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Mayoral Events - March 2023

Mayoral Events March 2023
Date Event Attendees Address Summary
Thursday 2 March Official Opening of Adley’s Yard Car Park Mayor with Cllr Suddards

Adley’s Yard, Beaver Road, Ashford TN23 7SP

The official photo shoot for the opening of the car park

Thursday 2 March Full Council Meeting Mayor

Council Chamber, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL

Full Council meeting
Saturday 4 March The Lord Mayor of Canterbury’s Civic Ball Mayor with Cllr Feacey

Leros Barracks, Sturry Rd, Canterbury CT1 1HR

Annual banquet hosted by the Lord Mayor of Canterbury
Sunday 5 March Celebrating International Women’s Day Mayor with Cllr Suddards

Meeting at the Fountain, Victoria Park – walking to the Coachworks

'Reclaim these Streets' march
Tuesday 7 March Funeral of Joyce Dawes Mayor and Cllr Buchanan

Charing Crematorium, New Court Wood, Charing, Ashford TN27 0EB

Funeral of local resident
Wednesday 8 March International Women’s Day Luncheon Mayor and Guest - Ani Szocs

Bat & Ball Centre, Crampton's Rd, Sevenoaks TN14 5DN

Special luncheon to celebrate International Women’s Day and encourage young women.
Thursday 9 March Central Play Area Launch Event Mayor Central Park, Bluebell Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 3NW

 

Opening of the new play area

Friday 10 March AGM for RDA Deputy Mayor

Jean Mealham Pop In Centre, Lower Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3SQ

The annual meeting of the charity.
Friday 10 March

The Mayor’s Charity – Murder Mystery Event and Buffet

Mayor with Guest - Gloria Champion

Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Rd, Ashford TN23 5LW

Special fundraising evening for The Mayor of Ashford’s Charity

Saturday 11 March

The Sagarmatha Charity Dinner

Mayor and Consort with the Leader and Mrs. Clarkson

St Simon Stock Catholic Church Hall Brookfield Road Ashford Kent TN23 4EU

Bi annual special gathering of the community group at this charity dinner.
Monday 20 March

Civic Visit to the Town Centre

Mayor

Meeting point at Coachworks with visits to Park Mall, County Square and Elwick Place

A visit around the town centre to chat with businesses
Tuesday 21 March

The Mayor’s Charity Meeting

Mayor

Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Rd, Ashford TN23 5LW

Regular meeting for The Mayor of Ashford’s Charity

Wednesday 22 March

Celebration of Culture Day

Mayor

Ashford College, Elwick Rd, Ashford TN23 1NN

Special event to highlight and celebrate the diversity within the college and community.

Wednesday 22 March

AGM of Ashford Twinning Association

Mayor

Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL

Annual meeting of the Ashford Twinning Association

Friday 24 March

80th Anniversary of the Bombing Raid on Ashford

Mayor

Memorial Gardens, Ashford then The Gateway, Church Road, Ashford TN23 1QG

Special anniversary service of commemoration with exhibition

Saturday 25 March

Mayor’s Civic Dinner and Dance

Mayor and Richard Carley

London Beach Hotel, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6HX

Annual dinner and dance – with ABBA Chique entertainment

Tuesday 28 March

Coronation Civic Service Meeting

Mayor

The Mayors Parlour, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL

Planning meeting with St Marys Church and the Mayors Chaplain

Wednesday 29 March

The Mayor’s Charity Meeting

Mayor

Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Rd, Ashford TN23 5LW

Project Planning meeting for The Mayor of Ashford’s Charity

Wednesday 29 March

Tour of Knole House with buffet lunch

Mayor and Consort

Meet at Knole House, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP -

Proceed to the Brewhouse

Charity fundraiser for the Mayor of Sevenoaks.

Buffet at Bat and Ball Station Café (different location)

Wednesday 29 March

CommuniTEA Café #2 – Dementia Café Event

Deputy Mayor and Mayoress

North School, Essella Rd, Ashford TN24 8AL

Special project involving several departments at the school to create a café for those with dementia and those caring for them. With tea and music. 

Wednesday 29 March

Licensing of Revd Teena Twelves

Deputy Mayor and Mayoress with Cllr David Smith

St Mary the Virgin church, Bentley Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0YR

Licensing Service for Revd Teena Twelves as Team Vicar in Ashford Town Parish

Friday 31 March

Stakeholders Train visit KESR -  'meet and greet'

Mayor

Meet at Tenterden Station, Station Rd, Tenterden TN30 6HE

A special trip on KESR to discuss future plans and to engage with neighbours along the route

Friday 31 March

Launch of ‘Unframed’ – Ashford’s Mural Festival

Deputy Mayor

Meet at the Coachworks for a reception and launch event

The launch of the special contemporary street art trail