MAYORS SPONSORED WALK

MAYOR’S SPONSORED WALK


From Betley to Halmer End and back

Sunday 23rd September 2012

Leaving Betley Village Hall at 10.30

Sponsor Forms available from

Betley Village Shop

Riley’s Halmer End

David on 01270 820474

There will be a short break in Alsagers Bank to enable anybody who is thirsty to make use of the Gresley Arms

For those who do not want to complete the whole walk transport will be available from the Gresley Arms back to Betley Village Hall

Proceeds to the Mayors Charities

New Vic Borderlines

The Realise Foundation

Getting young people off the streets and into work


MAYOR’S CHARITIES

THE MAYOR’S CHARITIES


2012/2013


NEW VIC BORDERLINES
Since the ‘90s, Borderlines award-winning projects with the local community have been providing young people with a welcome alternative to difficult situations in their life, be it home, poverty, unemployment or other problems.
Borderlines have given a lifeline to young people who see no future in their lives, they may come from broken homes, be in trouble with the police or just lost in this modern world and can see no way forward
When the projects end and the participation stops there is a long-term continuation, courtesy of a special, alternative theatre company (Young Peoples Theatre Company)
REALISE FOUNDATION
Part of PM Training, member of the Aspire Group
Working with supporters and partners, the foundation delivers targeted, high impact solutions, which engage local people and help them realise their aspirations.
In so doing, the foundation improves their quality of life, and making places everyone can be proud to live and work in.
Removing barriers to training, employment and further education
Nurturing talent, skills, innovation and enterprise
Creating vibrant, attractive neighbourhoods
Investing resources where they can make a real difference
Giving young people the opportunities they deserve
Helping to build strong, confident and sustainable communities

High Sheriff Beats the Bounds to Betley

Beating the Bounds 25th – 27th August 2012


In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Austin Seven which coincides with her term as High Sheriff, Sarah Elsom plans to  beat the bounds of Staffordshire in her  1928 Austin Seven Chummy
to raise funds for Staffordshire SSAFA Forces Help.
Her journey will begin on 25th August at Bassett’s Pole in the south of the county at 9.00 am and will take in a number of
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Beating the Bounds 25th – 27th August 2012 In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Austin Seven which coincides with her term as High Sheriff, Sarah Elsom plans to  beat the bounds of Staffordshire in her  1928 Austin Seven Chummy to raise funds for Staffordshire SSAFA Forces Help.

Sarah’s  journey will begin on 25th August at Bassett’s Pole in the south of the county at 9.00 am and will take in a number of  great venues including the National Brewery Centre and     Rudyard Lake.  A small convoy of Austin Sevens will complete  the whole trip; other vintage and classic cars are encouraged to come along to the gatherings along the way –

Sarah will be in Betley in the afternoon of Sunday 26th August, where she will stop at the Reading Room for a short time from 5pm.

MAYOR OF NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME

Cllr David Becket was elected as Mayor of the Loyal and Ancient Borough of Newcastle under Lyme on May16th 2012. His wife, Dr Anne Becket is Mayoress and his daughter Professor Clare Holdsworth is High Constable. Newcastle is one of the few boroughs still appointing a High Constable.

Cllr Eddie Boden, who like David has served the North Western area of the Borough for many years, was elected Deputy Mayor

David’s charities are the Realise Foundation and New Vic Boderlines. Both these charities work with disadvantaged children, helping them to get a good start in life.

BOROUGH NEWS

Andrew Wemyss was re-elected to the Borough Council for Halmer End Ward on May 3rd.

As a result of loss of seats by Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and UKIP, Labour have taken control of the Borough Council

SING CHOIRS OF YOUTH – REFLECTIONS

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.