The Mayor's Diary
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Shown below are the mayors diary dates for 2006.
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Monday 2nd January, 200611am- Informal gathering of mayors & chairmen at the home of the Mayor of Droitwich, Cllr. Richard Morris.
The Mayor & Consort attended a private Cheese & Wine event at the home of the Mayor & Mayoress of Droitwich (Cllr. Richard Morris & his mother).
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Tuesday 3rd January, 200612.30pm- Evesham Rotary Club meeting/lunch
Monday 9th January, 20066.30pm- Full Town Council meeting
Tuesday 10th January, 200612.30pm- Mayor & Consort to join the John Martin Charity Trip to pantomime.
Accompanied a group of people to the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton to see the pantomime “Aladdin”
A really enjoyable afternoon with lots of fun and laughter, finished off with a fish & chip supper.
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Thursday 19th January, 20066.30pm- Drinks & canapes reception at BBC Hereford & Worcester to celebrate launch of BBC H Y W TV
Mayor & Consort invited to drinks and canapés with BBC Hereford & Worcester at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum to celebrate BBC Hereford & Worcester TV. Howard Bentham (from BBC Hereford & Worcester’s Breakfast Show) welcomes guests and explains the launch of Hereford & Worcester TV.
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Thursday 19th January, 20067.30pm- Pantomime "Aladdin" at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich.
Mayor & Consort attend “Aladdin” at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich. For an amateur show this was a most professional production.
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Friday 20th January, 200612pm- New Year's drink at the invitation of the Mayor of Worcester at the Guildhall, Worcester.
Mayor & Consort attended a New Year’s “Open House” at The Guildhall, Worcester at the invitation of the Mayor of Worcester (Cllr. Aubrey Tarbuck).
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Saturday 21st January, 20067.30pm- Burns Supper at the Public Hall, Evesham - Golden Leaf Explorer Scouts
The Mayor and Consort enjoyed a great evening in the Public Hall, Evesham, at the invitation of the Golden Leaf Explorer Scouts at their Burns Supper – a very traditional Scottish celebration with cock-a-leekie soup, Haggis wi’ bashit neeps an’ champit tatties, followed by Tipsy Laird, coffee and shortbread. Following speeches and toasts the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society from Cheltenham entertained with dancing and invited guests to join the Ceilidh.
Thanks to the Golden Leaf Explorer Scouts and we wish them well with all their activities.
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Monday 23rd January, 20066.30pm- Evesham Town Council Promotion meeting
Thursday 26th January, 20066.30pm- Royal Naval Parade at Evesham Sea Cadet Unit.
Mayor and Consort joined parents, friends and invited guests to Evesham Sea Cadet Unit (TS Explorer) for their annual inspection.
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Friday 27th January, 2006All Day- Scenes that awaited us in Tatzlwurm, high in the Bavarian Alps.
The following pictures will only give a brief glimpse of a marvellous few days in Germany.
Scenes that awaited us in Tatzlwurm, high in the Bavarian Alps.
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Saturday 28th January, 20065pm- Mayor & Consort to attend wedding of Nils Seidel (son of Melsungen rep. on Twinning Assoc.) in Germany.
Jan. 28th. The wedding ceremony which took place in the next village up the mountain.
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Monday 30th January, 20064pm- Melsungen Town New Year's meeting at the Stadthalle.
New Year’s meeting at the Stadthalle, in Melsungen (Evesham’s twin town)
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Monday 30th January, 20066.30pm- Evesham Town Council Planning & General Purposes Committee
Tuesday 31st January, 20067pm- Melsungen's Handball team's dinner and presentation at Hotel Rodenberg.
Evesham’s Mayor & Consort attend a reception at the Hotel Rodenberg to celebrate Melsungen’s handball team’s success in the League.
A wonderful few days spent with friends celebrating a wedding and “twinning” between our two towns.
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Saturday 4th February, 200612pm- Mayor to attend opening of new shoroom "Affinity Spas", Davies Road, Evesham.
New shoroom "Affinity Spas", Davies Road, Evesham.
We wish Rita & Andy every success in their new venture in Evesham. Congratulations.
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Monday 6th February, 20066.30pm- Evesham TC Buildings & Grounds Committee
Tuesday 7th February, 200612.30pm- Rotary Club Meeting/lunch.
Mayor attended Evesham Rotary Club luncheon at which donations were made to several charities from proceeds of the Tree of Light.
Many congratulations to Evesham Rotary Club on a magnificent effort with the Tree of Light initiative.
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Tuesday 7th February, 20066pm- "Russian" theme buffett in the Regent Arcade, Cheltenham prior to a performance of "The Sleeping Beuty" by Moscow City Ballet.
At the invitation of the Mayor Cheltenham (Cllr. Brian Chaplin) the Mayor and Consort attended a production of The Sleeping Beauty ballet at The Everyman Theatre, performed by the Moscow City Ballet.
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Friday 10th February, 20067.30pm- Red,Green & Blue Light Company, Evesham Arts Centre
Saturday 11th February, 20067pm- Cotswold District Council's Civic Valentine Dinner/Dance at The Duke of Gloucester Barracks, South Cerney.
