22/05/2026
It was an honour to have been Mayor of Bournemouth 2025-6 and I would like to thank the Mace bearers, the Democratic Services staff but most of than you the Residents, Schools, Care Homes, the many different Local Associations and other groups who invited me. to their events It was a pleasure and so interesting to see the many communities of Bournemouth and it is a year that I shall treasure for a long time.
Due to unforeseen 9 months of chemo therapy there were times when I was too ill to attend but the Deputy Mayor George Farquar was always able and very willing to go in my place. Thank you George. I think he will miss Mayoral events even more than me!!
I do hope after this year we will continue with having a Mayor of Bournemouth as it was so lovely to see people enjoying the tradition of seeing the chains and badge of office and in some cases the full red robes and hat. At the recent St George's parade I was amused by a cub shouting out "oh look a pirate!"
Regalia talks in the Mayor's Parlour gave residents a chance to see our heritage. I will never forget the completely covered Christmas Tree decorated by young carers or who thought giving 45 excited cubs and scouts chocolate biscuits was a good idea! Luckily the glass cases scrubbed up well!
Anyway thank you again for making this year so special.
