01/11/2025
The People Who Make Mock Mayor Magic
Let's be honest: electing a mayor with no actual power, holding "official" meetings in the pub, and convincing an entire town this is brilliant – it's completely ridiculous. But here's the thing: none of this magnificent silliness would happen without an incredible team of volunteers who take being silly very, very seriously.
After another successful year, it's time to say a massive THANK YOU to:
🎭 Our brilliant committee who juggle everything from bands to bunting
🎵 The musicians and DJs who keep the party going
🍺 Damian and Dave for hosting our "important" committee meetings in the pub
👨👩👧👦 The Mock families who share their loved ones with us
💪 Every single volunteer who shows up year after year
🏛️ Our sponsors and partners who believe in beautiful absurdity
238 years of volunteers have kept this tradition alive. Together, we've raised £20k for local charities in the last 8 years, and we've proven that you don't need to take yourself seriously to make a serious difference.
The title may be mock, but our gratitude is absolutely real.
Want to read about all our wonderful volunteers? Check out the full blog post. Want to get involved next year? We'd love to have you – whether you're a gazebo expert or a complete novice!
Let's be honest: the Old Woodstock Mock Mayor tradition is completely ridiculous. We elect a mayor who has no actual power, organise elaborate ceremonies wearing fancy dress, hold "official" meetings of the Corporation in the pub, and somehow convince an entire town that this is not only normal but....