Mayor and Consort travelled to the Duke of Gloucester Barracks at South Cerney at the invitation of the Chairman of Costwold District Council for her Civic Valentines Dinner.
Good company, good food and very enjoyable, even staying overnight in the officer’s quarters.
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Monday 13th February, 20066.30pm- Full Town Council meeting
Monday 13th February, 20068pm- Private meeting of Evesham Town Council to select Mayor of Evesham for Municipal Year 2006/07
Tuesday 14th February, 200612.30pm- Attend Rotary luncheon, Northwick Hotel
Tuesday 14th February, 20067pm- Valentine's Day Dinner at Raphael's Restaurant, Evesham.
The venue for this Valentines Dinner was Raphael’s Restaurant where a very good evening was enjoyed by all, with lots of fun and laughter and good food.
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Wednesday 15th February, 20067.30pm- Launch of Evesham Trade Justice's "Evesham as a Fair Trade Town" initiative.
The Mayor attended Evesham Town Hall to launch Evesham Trade Justice’s “Evesham as a Fair Trade Town” initiative. The audience were able to purchase Fair Trade produce and to listen to speakers explaining how Evesham could benefit from becoming a Fair Trade Town.
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Friday 17th February, 200612pm- Showman's Guild Annual Luncheon at the Ramada Hotel & Resort, Birmingham.
The Ramada Hotel and Resort at Walmley in Sutton Coldfield was the splendid venue for the annual luncheon of the Showman’s Guild of Great Britain. A great many civic leaders attended this event, hosted by the Midland Section of the Guild with the Lord Mayor of Birmingham as the principle guest. Each lady was given a small piece of porcelain and every guest was given candy floss,a toffee apple and a copy of the Guild’s “World’s Fair newspaper (which on page 3 carried a photograph of the Mayor of Evesham opening the 400th Mop Fair since the signing of the Charter).
A thoroughly enjoyable luncheon spent with many friends, old and new.
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Wednesday 22nd February, 20067pm- Meeting of Wallace House Management Committee
Friday 24th February, 20067pm- Evesham Twinning Assoc. Annual Dinner.
Evesham Golf Club was the venue for Evesham Twinning Association’s Annual Dinner, where everyone attending enjoyed a very substantial meal, chatting with friends, sharing “twinning” experiences and looking forward to a visit by our friends from Evesham, New Jersey to Evesham, UK in July.
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Sunday 26th February, 200611am- Mayor & Consort to attend Alcester Town Council's Civic Service at St. Nicholas Church.
Alcester Town Council Civic Service held at St. Nicholas Church, with refreshments afterwards in Alcester Town Memorial Hall.
It was good to meet civic leaders from outside the Worcestershire boundary. A lovely service with the opportunity to meet new friends.
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Sunday 26th February, 20063pm- Guides Thinking Day Activity at Methodist Chursh.
Guides/Brownies “Thinking Day” activities and short service at the Methodist Church, Evesham. The Mayor and Consort enjoyed a tour round meeting guides & brownies who were using the “Thinking Day” to remember other guides and brownies in India and Switzerland. This day (22nd Feb) was Baden Powell’s birthday and this year is the 80th anniversary of “Thinking Day” started by Baden Powell’s wife. Singing was lead by the Trinity Group.
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Monday 27th February, 200610am- Bredon Hill Middle School International Day.
Mayor and Consort spent most of the day at Bredon Hill Middle School to see pupils of the school involved in their International Day. Bredon Hill Middle is one of only two schools in Worcestershire which has achieved international status. The undertake cross curricular work with Het Hoge Holland, Steinheid, Germany and Szeghalom in Hungary. The four schools meet every term, share practice in a particular area of school development, review and plan for the next aspect as well as taking part in cross-curricular days. The theme of the day was water.
A really interesting and informative day. Well done Bredon Hill Middle School on a great achievement.
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Monday 27th February, 20066pm- Evesham Town Council Planning & General Purposes Committee
Tuesday 28th February, 200610am- Presentation of equipment to Evesham Hospital by Licensed Clubs
Friday 3rd March, 200611am- Meeting with Town Clerk and Revd. Mullings to discuss service to commemorate 150th anniversary of Workman Bridge.
Friday 3rd March, 20062.30pm- Mayor to attend Woman's World Day of Prayer at St. Andrew's Church, Hampton.
Saturday 4th March, 200610am- Evesham Trade Justice AGM, Methodist church, Evesham
Sunday 5th March, 20066pm- Wychavon District Council Big Band concert - Chareau Impney, Droitwich.
Mayor and Consort joined Chairman of Wychavon District Council and other “chains” at a concert with dancing at The Chateau Impney, Droitwich, in aid of the Chairman’s charity St. Richard’s Hospice.
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Monday 6th March, 2006pm- Mayor to attend Exhibition of U3A at Evesham Library.
Monday 6th March, 20066.30pm- Evesham Town Council Promotion Committee
Monday 6th March, 20068pm- Evesham Twinning Assoc. Annual Meeting
Tuesday 7th March, 200612.30pm- Evesham Rotary Club meeting and lunch
Wednesday 8th March, 200610am- Photo-call at Evesham Methodist Church regarding commemoration of 150th anniversary of Workman Bridge
Saturday 11th March, 200610.30am- Evesham Fair Trade Coffee morning, All Saints Church.
