MAYOR OF ST NEOTS

Friday, 19 October 2012

Mayor's Annual Carol Concert - 8 December 2012

Our annual civic carol concert will be held at St Neots Parish Church and all are welcome. This year we have childrens choirs from Bushmead and St Mary's CE Eynesbury performing as well as a small choir from the Choral Society and St Neots Folk Group. Why not bring the family along and join in with the festivities. See poster for full details.

Karen Pollecutt
Mayor's Office
St Neots Town Council

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Mayor of St Neots and Jonathan Djanogly MP support MacMillian Cancer Coffee Morning

Last Friday communities around St Neots were getting together over coffee and a cake to raise money for MacMillian Cancer Support. The Mayor of St Neots, Cllr Barry Chapman and Jonathan Djanogly, MP attended Barclays Bank on the High Street to support their fundraising event. Barclays target was to raise £500 which would in turn be match-funded by Barclays' head office.

You can see photos of this and other coffee mornings from our area in the newspaper article below.

Karen Pollecutt
Mayor's Office

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.