MAYOR’S WEEK: 28 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2024
The last Saturday of October began with the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal launch at the Guildhall and Sunday was home to two very special ceremonies.
The first was the memorial service for the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Gheluvelt. The sun shone and there was a lovely turnout. The Mayor of Zonnebeke in Belgium was in attendance and we were able to exchange gifts afterwards at the Guildhall.
The second was the Shrievalty service for the High Sherriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle. The readings were relevant and the music uplifting. I was privileged to take part in the procession and be seated at the front alongside my consort, Andy Lee.
On Monday I was able to visit two charities, Pathfinder and the Monday Night Club.
Pathfinder stood out as a charity aimed at young people which perfectly fits my theme for this year, Youth Matters. Pathfinder is a leading young driver road safety charity and it reduces the risk of a driving accident in the first year after passing a test, from the national average of 20 per cent to an impressive five per cent. Thought up one evening by a group of car enthusiasts and run entirely by volunteers, this charity teaches young drivers how to drive safely from scratch in three off-road locations, the nearest to Worcester being The Three Counties Showground.
The Monday Night Talent Club was a delight to attend and it was a relief not to be one of the judges, as picking first, second and third, would certainly have been a difficult job!
On Thursday I was able to help democracy with brownie Lois Burd cutting the ribbon on a new black and green bin (BELOW), which came about because Lois saw a need and successfully petitioned the City Council. It’s fabulous to have a young activist in our midst!