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Mayor’s Civic Ball
The Mayor’s Civic Ball was held in the Champagne Suite at Shorefield Country Park on Saturday 12 February. Over 120 guests attended from a wide spectrum of our community. The Mayor and Mayoress of Christchurch, Cllrs Nick & Gillian Geary … Continue reading
Mayors Journal update – October & November 2010
October On the 11th I visited Kathleen Woolledge at Barton Lodge to celebrate her 100th birthday the following day. Patrick and I managed a week away following that and the day after our return it was back to work with … Continue reading
Local community organisations win lottery funding
It has been a fabulous week for our community with both CODA and FIRST OPPORTUNITIES winning their bids for lottery funding via Merdian TV’s Peoples’ Millions. The work that both of these groups do is truly inspiring and I know … Continue reading
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Jackie Preis Open Garden at Moorlands Avenue
On Sunday 22 August I attended an Open Garden being held at the Moorlands Avenue home of Jackie Preis. I first became aware of Jackie when I met the Rectory Quilters through the Community Picnic. Here they displayed a beautiful … Continue reading
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Tagged Jackie Preis, Janette Duke, Jill O’Sullivan, Mayor, McMillan, Open Garden, Rectory Quilters, The Christina Noble Foundation
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Town Mayor opens new Morrisons store in Station Road
On Monday of last week (9th August) I had the very pleasant task of officiating at the opening of the new Morrisons store in New Milton. Once again the community of New Milton turned out to show their support for … Continue reading
New Milton Round Table kidnaps Mayor
On Saturday 24 July I was invited to attend the annual fete at the Rectory of St Mary Magdalene Church in the town. It was a wonderful event with over 500 people attending and I understand from Rev. Andrew Bailey … Continue reading
Community Picnic – 27th June 2010
I look back on the Community Picnic held on Sunday June 27th as a great success and a clear indication that there is a great will within our community to work together for the benefit of all. The response from … Continue reading
Armed Forces Day
On the 26th June 2010 I attended the Armed Forces Day at the New Milton Memorial on the Recreation Ground. I was privileged to give a speech on the day as follows: I am privileged to be here, on Armed … Continue reading
