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Mayor's announcements.

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Some of the engagements that the Mayor had recently attended include:

1. Eastbourne Lions Club Centenary Celebration – This was the first engagement of the new Mayoral year for Councillor Hearn and took place on 21st May at Chalk Farm Hotel.

2. Polyphony Voices in Harmony Concert – The Mayor attended a concert at All Saints Chapel on 21st May.  The Polyphony choir shall also be performing at the Mayor’s Civic Service which will take place in the New Year.

3. Sunshine Carnival – The Eastbourne Carnival took place on the seafront on 27th May and the Mayor was pleased to lead the parade.  Her charity volunteers from Embrace and Rebourne Corner took part in the bucket collection and the Mayor will be receiving the donation to her chosen charities later in the year.

4. Swoovathon – On 10th June the Mayor took part in a Swoovathon at Hampden Park Sports Centre.  The event was held to raise funds for the Eastbourne Foodbank.

5. Opening of new Tennis Village – The Mayor attended the opening of the new Tennis Village at Devonshire Park on 15th June.  The new player facilities are part of the Devonshire Park project and were put to use at the recent Aegon International.

6. Visit to Heron Park School – On 30th June the Mayor was invited to visit Heron Park School in Hampden Park.  During the visit the Mayor was introduced to some of the pupils at the school and had lunch with them.

7. One Man, Two Guvnors – The Civic Night for the Eastbourne Theatre production of One Man, Two Guvnors took place at the Devonshire Park Theatre on 6th July.  The Mayor was pleased to attend the performance along with her fellow Councillors.

8. Eastbourne Open Bowls Tournament – The Eastbourne Open Bowls Tournament began at Gildredge Park Bowls Club on 9th July and the Mayor was invited to bowl the first ball of the tournament.

9. During the last few months the Mayor has also attended a number of awards ceremonies, concerts, conferences and other events.

10. The Mayor has chosen to support Embrace East Sussex, supporting local children with disabilities, and Rebourne Corner, the Eastbourne Salvation Army homeless support centre, during her 2017/18 Mayoral year.  The Mayor’s Charity Committee have been busy organising a number of events and those coming up in the next few months include:

 

- 23rd July – Mayor’s Charity Bowls Tournament at Hampden Park Open Bowls Club.  Spaces were available at £10 per player, which includes a buffet lunch. Cream teas would be available during the afternoon session.  The Mayor’s Charity Challenge Cup will be up for grabs for the winning team of the day.

- 8th September – Charity Bingo Night at the Town Hall. £12.50 to take part, which includes a Fish and Chip supper.  Lots of prizes will be on offer.

- 6th October – Charity Quiz Night at the Town Hall.  Teams of up to 6 players, £10 per person to include a Fish and Chip supper.  A raffle and bar will also be on offer during the evening.

- 28th October – Mayor’s Charity Ball at the Winter Garden.  Additional information will follow.

Please contact the Mayor’s Office for any enquiries regarding these events.