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	9^th 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.