Paul Presents Lord Lieutenant James Puxley
Mr James Puxley CVO chats to Paul about his role as the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire and life Welford Park Estate.
James Puxley was born in 1948.
He was educated in Berkshire before attending the University of Bristol where he obtained a BA degree in history.
Following a year working as an apprentice in the Englefield Estate Office near Reading he attended the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester where he obtained a diploma in rural estate management.
This was followed by two years practical work which enabled him to become qualified as a chartered surveyor in the rural division of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
He worked in this field for a number of years.
In the 1980s he started to manage the Welford Estate, near Newbury on behalf of his mother and then on his own behalf when she transferred ownership to him.
He continues in this role today. Â
Mr Puxley was High Sheriff of the Royal County of Berkshire from 2000 to 2001.
He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant in 2005 and became Vice Lord Lieutenant in 2010.
Mr Puxley is a farmer and former President of the Royal Berkshire Show.
He has given good service to a range of charities and voluntary organisations in Berkshire and beyond, including the Community Foundation, the Police Rehabilitation Trust, the Watermill Theatre, the Country Land and Business Association and his local Young Farmers Club.Â
He is a former Chairman of the Anglo-American Community Relations Committee for West Berkshire and is an Honorary Commander of RAF Welford, a small American base located near his home in the west of the county.
He has been vice chairman of his local Parish Council and sits on his local Parochial Church Council.
At various times throughout his life, he has indulged his passion for travel, embarking on several long distance expeditions, and has travelled widely on most continents.
Travel has taken him to counties that are difficult to visit as a tourist at the present time such as Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.
He continues to take a great interest in foreign affairs.
Mr Puxley was honoured with the award of Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the New Year’s Honours list 2023
Mr Puxley lives at Welford Park near Newbury with his wife, Deborah.
They have two children, a son and a daughter and one grandchild.
The role of the Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant is the permanent representative of The King in Berkshire.Â
It is an honorary appointment.
Mr Puxley was appointed as Lord-Lieutenant in January 2015.
His predecessor, Mrs Bayliss, was in post from 2008 to 2015.
The Lord-Lieutenant attends The King, Members of the Royal Family and visiting heads of state during visits to the County and makes all the arrangements for their visits.
The Lord-Lieutenant acts for The King in carrying out certain duties, mainly ceremonial, in connection with the Armed Forces and in presenting honours and awards.
In general Lord-Lieutenants follow the example of The King in promoting a good atmosphere and a spirit of co-operation in all walks of life in the County.Â
In particular they encourage voluntary activity, voluntary service and charitable organisations.Â
They also take an interest in the business, commercial and social life of the County.
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Join them to create the classic dish, Beef Wellington, one that will soon become a firm favourite
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Curry Night | Join this fantastic cookery course, where you will learn some robust techniques for making Indian and Thai curries.
Curry Night | Join this fantastic cookery course, where you will learn some robust techniques for making Indian and Thai curries.
Curry Night | Join this fantastic cookery course, where you will learn some robust techniques for making Indian and Thai curries.
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A Taste of Italy | Italian food is the ultimate social food, and what could be better than gathering a group of friends or family around the table for homemade Italian specialities.
A Taste of Italy | Italian food is the ultimate social food, and what could be better than gathering a group of friends or family around the table for homemade Italian specialities.
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Learn the basics with them, and before you know it you’ll be making classic and modern breads, from traditional soda bread to shortbread with Introduction to Bread and Enriched Doughs
Learn the basics with them, and before you know it you’ll be making classic and modern breads, from traditional soda bread to shortbread with Introduction to Bread and Enriched Doughs
Learn the basics with them, and before you know it you’ll be making classic and modern breads, from traditional soda bread to shortbread with Introduction to Bread and Enriched Doughs
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Steak Night | Ever tried to cook the perfect steak and chips?
Steak Night | Ever tried to cook the perfect steak and chips?
Steak Night | Ever tried to cook the perfect steak and chips?