Mayor and Consort attended a coffee morning at All Saints Church for Fair Trade fortnight.
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Saturday 11th March, 20066.30pm- Worcestershire Theatre Drama Festival competition, Arts Centre, Evesham.
The Arts Centre was the venue for the Worcestershire Theatre Festival where 7 one act plays were performed by groups from around the area and adjudicated upon by Mr. Alan Hayes. Mayor & Consort watched the evening session, listened to the adjudicator’s comments, then the Mayor presented trophies.
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Saturday 11th March, 20069am- Mayor to open Jessops "new" camera shop, Bridge Street, Evesham.
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Sunday 12th March, 20063.30pm- Special service of thanksgiving for the building of the Workman Bridge at Methodist Church, Evesham.
A special service of celebration commemorating 150 years since the Workman Bridge was built by James Taylor was held at Evesham Methodist Church, attended by many local people, Chairman of Worcestershire County Council (Cllr. Derek Prodger and his wife) and the Chairman of Wychavon District Council (Cllr. Mrs. Pam Davey and her husband Alan). Members of Evesham Town Council wore their civic robes for the occasion. Mr. Ron Taylor and Mr. Terry Hartley (both descendents of the bridge builder) were able to meet at the service. An exhibition relating to the bridge was mounted in the foyer of the church.
Thanks to Worcestershire County Council for re-painting the plaques in time for the service.
At a photocall prior to the service the Mayor met Mr. Terry Hartley, great great grandson of the builder of the bridge, and was able to view the exhibition
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Monday 13th March, 20066.30pm- Full Town Council meeting
Wednesday 15th March, 200612pm- Mrs. Sue Boyes retired today as one of the assistants at the Evesham Almonry after 13 years in post.
Mrs. Sue Boyes retired today as one of the assistants at the Evesham Almonry after 13 years in post. The Mayor and Town Clerk called into the Almonry to wish Sue well in her retirement, as did other members of the Almonry staff (past and present)
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Wednesday 15th March, 20066.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend 50th anniversary of 1st Badsey Guides, Badsey Remembrance Hall.
The Mayor and Consort were invited to attend the 50th anniversary of Badsey Girl Guides at the Badsey Remembrance Hall where they watched a pageant depicting guiding through 50years and a pantomime “Pied Piper of Hamlin”. Many former guides had been invited together with parents whose daughters had been (or still were) members of Badsey Girl Guides. Congratulations to all who took part and special thanks to Mrs. Elizabeth Bolland and her husband Ralph, who do so much for the Guiding movement.
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Friday 17th March, 20066.30pm- Mayor of Worcester's Civic Charity Banquet at The Guildhall, Worcester.
Mayor and Consort joined other members of the “chain gang” at The Guildhall, Worcester for the Mayor of Worcester’s Civic Banquet. This banquet is a joint venture with Worcester Rotary Club. Entertainment was provided by Dentith & Price (Old Time musical hall) and Oliver Mealing, a 17year old musician wandered among guests displaying his magic. There was an auction and 2 draws – all for the Mayor’s charities and thos of Worcester Rotary Club.
A lovely evening in a splendid setting.
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Friday 17th March, 20067pm- Kidderminster Charity Ball (Deputy Mayor to attend)
Friday 17th March, 2006All Day- Mayor enjoyed a rather special private day out.
On a very cold March day, the Mayor enjoyed a rather special private day out – a “day at the races” at the Cheltenham Festival on Gold Cup Day. There were approximately 70,000 people plus the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and her two children, the Princess Royal and Prince William’s girl friend (although he was “confined to barracks!”). We were able to see them all arrive at quite close range.
Despite the extremely cold wind and the crowds of people, the visit to Cheltenham Races was very enjoyable.
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Saturday 18th March, 200610.30am- Evesham Fair Trade Coffee morning and presentation of certificate, Baptist Church, Evesham.
At the invitation of Clare Bostle, Deacon at Evesham Baptist Church, the Mayor and Consort attended a coffee morning in aid of Fairtrade and witnessed the presentation of a Fairtrade Church certificate to the Minister, Revd. Edward Pillar, by MP Peter Luff. Hopefull, this will be the first of many such certificates to be presented around the town of Evesham as the Fairtrade campaign gathers momentum, culminating in Evesham being declared a Fairtrade town in the future.
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Sunday 19th March, 200612.30pm- Inner Wheel Club of Evesham. Oversease lunch in aid of Hope & Homes for Children.
Monday 20th March, 200612pm- The Mayor and Consort were invited to participate in the Lent lunch at the Methodist Church, Evesham and enjoyed soup with bread and cheese.
The Mayor and Consort were invited to participate in the Lent lunch at the Methodist Church, Evesham and enjoyed soup with bread and cheese.
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Wednesday 22nd March, 200612.30pm- Vale Volunteer Centre Community Forum lunch at Meeting Room, Friends Meeting House, Cowl Street.
