On Wednesday 4 September the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors attended the opening of the Leigh Danter Funfair at Marshfield Common. The Mayor welcomed the return of a Funfair to Minehead after a gap of many years and thanked Councillors, particularly Paul Bolton and Toni Bloomfield, for all their hard work in making this happen. She then declared the Funfair open and wished everyone a very happy and enjoyable time on the rides.
 On Thursday 15 August the Mayor and Deputy Mayor attended the Burma Star Association's Commemoration of VJ Day + 74 in Blenheim Gardens. Over forty people gathered to remember those who died in the Two Great Wars in other countries, particularly remembering those who served, suffered and died in conflicts in the Far East. The service was led by Rev John Thorogood and, as the standards of the Burma Star Association, Royal British Legion and Air Cadet Squadron were lowered, and the notes of the bugle playing the Last Post filled the Gardens, wreaths were laid at the Memorial there.
 On Saturday 10 August the Mayor attended the Minehead Annual Flower Show at The West Somerset College. The Show is organised by the Minehead and District Gardeners’ Association who, despite bad weather, set up and ran a well organised and well attended Show. The Mayor was delighted to tour the exhibits with the President of the Gardeners’ Association before presenting thirty trophies to the winners of the various sections. The Mayor told those present how much she had enjoyed viewing the entries and that she was particularly pleased that in many cases she had, without seeing the Judge’s verdict, ‘picked the winner’. It was also good to see so many local businesses sponsoring the Show’s numerous categories of flowers, vegetables and crafts. She congratulated everyone on their efforts and thanked the large number of people who had come to view the Show for their support of this local event.
 On Saturday 3 August the Mayor attended the final orchestral concert of the 56th season of the Minehead & Exmoor Music Festival at The Regal Theatre, Minehead. She very much enjoyed the programme of music by Brahms, Grieg and Elgar, most notably enjoying the wonderful playing of Cyrus Cheng in Grieg's Piano Concerto. A full house were treated to a wonderful evening of great music under the baton of conductor, Richard Dickins.
 On Saturday 27 July the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, together with the Chairman of the Friends of Minehead Station, Martyn Snell, welcomed visitors off the first 'shuttle linked' train from Taunton for many years. They said: "..we really want to welcome everyone who has arrived, and let's hope it's the start of something else....there's a lot of people here who are just on holiday, which is great".  The Mayor, Councillor Sandra Slade, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Paul Bolton, attended the Somerset County Council Chair's Awards for Community Service event at Taunton Rugby Club on 4 July. Awards were given to nominees from all areas of the County, including West Somerset, and it was inspiring to hear of the dedication and far-reaching scope of volunteering and service given to the community. Early next year the Mayor will be asked to nominate volunteers for the 2020 awards, so if you know of anyone you think should be nominated, please do contact the Town Council office
On Saturday 13 July the Mayor had the great pleasure and privilege of attending the "Flight of the Bumble Band" concert at The Regal Theatre to raise funds for the mobile chemotherapy unit which regularly visits Minehead. A packed audience saw a wonderful display of talent, with performers of all ages and abilities taking part in a varied and enjoyable programme. The Mayor commented: "West Somerset is fortunate indeed to have so much talent to draw on. Congratulations to everyone who took part in a really special event".
 The Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Paul Bolton, together with Councillors. Toni Bloomfield and Craig Palmer, hosted the first half of the Mayor's Coffee Morning on 3rd July. A lively group of ladies attended who had various questions and comments to discuss with the Councillors before the Mayor joined them for the last hour. Frank discussion and chat was held, covering subjects such as Blenheim Gardens and Council organisation and services. The Mayor thanks Paul, Toni and Craig for their help and reminds all residents they are welcome to join her for coffee on the first Wednesday of each month at The Old Hospital in The Avenue." On Sunday 23rd June the Mayor attended the Minehead Grand Prix cycling event in the centre of town. It was good to see so many entrants from all around the country as well as our own home-grown talent taking part, including Round 4 of the National Youth Series Championships. The Mayor had the privilege of presenting prizes to the winners of two youth races (under 10's and under 16's) which had been sponsored by the Town Council and she also had the pleasure of ringing the last lap bell and waving the chequered flag for one race - it’s not often the Mayor is invited to make a noise and annoy people! The Mayor and Council would like to thank Minehead Cycling Club and the BID for their brilliant organisation of this event which was much enjoyed by all who attended and the many local sponsors of races for their support for the town.    Mayor of Minehead Cllr Sandra Slade presenting the Award for the individual Volunteer of the Year from West Somerset for Richard Seale of the Regal Theatre, Minehead - unfortunately Richard could not attend and Mrs. Elaine Ross of MATA accepted the Award on his behalf. On Friday 7th June the Mayor and Town Clerk attended Engage West Somerset and Taunton's Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony at Halsway Manor. The Mayor presented the Award for the individual Volunteer of the Year from West Somerset to Richard Seale of the Regal Theatre, Minehead - unfortunately Richard could not attend and Mrs. Elaine Ross of MATA accepted the Award on his behalf. The Mayor also presented the Individual Volunteer of the Year Award for the Taunton area to Denise Poole who set up Wellington Running Club. In her comments the Mayor joined others in commending and thanking all the winners, both individuals and groups, from West Somerset and Taunton for all they did for their communities. She also thanked Engage itself for all their hard work in organising not only the Awards, but also in facilitating volunteering in general in our area over many years.  Mayor of Minehead Cllr Sandra Slade presenting the award for Individual Volunteer of the Year Award for the Taunton area to Denise Poole who set up Wellington Running Club.
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Minehead MayorAt the Statutory Annual Meeting of the Full Council held on Tuesday 2 June 2020, Cllr Paul Bolton was elected as the Mayor of Minehead. CategoriesArchives
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