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Mayoral Events - June 2023

Mayoral Events June 2023
Date Event Attendees Address Summary

Thursday 1 June

Birds of Prey Event

Mayor

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

Visit by the team at Leeds Castle to the Centre.  A chance to see the birds of prey up close.

Monday 5 June

‘Find a Voice’ Summer Party - Awards Giving to Students

Mayor & Mayoress

The Limes Community Garden, Ashford

Meet up with the Find A Voice team and students.

 

Tuesday 6 June

9th Annual Kent & Medway Civilian-Military Armed Forces Covenant Conference 2023

Mayor with Cllr Feacey

Woodville Halls, Woodville Place, GRAVESEND, DA12 1DD

An annual conference to discuss military issues across the south east.

Wednesday 7 June

Live Well Roadshow meeting

Mayor

The Mayor’s Parlour

An opportunity to discuss the promotion of the roadshow series.

Wednesday 7 June

Challock AGM and Network Evening

Mayor

Memorial Hall, Challock

Annual meeting and networking event.

Thursday 8 June

Kent Challenger Games

Mayor

Julie Rose Stadium

The special event, a collaboration with schools and the military.

Friday 9 June

The Beehive Event

Mayor and Mayoress

1-3 North Street, Ashford TN24 8JN

Networking event to promote the local services offered at The Beehive with clothing and support to women who need it.

Saturday 10 June

The launch of the Big Green Week

Mayor and Mayoress

Ashford Town Centre

Joining in with the national celebration of community activities to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Monday 12 June

Visit to Goat Lees School

Mayor and Mayoress

Goat Lees School, Hurst Rd, Kennington, Ashford TN24 9RR

A special visit following their great achievement on their environmental awards.

Tuesday 13 June

Visit to the Mayor’s Charity – Men in Sheds

Mayor

Ashford Volunteer Centre, Berwick House, 8 Elwick Rd, Ashford TN23 1PF

The Mayor will meet those involved in the Men in Sheds scheme.

Wednesday 14 June

Roadshow: Eat Well Spend Less

Mayor

One You shop, Park Mall, Ashford Town Centre TN24 8RY

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

Thursday 15 June

Market Stalls Promotion

Mayor

Mayor’s Parlour, Civic Centre

Special promotional day for new and established councillors to meet the officers and other Members.

Monday 19 June

Armed Forces ‘Raising of the Flag’ Event

Mayor and Mayoress

Deputy Mayor

Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL

The beginning of Armed Forces week with a ceremony that signifies our great respect and appreciation for our Armed Forces.

Tuesday 20 June

Armed Forces Day, Flag Raising Ceremony  

Deputy Mayor and Deputy Consort

Outside County Hall, Maidstone Kent ME14 1XQ

The KCC ceremony to honour our Armed Forces communities.

Tuesday 20 June

Civic Service Planning Meeting

Mayor and Mayoress

The Mayor’s Parlour

Planning meeting with St Mary’s regarding the forthcoming Civic Service.

Wednesday 21 June

Charity Fundraiser Concert for the Samaritans

Mayor and Mayoress

Godinton House, Ashford, TN23 3BP

Special summer concert to raise funds for the Samaritans.

Saturday 24 June

The REME Open Day

Mayor and Mayoress

The Army Reserve Centre, Sir Henry Brackenbury Rd, Ashford TN23 3HX

Promotional event for the military during the Armed Forces Weekend.

Saturday 24 June

Kennington Fayre

Mayor and Mayoress

The Green, Ulley Road, Ashford - adjacent to Kennington Academy

Community event to raise funds for charities and groups.

Sunday 25 June

Armed Forces Day

Mayor and Mayoress

Victoria Park, Jemmett Rd, Ashford

Showcase event for the Armed Forces promotional week.

Monday 26 June

Mayor’s Afternoon Tea

Mayor and Mayoress

The Mayor’s Parlour

Special Achievement Award presentation with afternoon tea party for local volunteer of Samaritans.

Tuesday 27 June

Welcome to the Ashford Twinning Association Committee Meeting

Mayor

Committee Room 2, Civic Centre

The Mayor attending the meeting as Honorary President. 

Thursday 29 June

Charity Meeting with the Friends of William Harvey Hospital

Mayor

The Mayor’s Parlour

A meeting to discuss the plans for promoting the Mayor’s Charity for 2023-24.

Friday 30 June

Launch of Ashford’s Food & Drink Festival

Mayor and Mayoress

Coachworks, Ashford

Special launch for the food and drink festival.