Thursday 23rd March, 20067.30pm- Evesham Operatice & Dramatic Society's production of "Kiss me Kate", Evesham Arts Centre.
Another great production from EODS at Evesham Arts Centre – Kiss Me Kate – with Julie Tew playing “Kate”/Lilli and Dave Kewley as Petruchio/Fred. Kiss me Kate was last performed by EODS at the Arts Centre 23 years ago, so many congratulations to everyone involved.
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Friday 24th March, 20067 pm- Mayor of Cheltenham's Charity Ball.
The Mayor of Cheltenham (Cllr. Brian Chaplin) held his Charity Ball at the Town Hall, Cheltenham which was decorated with pink flying pigs. Guests participated in “human bingo” and a draw – proceeds to the Mayor’s charities (Glos. Prostate Cancer Trust and Parkinson’s Disease Society). The theme for the evening was “I Have a Dream”.
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Saturday 25th March, 200610.30am- Presentation to member of The Almonry staff on her retirement.
Presentation to Mrs. Gill Humphries on her retirement as a member of staff at The Almonry Museum.
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Saturday 25th March, 200612pm- BBC Experience, Hylton Road, Worcester. Drinks & nibbles with BBC Hereford & Worcester.
At lunchtime the Mayor & Consort visited BBC Hereford & Worcester Radio on their Open Day. Enjoyed drinks & nibbles and a chat with presenters.
Many members of the public were also able to visit & enjoy conducted tours of the radio station, exhibitions and live music.
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Saturday 25th March, 20067.30pm- Mayor of Redditch's Civic Dinner.
A really enjoyable evening was spent with the Mayor of Redditch (Cllr. Mrs. Diane Thomas) and her guests at her Civic Charity Dinner at The Abbey Hotel, Redditch, with entertainment by resident DJ “Wavelength”. A draw was held during the evening for Cllr. Thomas’ charities.
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Monday 27th March, 20066.30pm- Evesham Town Council Planning & General Purposes Committee
Tuesday 28th March, 200612.30pm- Rotary Club meeting & lunch
Tuesday 28th March, 20062.30pm- Photocall re River Enhancement Award.
Wychavon District Council in partnership with Evesham Market Towns Partnership were presented with an award for the refurbishment of the riverside area.
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Wednesday 29th March, 20064.30pm- Mayor & Consort to meet Ofsted Inspectors & staff at Evesham College.
The Mayor & Consort were invited to attend Evesham College to meet Ofsted Inspectors and other community and business personnel (part of the inspection process) to explain how the college assists in the development of skills and citizenship in the town and surrounding areas.
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Wednesday 29th March, 20067pm- 1st Bengeworth Guides "Red, White & Blue" celebration, Methodist Church, Evesham.
At the invitation of 1st Bengeworth Guides, the Mayor and Consort enjoyed a production entitled Red, White & Gold at the Methodist Church. The story was based on several fairy stories. 32 young guides took part. Also at the end of the ceremony several new guides made their Guide Promise.
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Thursday 30th March, 200611am- Mayor to welcome delegates to The Vale 100 Business Forum, Avon Room, Northwick Hotel, Evesham.
The Mayor was invited to welcome delegates to The Vale 100 Business Forum, at the Northwick Hotel. The Forum was about promoting business, Evesham and the surrounding area, set up by the Evesham Market Town Partnership and the Vale of Evesham Commercie & Tourism Assoc. (VECTA) and sponsored by Advantage West Midlands, VECTA, EMTP, Evesham Town Council and Wychavon District Council.
Keynote speakers were David Hall, Managing Director of Dhpub.co.uk and Graeme Perks, Vice-Chairman of the Ludlow Food Festival.
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Friday 31st March, 200611.30am- Mayor & Consort to attend Job Fair at the Public Hall (Evesham Journal).
At the invitation of the Editor of Evesham Journal, John Murphy, the Mayor & Consort visited the first Jobs & Careers Fair promoted by Evesham Journal at the Public Hall. A number of employers attended the event along with recruitment agencies giving a wide range of advice on employment and training opportunities.
Congratulations to Evesham Journal on a really worthwhile exercise. Other organisations present were Pershore Group of Colleges, Back-up Staff, Access 2 Recruitment, Lloyds TSB, Worcs. Group Training Assoc. AC Selection, Job Centre Plus & Premiere People. Hope this will be the first of many such Jobs & Careers Fairs.
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Friday 31st March, 20067pm- Mayor of Tewkesbury's Charity Dinner at the Watson Hall, Tewkesbury.
The Watson Hall, Tewkesbury was the venue for the Mayor of Tewkesbury’s Charity Dinner, where entertainment was provided by Magician John Edward, The Janie Ross Trio and the guest speaker was Mr. Harry Workman (an Honorary Alderman) who spoke about his life in Tewkesbury.
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Saturday 1st April, 20066.30pm- Droitwich Town Council's Civic Charity Ball at the Chateau Impney Hotel, Droitwich
Joined the Mayor of Droitwich (Cllr. Richard Morris), other chains and approx. 240 guests at a Charity Masked Ball at The Chateau Impney, Droitwich.
