On Monday I went on a tour of the University of Worcester with consort Stuart Wild.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor David Green, and the Pro Vice Chancellor Health and Science Professor, Sally Moyle, took us on a comprehensive tour including of the new Three Counties Medical School.

The facilities and technical equipment are second to none with the clever repurposing and design of the former Worcester News print building.

The space is light, airy, flexible and sound proofed. It was great to see a class in action and meet lecturers and students. This was also the case across the campuses.

On Tuesday I went to the Annual Apprenticeship Awards evening at Sixways with consort Mike Mullins, who was an apprentice at the start of his career.

The event was packed out with awards for apprentices across various disciplines including accountancy, commerce and engineering.

It is always great to help celebrate success, with my theme for the year being Youth Matters, and it was super to see so many young people making their way in life.

I must add, apprentices are mostly young but not all and it is never too late to learn new skills.

On Thursday I was at the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Awards at the Guildhall with consort Andrew Lee.

The Lord-Lieutenant, High Sherriff and Chair of the Board gave out awards, certificates and medals to fire officers across many disciplines.

Long service and bravery awards stood out, which included those who had saved others outside of the workplace and in one instance, outside of the country.

Awards were also given out to cadets and I wish them all very best, whether they decide to pursue a career or not in the fire service the experience and skills taught will stay with them for life.