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.

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".

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 Individual Volunteer of the Year Award for the Taunton area to Denise Poole who set up Wellington Running Club.