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Monday 3rd April, 200612pm- Launch of Greater Western Rail franchise at Bristol Temple Meads station, including journey to Exeter on special train carrying the new livery.
Today saw the launch of two new rail franchises (Greater Western – operated by First Great Western and First Capital Connect). Celebrations began at Paddington station, London, with a special train leaving to travel to Penzance with activities staged at 33 stations across the new franchise area. A special new rose has been named in honour of the new franchise “First Great Western” and those invited to the celebrations were each presented with a rose bush. Children from primary schools in Reading, Bristol & Plymouth took part in a competition to depict local landmarks in a 4-piece jigsaw.
A fantastic day, beautiful weather and lots of fun and laughter. Good luck to First Great Western!
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Wednesday 5th April, 200612pm- Mayor to attend Inner Wheel Inter Club Fellowship Lunch at the Northwick Hotel, Evesham.
Members of Evesham Inner Wheel welcomed members from many other cubs to their Fellowship lunch at The Northwick Hotel, Evesham, where the theme was all French.
Objects of Inner Wheel are: To promote true friendship; To encourage the ideals of personal service; To foster international understanding. Evesham Inner Wheel certainly succeed in all these objectives – well done Evesham, on a really lovely afternoon.
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Wednesday 5th April, 20067pm- Evesham High School Awards Evening
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Friday 7th April, 20067pm- Bromsgrove District Council Civic Charity Dinner/Dance
Pictures for Bromsgrove District Council’s Charity Dinner/Dance on Friday 7th April 2006
Another great night – good food and plenty of dancing to work off the meal!
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Monday 10th April, 20066.30pm- Full Town Council meeting
Tuesday 11th April, 20062.30pm- Older People's Forum. Mayor to speak to group.
Wednesday 12th April, 200610am- Mayor to present prizes at Cheltenham & Gloucester Building Society for their Easter hats painting competition.
The Evesham branch of the Cheltenham & Gloucester Building Society held a painting competition depicting Easter bonnets and the Mayor went along to present the prizes of easter eggs, a rosette and cash which the children were encouraged to invest.
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Sunday 16th April, 200611am- Vintage vehicle road run through Evesham. Mayor to judge "Easter Bonnet" competition at Evesham Vintage Easter Rally.
The Mayor and Consort attended Ashdown Farm, Evesham for the Evesham Vintage Easter Gathering where the Mayor judged the Easter Bonnet Parade. Another great display of vintage vehicles organised by Keith Shakespeare and his family.
Yet another super show putting Evesham on the map as far as Vintage shows are concerned. Well done Keith & family.
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Saturday 22nd April, 20067.30pm- Cheese & Wine party for St. George's Day featuring "Fascinating Rhythm". Town Hall, Evesham
Evesham Town Hall was the venue for a Cheese & Wine party celebrating St. George, in aid of the Mayor’s charities. During the evening Fascinating Rhythm entertained with songs old and new, for guests to sing-along with or tap their feet to.
A splendid night, enjoyed by all, culminating in a rousing chorus of Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory, raising money for the Mayor’s charities: Evesham Hospital, Acquired Brain Injury Unit and Evesham Sea Cadets.
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Sunday 23rd April, 20062.30pm- St. George's Day Parade & church service - Evesham & District Scout Assoc. Service at All Saints Church.
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Monday 24th April, 20066.30pm- Evesham Town Council Planning & General Purposes Committee
Wednesday 26th April, 200610am- Mayor to open "Antiques Roadshow at Evesham Workingmen's Club, in aid of Air Ambulance.
Bonhams of Knowle, Antique Auctioneers and Valuers held an “Antiques Road Show” for the people of Evesham, in aid of The County Air Ambulance at Evesham Working Mens Club. The Mayor performed the opening ceremony and took some personal items for valuation. Valuation costs were £5.00 for 3 items and £2.00 for single items.
Good luck to County Air Ambulance – hope they raise lost of money for a very worthwhile service, funded entirely by donations and fund raising events such as this Antiques Roadshow.
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Sunday 30th April, 2006TBC- Wyre Forest DC Civic Service
Tuesday 2nd May, 20064pm- Visit to BBC TV studios at The Mailbox, Birmingham
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Wednesday 3rd May, 20067.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Fashion Show in aid of the Vale Volunteer Centre, Badsey Remembrance Hall.
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Saturday 6th May, 200612pm- Mayor & Consort to attend 40th anniversary celebrations of twinning between Dreux (France) & Melsungen (Germany) in Melsungen.
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Monday 8th May, 20067pm- Annual Council & Mayor-making.
