August
Saturday 1st August
I was delighted to be invited to attend the MENCAP skittle night at Marlborough Football Club. The event was attended by approximately 40 members and carers. Councillor Alec Light also attended.
Everyone took their turn bowling and I managed to knock down four skittles while one member knocked down a very impressive seventeen. So my skills must lay elsewhere.
A raffle was held and drawn by the Mayor and a light buffet was served. Everyone agreed it was a very enjoyable evening.
Monday 3rd August
I attended the 25th anniversary of the Kennet Community Transport, which was held at the Jubilee Centre. On arrival I was greeted by Councillor Kirk Wilson busy putting up silver balloons in readiness for the celebrations.
Mrs Joyce White, Councillor Stewart Dobson, Councillor Marian Hannaford-Dobson and Councillor Bryan Castle - all former Mayors - also attended. We were treated to a delicious tea of homemade coffee sponge, my favourite.
The Mayor presented a certificate on behalf of the Town council and congratulated the organisation for their dedication and committment to the local community.
Councillor Kirk Wilson replied talking a little on the history of the organisation. He also thanked Mr Robert Hiscox for his generous offer to install air conditioning for the benefit of the passengers. A toast was proposed to the next 25 years.
Thursday 6th August
I attended the Marlborough Floral Club Summer Lunch celebrating their 45th anniversary in the Village Hall, Mildenhall. The President Mrs Phyllis Broadway is a long standing member having been a keen flower arranger for at least 35 years.
I was greeted by the Chairman Mrs Wendy Jordan. The theme of the day was blue and there were beautiful blue heads of Hydrangeas as floral arrangements on each table.
We had a delicious cold lunch with fresh fruit salad. After lunch we were treated to a demonstration by the florist Sarah Styles (who has recently opened her own shop) on how to create a summer wreath with subtle pink and mauve colours which, was later raffled.
The celebration cake was cut by the Chairman.
The Mayor was on a well-deserved holiday during the later part of August