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9 April - President of The Ukrainian Rotary Club I was invited to meet the very pleasant Lady President of the Ukrainian Rotary Club. We met in the Bridport Museum and had an interesting chat about Bridport (her English was…
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3 March – Meeting of Bridport Charities Bridport’s Mayor is automatically made a Trustee of Bridport Charities – and I have attended their meetings throughout my two terms as Mayor. This is a very long-standing and very caring group of…
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5th February – Bridport Pantomime Players perform Jack & the Beanstalk First off for this month was the most wonderful performance from our very own Bridport Pantomime Players of Jack and the Beanstalk, and what a treat this was. Every…
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7th January - ‘Best Dressed Christmassy Shop Window’ awards I was invited to deliver the Winner’s trophy and certificates to runners up. Thanks to all the businesses who took place – it makes Bridport look wonderful. Thanks also to Kathy Dare…
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December was very ‘light’ on Mayoral duties, however those I attended were very enjoyable. Our Deputy Mayor, Jonathan Bourbon, happily attended some carol services around the county in my stead. Good to have a presence at those. Many thanks to…
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9th November – Bridport’s Remembrance Parade This was an exceptionally well-attended event, ably headed up and organised by our Claire Peters-Way and of course together with welcome assistance from Daryl and his team of ‘merry men’ who were on…
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5th October – The Lions’ Swimarathon competition On this Sunday morning I was invited to sound the horn for the first round of this great local Swimarathon, run by the Bridport Lions. I never fail to be highly impressed with…
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4 September - Monique Pasche’s Honorary Townsperson Ceremony A very special and rare event, when a local resident is recognised for the enormous amount of work done in and for the town over a very long time. It is not…
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Saturday 2nd – Teddy-bears’ picnic and crowning Carnival Princess and Attendants on the Millennium Green A delightful event. Lots and lots of children with all sizes and shapes of teddies, having a wonderful picnic with extra attractions and lots to do…
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1st & 2nd July – University of York We were delighted to be invited to attend and take part in a workshop/conference on Rights Respecting at the University of York. As still the only ‘town’ which has declared itself to…