As Mayor of Beverley this year I have never been more proud, to represent the residents of Beverley for a second term of office.
This year my Consort, Thomas Astell and I have visited many community groups, churches, residential homes and schools and it has never ceased to amaze us, how community spirited and caring people of the town are. We have been so well received no matter where we have visited.
Recently I was invited to the Beverley Cherry Tree Stroke Club Christmas party, where its members were celebrating the festive season. It was nice to see them all enjoying themselves and see how well they looked following the personal trauma, they have all gone through, from suffering a stroke. In fact, the Beverley Cherry Tree Stroke Club is one of my Mayor’s Charities for the year along with the Beverley Community Lift.
With our fantastic Christmas lights, and wonderful events like the Food Festival, Christmas Festival of Food and Drink, Festival of Christmas and NGS open Garden Day; we are able to share our little gem of a town with others.
It has given me great pleasure to be involved in the Christmas Lighting Up Ceremony and the Festivals, and to accompany local star, Ben Shires from Cbeebies BBC TV. A special thank you to all concerned with the Christmas Lights Committee for making our Town special and brighter at Christmas.
I know that at this time of year I am usually upstaged by another man in a red coat but it is wonderful to see such happy smiling faces of people enjoying what Beverley has to offer.
As we move into 2016 I look forward to meeting many more people throughout the festive period and for the remainder of my Mayoral year.
It now leaves me to wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
