The Isle of Wight has a new High Sheriff.
Island-born Kay Marriott JP was sworn in at a ceremony at Northwood House on Monday (11).
The former nurse, who lives in Cowes with her husband Brian, has two daughters, a stepson and daughter and five grandchildren, will serve as High Sheriff for 2022/23.
She said:
”I feel extremely humbled and privileged to have been chosen to be the Island’s High Sheriff for the forthcoming year and I promise to raise awareness to this important ceremonial role in our community, continuing the High Sheriff’s role in crime prevention, whilst equally, I will be doing all I can to raise the profile of organisations which support my theme within the community."
Following her education at Cowes High School, Mrs Marriott commenced her nurse training in 1976.
Highly respected in her profession, she has a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Practice; being an ‘Associate of the Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare’ and a Nurse Prescriber. Kay led the GUM (Genital, Urinary Medicine) department to be one of the first in the country to become an award winning, integrated sexual health service.
Kay’s management and leadership experience enabled her to take up further roles on the Island such as Head of Nursing and Clinical Director for the then, Community Directorate.
After 45 years in the NHS, pre COVID, Kay had planned to retire in March 2020 however, since then she has been involved in numerous Covid related programmes, most recently the St Mary’s Hospital vaccination hub.
She says her theme is to "inspire and aspire."
She added:
"Having volunteered as a Magistrate over the last three years and one of the original ‘Island Youth Offending Panel’ members, I am mindful that some of those repeat offenders we see in court, entered the judicial system at a young age. Organisations that support young people to aspire to make better lifestyle choices are so important.
"Therefore, my theme Inspire to Aspire aims to highlight the work of people and organisations who dedicate their time to supporting young people at risk, and to inspire others to play a part.
"However, it is not just about young people, I know personally I have been inspired to improve myself, taken paths that have enhanced my career and my personal life and I hope, has had a positive impact on those around me.
"The role one person can have in changing the course of our lives cannot be underestimated.
"We can all be positive role models, give our time volunteering or acknowledging others and make a difference to the island community in some way, to make it a better place to live and enjoy.”
Mrs Marriott will be promoting the High Sheriff’s Trust, a fund which has supported over 200 Island charities, groups and individuals on the Island.
Donations to the High Sheriff’s Trust are distributed to worthy causes, those who make a difference to the island community in some way, that make it a better place to live and enjoy.
Details how to donate can be found on the HS website: www.highsheriffiow.co.uk.
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