As Deputy Mayor and Mayoress David and Anne take their share of attending Christmas Concerts on behalf of the Council. An outstanding feature of these concerts is the involvement in and talent of our youth.

The Wolstanton Schools Partnership concert at the Victoria Hall was an inspiring evening enhanced by musical talent from all the schools involved. The world premier of “A Portrait of Wolstanton was outstanding. The work was a collaborative musical project with Manchester Camerata Orchestra which has taken Portraits as its season theme.

The enthusism shown by the College Glee Club at the Newcastle College Christmas Concert in St Georges Church was infectious, they shared with the audience a real sense of enjoyment.

Betley Church Choir is outstanding for a small village, and the Choir includes a group of youngsters with remarkable talent.

The youth of today get a poor press and are facing considerable difficulties as they start to make their way in the world. It is inspiring to witness what youth can achieve. As Mayor next year David’s chosen charities will be those that help our youth get a start in life.