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Tuesday 9th May, 20066pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Bromsgrove Council Mayor Making
Sunday 14th May, 20063pm- Mayor Civic Service All Saint's Church, Evesham
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Monday 15th May, 20066.30pm- Annual Town Meeting
Friday 19th May, 200611.30am- Mayor to attend Memorial Service for Kenneth Graham Johnson at St Michael's & All Angels Church, Broadway
Friday 19th May, 20067.30pm- Mayor to attend Evesham Jubilee Angling Society Presentation Evening at Hampton Workingmens Club
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Saturday 20th May, 20061pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Champagne Reception to celebrate the launch of the Farncombe Estate Centre
Sunday 21st May, 20062pm- Mayor & Cllr Mrs Kirke to attend Worcestershire CPRE Members to join the 80th Anniversary of Campaign to Protect Rural England
Monday 22nd May, 20062.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Cheltenham Borough Council Mayor Making
Monday 22nd May, 20066.30pm- Promotion Meeting
Thursday 25th May, 20066.30pm- Extraordinary Meeting of The Town Council
Thursday 25th May, 20067.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Kidderminster Annual Town Meeting/Mayor Making at Kidderminster Town Hall
Thursday 25th May, 20069.30am- Mayor and Consort to start Annual Quarter Marathon at St. Egwins CE Middle School
Wednesday 31st May, 200611am- Mayor and Consort to join Wychavon District Council Chairman Mrs Jean Dowty at an Open Day at Dumbleton Hall for County Air Ambulance
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Saturday 3rd June, 20067pm- Mayor's Charity Asparagus Gala Evening at The Fleece Inn, Bretforton
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Wednesday 7th June, 200610am- Mayor and Consort to attend Campden Day at CCFRA, Chipping Campden
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Thursday 8th June, 20067.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Evesham Volunteer Centre AGM at The Friends Meeting House, Cowl Street
Saturday 10th June, 200612pm- Mayor and Consort to join Evesham Balloon Festival
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Sunday 11th June, 20063pm- Mayor's Tea Dance in Abbey Park, Evesham
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Monday 12th June, 20066.30pm- Town Council Meeting
Thursday 15th June, 20062pm- Mayor and Consort to open "Grey Matters" Day at Ferry View, Evesham
Saturday 17th June, 200612pm- Mayor and Consort to open Eastern Festival, Workman Gardens
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Sunday 18th June, 200610.30am- Mayor and Consort to attend Mayor of Worcester Civic Service at Worcester Cathedral
Sunday 18th June, 20062.30pm- Mayor to greet Rev Dr Lodge, Mayor of Stratford, in Evesham during his sponsored bike ride
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Sunday 18th June, 20066.30pm- Mayor to attend John Martin Commemorative Service at St Andrews Church, Hampton
Friday 23rd June, 20061pm- Mayor and Consort to open new facilities at Swan Lane First School with Alistair McGowan
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Saturday 24th June, 20064.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Wild West Day at Evesham Adventure Playground
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Sunday 25th June, 200611.30am- Mayor and Cllr Mrs Roma Kirke to attend Kidderminster Civic Service
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Monday 26th June, 20066.30pm- Planning & General Purposes Meeting in the Council Chamber, Town Hall
Tuesday 27th June, 20062pm- Mayor and Consort to open Strawberry Tea for Evesham & District Older Peoples Forum at the Public Hall
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Saturday 1st July, 200611am- Mayor and Consort to attend Vale of Evesham Round Table Carnival in Crown Meadow
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Sunday 2nd July, 200611.30am- Mayor and Consort to attend Droitwich Council Civic Service
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Monday 3rd July, 20062pm- Mayor to attend Tea Party at St Egwin's Middle School
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Wednesday 5th July, 200610.30am- Mayor to open the Roundabout Charity Open Day
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Wednesday 5th July, 200612pm- Mayor and Consort to attend "Roundabout Charity" Open Morning and AGM
Friday 7th July, 20062.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend "Speech Day" at Greenhill School
Friday 7th July, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Mayor of Worcester Inaugral Banquet at the Guildhall, Worcester
Saturday 8th July, 200610am- Mayor and Consort to attend Fair Trade Coffee Morning at Baptist Church, Cowl Street
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Saturday 8th July, 200612pm- Mayor & Consort to meet with Indoor Rowing Event Competitors at Evesham Rowing Club
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Saturday 8th July, 20066pm- Mayor and Consort to help judge the Illuminated Boats at Evesham River Boat Festival
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Sunday 9th July, 200611.30am- Mayor and Consort to present the Rally prizes and inspect the Evesham Sea Cadets Guard of Honour
Monday 10th July, 20066.30pm- Town Council Meeting
Friday 14th July, 20062pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Speech Day at Prince Henry's High School
Friday 14th July, 20067.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Worcestershire Schools Dance Showcase at Malvern Theatre
Saturday 15th July, 20066.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Circuit Farewell for the Mullings Family at Evesham Methodist Church
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Sunday 16th July, 20063pm- Mayor and Consort to attend "Churches Together" Songs of Praise at Hampton Ferry
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Monday 17th July, 20066.30pm- Promotion Committee Meeting
Wednesday 19th July, 20062pm- Mayor and Consort to open Disabled fishing Platforms along River Avon in Evesham
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Thursday 20th July, 20066.30pm- Mayor and Consort to present Town Council grant donation cheques at the Almonry
