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Mayoral Events - August 2023

Mayoral Events August 2023
Date Event Attendees Address Summary

Wednesday 2 August

Medieval Fayre

Mayor and Mayoress

Montford Manor Care Home, next to Ashford One, Willesborough, TN24 0YS

Special event at the care home which specialises in supporting people living with additional needs, dementia and nursing needs.

Wednesday 2 August

Celebrating one of the Regimental Battle Honours, Minden with 3 PWRR

Mayor & Mayoress

3 PWRR, Sir Henry Brackenbury Rd, Ashford TN23 3HX

Presentation of roses to each soldier, to mark this special occasion.

 

Saturday 5 August

Unveiling of the Red Plaque in memory of Neville Stocker

Mayor

Ashford Fire Station, Henwood TN24 8DH

Honouring the brave firefighter who lost his life in 1990.

Wednesday 9 August

Roadshow: Eat Well Spend Less

Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Singleton Village Hall, Hoxton Close, Ashford TN23 5 LB

The Mayor will spend time chatting and helping with enquiries at the roadshow.

Tuesday 15 August

Honorary Ambassador’s Award to Sam Cox

Mayor and Mayoress

First Floor, Liv2Dance Studios, Park Street, Ashford Town Centre (with window view of his mural)

Sam Cox AKA Mr Doodle to be presented with the Ambassador’s Award for Ashford.

Thursday 17 August

The Nepalese Community Welcome the Mayor

Mayor

The Mayor’s Parlour

Special meeting requested by the Nepalese community to meet with the Mayor.

Friday 18 August

Launch of the Otium Lake Development

Mayor and Mayoress

Station Road, Pluckley TN27 0DZ

The official launch of the new development.

Sunday 20 August

Ashford Twinning Assoc Afternoon Tea

Mayor and Mayoress

146 Capel Street, Capel le Ferne CT18 7HA

Gathering of the association members.

Tuesday 22 August

Honorary Ambassador’s Award to Jasmin Vardimon

Mayor and Mayoress

J.V.home, Creative Enterprise Quarter, Javelin Way, Ashford TN24 8FN

Jasmin Vardimon to be presented with the Ambassador’s Award for Ashford.

Thursday 24 August

Ceremony to Mark the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Simone Weil

Mayor and Mayoress with Cllr Spain 

Meet at the Harvester Bybrook Barn, Canterbury Rd, Kennington, Ashford TN24 8QQ

The Mayor joins a group to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of French philosopher and writer Simone Weil.

Friday 25 August

Visit to Friends of William Harvey Hospital

Mayor and Mayoress

Shop at William Harvey Hospital

As the Mayor’s Charity for 2023-24, he will visit the hospital and join staff at the shop along with a visit to see the work of the charity.

Friday 25 August

Swanley Park 40th Anniversary Fireworks Event

Mayor and Mayoress

Swanley Park, New Barn Rd, Swanley BR8 7PW

Fundraiser for the Mayor of Swanley’s charity.

Saturday 26 August

RBL Summer Hog Roast/BBQ

Mayor and Mayoress

The Jean Mealham Centre, 29 Lower Rd, Wood-church, Ashford TN26 3SQ

Summer gathering for veterans, cadet forces and serving personnel along with their families and friends.

Sunday 27 August

Westwell’s Traditional Fun Fete  

Mayor and Mayoress

Westwell Village Hall

Mayor to officially open the Westwell Fete.

Sunday 27 August

13th Sagarmatha Cup

Mayor and Mayoress

Spearpoint Pavilion, The Ridge, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9ET

Community event arranged by the Sagarmatha Gurkha/

Nepalese Community Ashford Kent (SGNCAK)