Wednesday 19 September 2012

Mayor's Community and Civic Awards

This year with the support of the Hunts Post our annual Civic Awards for an individual and corporate were augmented with three Community Awards for Individual, Group and Young Person.  An Awards Breakfast hosted by Mayor, Cllr Barry Chapman was held on Saturday 15 September at the Priory Centre where he was joined by community group members, local councillors and the Town Crier.
Community Individual was presented to Reginald Searle, founder of St Neots Choral Society and St Neots Symphonia Orchestra for his contribution to the cultural life of St Neots.

Community Group was presented to Peppercorns Academy Music School and Theatre Company who help children achieve their very best in performing arts 
Community Young Person awarded to Zac Stimson who is a member of St Neots 2500 Air Training Corps who is an excellent musician playing both drums and the pipes.  Flight Lieutenant David Webb accepted the award on his behalf.
Civic Corporate was presented to Wyboston Lakes who make a major contribution to employment, leisure and the economic vibrancy of St Neots

The most prized Civic Individual was awarded to Mrs Prue Gardiner for her energy and enthusiasm in helping others through her work as a volunteer at the CAB.  For over 20 years Prue he has helped local residents who have nowhere else to turn.
Our Town Crier, Mike Blackburn with the Mayor, Cllr Chapman and David Webb of the ATC.

Mayor, Barry Chapman says "it is extremely humbling to know of the quiet dedication of the award recipients"


Mayor's Office

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Fashion Show for Cancer Research and Mayor's Charities




Come along with your friends for a great evening of entertainment.

Local retailers including Beales, New Look, Beautiful Swagger, M&Co and Cancer Research UK are just a few of our high street stores taking part.

Browse stalls, have a mini makeover and enjoy the two catwalk shows for casual and evening wear.

For further information or to purchase tickets please contact the Mayor's Office on 01480 388911 or email karen.pollecutt@stneots-tc.gov.uk.

Mayor's Office

Thursday 13 September 2012

Deputy Mayor collects Anglia in Bloom Gold Award for St Neots

Our Deputy Mayor, Cllr Andrew Hansard attended this years Anglia in Bloom awards ceremony at Burgess Hall in St Ives where St Neots received their first ever Gold Award.

Cllr Hansard, Deputy Mayor with Mrs Pearson Chair of St Neots in Bloom

Deputy Mayor, Cllr Hansard said "My congratulations go to all who are involved with St Neot in Bloom.  This Gold Award is the result of much hard work and commitment of time over the last few years and is well deserved".

Full article can be seen in this week's PE19 newsletter by clicking here.

Mayor's Office

St Neots Summer Reading Challenge

Yesterday our Town Mayor, Cllr Barry Chapman, attended the Summer Reading ceremony at the St Neots Library.  Medals and certificates were presented to those who had completed the challenge of reading 6 books over the summer holiday break.

With their parents permission the children then joined the Mayor for a group photo.  It was lovely to see the children proudly showing off their awards.

Mayor's Office

Monday 10 September 2012

St Neots Civic Service - Photos of the day

Sunday turned out to be a lovely day, the sun was shining and it was very warm indeed!  Thankfully there was a nice breeze blowing.
St Neots Air Training Corps led the procession out onto the high street.  The atmosphere was great and it was lovely to see families stopping along the street to watch the procession go by.
 Huntingdon & District Sea Cadets and St Neots Army Cadet. 
The Mayor and Mayoress of St Neots, followed by the Deputy Mayor and other civic dignatories.
  St Neots Town Crier
After the service it was cream tea on the new terrace at the Priory Centre where guests were entertained by the Air Cadets band.  A lovely end to a lovely afternoon.

Mayor's Office




Monday 3 September 2012

Reminder - Civic Service Sunday 9 September 2012


There will be more than 80 civics and cadets in this year's parade.  The air cadets band will be playing throughout the parade.

Why not come down to the Market Square for a coffee and watch with family and friends. 

If you would like further information please contact the Mayor's Office on 01480 388911 or email karen.pollecutt@stneots-tc.gov.uk