Tonight Andy and I went to a Wedding Fashion Show at the new Mousetrap Wedding Boutique in North Street, Havant.
What beautiful Wedding and Prom dresses. The range of colours and sizes were vast, something for everyone. A must visit for anyone intending to get married I would have thought.
Today we were invited by Emsworth Councillor Brendan Gibb Gray on behalf of Shelia and a group of residents, to look at the lovely floral displays they had installed. The one in the photo is alongside the Swan Lake.
Their Community Group had placed lots of planters all around Emsworth, adding colour to the already very pretty village.
Today we had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon and opening the new Costa Coffee in the Wellington Retail Park. With all the shops and new houses being built in the area, I am sure it will be very busy. It is a lovely coffee shop, bright and modern.
We were interviewed this afternoon by Barney Norris the playwright. He is writing a play about Havant and is speaking to various people about our Borough. Andy and I talked about Tourism and Leisure in the Borough, how Windsurfing was invented on Hayling Island and the beautiful Staunton Park.
We couldn’t resist taking a photo of one of the tiles from the old War Memorial Hospital.
Today we visited the Asda store in Bedhampton where they were celebrating the 50th Birthday of the Asda name. Steve Mathews the store manager was cooking barbecue food for those colleagues who were able to join them. I presented gifts to those who were either having a 50th birthday this year, or in one case a 50th wedding anniversary. I then cut their cake.
We were enjoyed chatting to Charlotte from the Bg World Impact who are one of the Asda National Charities.
Today Andy and I attended the Civic Service of Cllr Tony Muldoon the chairman of East Hants DC. Held in the beautiful St Peter’s Church in Petersfield, there were many Civic Heads from across Hampshire attending the lovely service.
We particularly liked the stained glass window depicting St Monica, the patron saint of disappointing children and unfaithful spouses. Her reflection in the window opposite was dubbed “the Floating Saint” by local children.
What a wonderful day we have had today. The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Frank Jonas invited us to Southsea Castle for lunch and to watch the aerial display and America’s Cup qualifiers. A very special day shared with fellow Harbour Mayors.
The sun shone and crowds packed Southsea seafront.
We had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon at the re-opening of the newly refurbished West Town Inn this evening.
What a difference! The place is almost unrecognisable from the previous pub. Very clean and bright with lovely decoration. I have no doubt that Marcus and his team will make a success of this, with lots of ideas to please his customers.
Tonight I chaired my first Full Council meeting since MayorMaking in May. There was much debate and good natured banter from all the Councillors present. It was a very enjoyable experience.
Today we had lunch at Hewitts in Emsworth, invited by Debbie Lyall the Managing Director of The Right to Work CIC. The young people prepared, cooked and served our lunch which was delicious.
This is the third time we have visited Debbie and her Right to Work Team, it is wonderful to see the work that they do.
In aid of the North Hayling Recreation Hall, the annual fete was packed today in the Hayling sunshine. Congratulations to the organisers, their event goes from strength to strength. It was lovely to see so many residents and Andy enjoyed the various games/stalls. The Pimms was lovely too.
This morning we had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon and opening the new clubhouse at Bidbury Mead. After which a buffet was served, with a beautiful cake.
A lovely new clubhouse which will add to the facilities of the popular club, in this peaceful area of Bedhampton.
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We were very happy to welcome back the 200+ riders of this the 30th Paris to Hayling Bike Ride. They have raised around 1.5 million pounds during the 30 years for many good causes. They have also been supporters of our Play Park project.
Peter McQuade the organiser had the honour of being the first rider home.
At Sparkes Marina on Hayling Island, the Piranha Bar and Restaurant are having a three day charity musical event this weekend. Their nominated good cause this year is Play Parks for Hayling, whch is very close to my heart. This Community project organised by Andy Lenaghan, Debbie Surridge and myself is fundraising to refurbish Haylng’s Play Parks.
We are very grateful for the contribution they are making to our PP4H funds.
On a lovely sunny day Havant Park was packed with families enjoying the free activities provided by the Havant Family Church. From face painting to bouncy castles, lots to see and do.
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