Also with Clare Satchwell, I visited The Spring tonight to see a production of Prncess Ida, performed by The Havant Light Opera. What a talented company of players. We laughed so much and really enjoyed the evening. One of the stars was ex Mayor and fellow Councillor Paul Buckley, who I must say I will never again see again in quite the same light! Those red curls, goodness me.
With my fellow Councillor Clare Satchwell, I visited the Havant College BTEC Pre-Degree Foundation and A Level students end of term Art Show at Langstone Technology Park. Fasset kindly hosting the event for the College. The art was of a high standard and we enjoyed placing our red dots next to our favourite exhibits. Unfortunately we had another engagement so were unable to stay until the awards were given.
Havant College Art Show
Today Cedric Moppett and an associate from the Gideons came for coffee in The Parlour. He presented me with two bibles, one for Andy and one for me. This is a tradition that has been carried out for all Mayors for some years. A very kind gesture.
Photo by Trevor Ager
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Today I was pleased to welcome actors and committee members of the Havant Passion Play to the Public Service Plaza. I was also interviewed by both Angel and Express FM Radio about the project.
This open air production will be performed in Havant Park on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August 2015. I am looking forward very much to seeing the 70 actors relive the last days of Jesus Christ. I do believe that people of all Faiths will be interested and enjoy this Community project. You can bring a picnic to have during the performance.
This morning Andy and I attended the Mayor of Gosport’s Civic Sunday at the Holy Trinity Church in Gosport. It is traditional that The Harbour Mayors, Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Havant, support each other’s Civic Events where possible.
The service was well attended with humour from the Mayor’s Chaplain Canon John Draper.
In the evening we went to the young HIADS production of “Don’t Forget to be Awesome”. Written,produced and acted by themselves, there were four short plays, each very different. The imagination that they showed was amazing. Very clever and amusing.
On a beautiful sunny afternoon we visited Fairfield Infants School in Havant. We first judged their Fancy Dress Competition, an almost impossible task, they were all so good. Then we walked round all the stalls, finishing off with a lovely cream tea.
We were invited by the Rainbow Centre to join them to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a Fun Day. They provide Conductive Education to children and adults across Hampshire, using a method used at the Peto institute in Hungary.
This evening we were present at the Hayling College prize giving evening. I do find visiting the College rewarding and enjoyable. The students were polite and confident and a packed hall applauded their achievements.
At lunchtime Andy and I went to watch the children of Riders School in Leigh Park litter pick. This was organised by Litter Action. After a talk by one of the HBC Environmental Rangers we presented certificates to the children. They were very bright and asked some searching questions of the ranger.
Late afternoon we opened the new Jurassic Ride at Funlands and went on the first ride.
The evening was in aid of Epilepsy Action and it is the third year Funlands have held this event. As the photo’s show we did have a very good time and hope we may have helped raise the profile of this worthwhile charity.
In the evening we spent a pleasant couple of hours in the gardens of the High Sheriff of Hampshire at Ashe near Basingstoke. The High Sheriff is the Sovereign’s representative for matters relating to the Judicary and law and order. We are certainly meeting people from all walks of life during our Mayoral year, and of course promoting Havant at every opportunity.
In the afternoon Andy and I enjoyed a Strawberry Tea in the gardens of Abbeyfield in Havant. With Havant residents attending and some from Gosport, what a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Abbeyfield are homes where older people can live independently but with some assistance. A lovely way to live.
In the evening after a day of golf for most, we sat down to an excellent carvery meal in the very nice dining room of the Waterlooville Golf Club. After a hard fought competition the winners were announced and prizes given out.
We are very grateful to those who donated prizes and sponsored holes, helping us to raise funds for our Community Chest.
Although I did hit my first shot, I don’t think I will be making a career of Golf. 13 teams competing today with 75 guests for dinner this evening. A great start to our Community Chest fundraising.
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