Sunday afternoon 7/6/15

In the afternoon we attended The Big Lunch organised by WE BIG LOCAL in Wecock Farm. The organisers are so enthusiastic about their local Community. On a sunny afternoon the residents were enjoying each other’s company whilst the children played games.

Sunday 7/6/15

Today we were honoured to be invited to attend the D Day and Normandy Fellowship Annual Commemorative Service at Portsmouth Cathedral. On this 71st Anniversary of D Day we were so pleased to have our photograph taken with a 92 year old veteran of the D Day landings.

The other photo is with veterans and local naval cadets.

Saturday 6/6/15

On a sunny day, Andy and I visited the Cowplain Community Pre School Celebration Fun Day. We met parents and children after cutting the ribbon to open the event. Lots going on, we very much enjoyed the event.

Thursday 4/6/15

We were invited to Thorney Island this evening to a Boxing match. Thorney is home to both 12 and 16 Regiments Royal Artillery. We look forward to working with them on Commemorative events during our Mayoral year.

Wednesday 3/6/15

Today we were in Waterlooville, helping to judge the entries for a competition to chose a Waterlooville Town flag. This is part of the Waterloo 200 project, a Commemoration of the 200 anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The town was named after the soldiers returning from the battle.

Tuesday 2/6/15

We returned to Winchester today but to the Great Hall. In the presence of the Lord Lieutenant, 33 residents of Hampshire became British Citizens. It was a very moving service, where in some cases whole families swore allegiance to the Queen.

Monday 1/6/15

In the evening, all the newly elected Mayors and Chairmen in Hampshire were invited to Serle’s House in Winchester. This was to a reception held by the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire. It was a good opportunity to meet again people we had already been introduced too and to meet new ones. There are 13 newly elected Mayors and Chairman each year.