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Saturday 22nd July, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Mayor of Pershore's Summer Ball at No. 8 Theatre Pershore
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Monday 31st July, 20066.30pm- Planning & General Purposes Meeting
Thursday 3rd August, 20067.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Cheese & Wine Evening at Raphael's Restaurant in aid of Evesham & District Fair Trade Group
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Saturday 5th August, 200610.30am- Deputy Mayor to lay wreath at de Montfort Memorial to mark 741st Anniverary of the Battle of Evesham
Saturday 5th August, 200611am- Mayor & Consort to view The 1st Battalion, the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment parade excercising their Freedom of the City outside The Guildhall, Worcester
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Sunday 6th August, 20066.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend a short service at the Battlewell to mark the 741st Anniversary of the Battle of Evesham
Monday 7th August, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to welcome Twinning Guests from Evesham, New Jersey, USA at the Town Hall
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Tuesday 8th August, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Wychavon Festival of Brass order draw in the Council Chamber
Saturday 12th August, 200612pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Vintage Steam Rally Event
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Saturday 19th August, 200611.30am- Mayor to present Angling Festival Prizes
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Saturday 19th August, 20064pm- Mayor & Cllr Mrs Kirke to attend Mayor of Droitwich "Bolterthon" Garden Party
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Sunday 27th August, 20063pm- Mayor to attend Evesham Angling Festival with a "Fantasy Fishing Game" in aid of her charities
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Sunday 27th August, 20063pm- Mayor & Cllr Mrs Kirke to attend Wychavon Distirct Council Civic Service @ St Andrews Church, Ombersley
Monday 28th August, 2006TBC- Mayor & Cllr Kirke to attend a peformance of RGB's "Rites2.Insanity Fair" at Raphael's Restaurant, Hampton Ferry
Friday 1st September, 20065pm- Mayors Charity Tea Dance at the Town Hall, Evesham
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Saturday 2nd September, 20064pm- Mayor & Consort to attend welcome service for the Reverend Caroline Holman at The Methodist Church
Sunday 3rd September, 20063pm- Mayor & Consort to attend the Collation and Induction of The Rev's Andrew Spurr as Vicar and Benefice of All Saint's Church
Friday 8th September, 20066pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Thai Food and Jazz Evening at the Thai Legend and No. 8 Comminity Arts Centre
Saturday 9th September, 200610am- Mayor to host "Meet the Mayor" in the Town Hall as part of Heritage Open Weekend
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Saturday 9th September, 200612.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend opening of new facilities of Evesham Rowing Club. Opening Ceremony to be conducted by Sir Matthew Pinsent and Alistair McGowan
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Sunday 10th September, 20062pm- Mayor to attend Vale of Evesham Autumn Show in South Littleton
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Sunday 10th September, 20063pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Tewkesbury Civic Service at Tewkesbury Abbey
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Wednesday 13th September, 20067pm- Mayor & Consort to attend "Celebrating Volunteering in Wychavon" at Pershore Civic Centre
Friday 15th September, 200610.30am- Mayor & Consort to attend "Battle of Britain" Service at Waterside & War Memorial
Friday 15th September, 20066.30pm- Mayor & Consort to tour the new St Richard's Hospice in Worcester
Saturday 16th September, 20066.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Centenary Thanksgiving Service at the Vale of Evesham Christian Centre
Saturday 16th September, 2006All Day- Mayor to be present at Wychavon Festival of Brass
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Sunday 17th September, 200612.30pm- Mayor & Consort to present Three Towns Trophy at Wychavon Festival of Brass at Evesham Workingman's Club
Sunday 17th September, 20063pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Bromsgrove Civic Service at All Saints Church, Bromsgrove
Sunday 17th September, 20069pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Wychavon Festival of Brass presentation of the Wychavon Cup by The Chairman of Wychavon in All Saint's Church
Thursday 21st September, 2006TBC- Mayor & Consort to attend EODS production of "A Little Shop of Horrors" at Evesham Arts Centre
Friday 22nd September, 20066.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Mayor of Worcesters Civic Charity Dinner Dance at Worcester Cricket Club
Saturday 23rd September, 20067.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Air Ambulance Ball at Inkberrow
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Monday 25th September, 20062pm- Mayor & Town Clerk to attend a liaison meeting with the Managing Director and Leader of Wychavon District Council
Monday 25th September, 20066.30pm- Planning & General Purposes Meeting in the Council Chamber
Friday 29th September, 20067pm- Mayor & Consort to join The Mayor & Mayoress of Tewkesbury Borough on a Charity River Trip along the Avon
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Friday 29th September, 20069am- Mayor of Evesham to present prize for "Walking to School" at Badsey First School
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Saturday 30th September, 20067.30pm- Deputy Mayor to attend Vale Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus and Vale Harmony Male Barbershop Chorus Showtime at Evesham Arts Centre
Saturday 30th September, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to attend a "Victorian Evening" at the Civic Centre in Pershore in aid of Wychavon District Council's Chairman's charities
Monday 2nd October, 20066.30pm- Promotion Committee Meeting
Wednesday 4th October, 20066.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Royal Navy Presentation at Sixways Conference Center, Worcester
