at Jubilee Hall.
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Buckinghamshire declares its new High Sheriff: Pippa Kirkbride is sworn in
Buckinghamshire has officially welcomed its new High Sheriff, Pippa Kirkbride, who has been sworn into office for the year 2025-26

Kurshida Mirza BEM – Investing in Young People
The Office of High Sheriff, as we know, dates back to Saxon times, when the 'Shire Reeve' was responsible to the King for the maintenance of law and order within the shire
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Walking in Step: A Year of Faith, Service and Fellowship
When Kurshida Mirza BEM stepped into the role of High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, she became the first Muslim woman to hold the position in the county's history. Her shrieval year was guided by the Islamic values...
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A Justice Service with a Twist!
September and October marks the start of the legal year and as a High Sheriff it is incumbent to host a service to mark the start of the year and to give thanks to the work of all those involved in carrying out justice...
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