Thursday 5th October, 20068am- Mayor and Consort to open Mop Fair in Merstow Green
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Saturday 7th October, 20067pm- Mayor to attend Redditch Borough Charity Concert at Redditch Town Hall
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Monday 9th October, 20066.30pm- Town Council Meeting
Friday 13th October, 200610am- Mayor and Consort to attend AGM of Worcestershire Association of Carers
Saturday 14th October, 200610am- Mayor & Consort to attend presentation of Fair Trade Status at All Saint's Church by Peter Luff MP
Saturday 14th October, 20065.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend AGM of Victim Support/Witness Service in Worcester
Monday 16th October, 20065.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend annual Open Evening at Blackmister Middle School
Saturday 21st October, 20067.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Avonbank Brass Band Autumn Concert at The Arts Centre, Evesham
Saturday 28th October, 200610.30am- Mayor and Consort to launch Poppy Appeal in the Town Hall
Sunday 29th October, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Mayor of Droitwich "Big Band Dance" at The Chateau Impney
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Monday 30th October, 200612pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Swan Lane School to welcome visitors from Reims
Monday 30th October, 20066.30pm- Planning & General Purposes Meeting
Friday 3rd November, 20066pm- Town Bonfire
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Saturday 4th November, 20068am- Mayor to lay crosses on Veterans Graves - with Town CouncillorsL
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Wednesday 8th November, 2006All Day- Mayor and Consort to attend a Health Day Initiative organised by The Riverside Surgery
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Saturday 11th November, 200611am- Mayor and Consort to attend a short service of Rememberance at the War Memorial
Saturday 11th November, 20066.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend the Wychavon Bahais' celebration of the birth of Bahaullah at the Public Hall, Evesham
Sunday 12th November, 2006TBC- Mayor to join Rememberance Sunday Parade in Evesham
Monday 13th November, 20066.30pm- Town Council Meeting
Wednesday 15th November, 2006All Day- Mayor to hold Charity Antiques Roadshow featuring Mr Henry Sandon
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Sunday 19th November, 200611am- Mayor and Consort to attend Remembrance Service in Bengeworth
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Sunday 19th November, 20064.30pm- Mayor & Consort to attend Mayor of Droitwich Tea Dance at Sacred Heart, Droitwich
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Sunday 19th November, 2006All Day- Deputy Mayor to attend the "Christmas Lights Switch On" celebrations in Market Square
Monday 20th November, 20062pm- Mayor (as Trustee) to attend meeting of The Deacle and Prince Henry's Educational Foundation" at Evesham High School
Monday 20th November, 20066.30pm- Budget Meeting
Tuesday 21st November, 200611am- Mayor and Consort deliver shoe boxes to Bob James for his Shoe Box Appeal
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Wednesday 22nd November, 200611am- Mayor and Consort to present certificates to new recruits of Home Start Charity
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Wednesday 22nd November, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to join The Chairman of Worcestershire County at the final of Worcestershire Young Musicians at Huntingdon Hall
Monday 27th November, 20066.30pm- Planning & General Purposes Meeting
Thursday 30th November, 20064.30pm- Mayor and Consort to join the Mayor of Worcester to open the Victorian Fayre
Friday 1st December, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to host Christmas Charity Ball at the Public Hall, Evesham
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Sunday 3rd December, 20064pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Wyre Forest District Council Service at St Mary's All Saints Church in Kidderminster
Monday 4th December, 20066.30pm- Promotion Committee
Tuesday 5th December, 20068am- Mayor to meet Mr Train in the Abbey Park "Paddle for Life"
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Wednesday 6th December, 200612.30pm- Mayor to join the Inner Wheel for Christmas Lunch at Northwick Hotel
Wednesday 6th December, 20062pm- Deputy Mayor to visit Bewdley Court for carols and sherry & mince pies
Thursday 7th December, 20062pm- Mayor and Consort to visit Meade Court for carols and sherry & mince pieces
Thursday 7th December, 20067.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Lions Festival of Christmas Music at All Saints Church
Friday 8th December, 2006TBC- Mayor and Consort to attend a Day at the Races at Cheltenham Racecourse in aid of the Mayor of Tewkesbury Borough and the Mayor of Cheltenham
Sunday 10th December, 20063pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Mayor of Pershore Civic Service
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Sunday 10th December, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to join Mayor of Pershore to open Indian Restaurant "Mountbatten" in High Street, Evesham
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Monday 11th December, 20066.30pm- Town Council Meeting
Tuesday 12th December, 200612pm- Mayor and Consort to have Christmas Luncheon at Vale of Evesham School
Tuesday 12th December, 20062pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Christmas Social in aid of the Older Peoples Forum at the Public Hall
Thursday 14th December, 200612pm- Mayor & Consort to attend The Chairman of Worcestershire County Council Christmas Service at County Hall
Monday 18th December, 200610.30am- Mayor and Consort to visit Yates Court for carols and sherry & mince pieces
Tuesday 19th December, 200612pm- Masyor to attend Rotary Annual Past Presidents Christmas Lunch at NOrthwick Hotel
Tuesday 19th December, 20067.30pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Evesham High School Christmas Carol Service at All Saints Church
Wednesday 20th December, 20067pm- Mayor and Consort to attend Worcester News Carol Service at Worcester Cathedral
Monday 25th December, 200611am- Deputy Mayor to distribute presents to patients at Evesham Community Hospital