Burnham-on-Sea and
Highbridge Town Council

Mayor’s Report 

“Since the last Town Council meeting, I have attended the following events:

• Sunday 9^th November, Remembrance Parade – I was honoured to lead the Parade in Burnham-on-Sea in the morning and was pleased to see so many residents and visitors attend and pay their respects.  I would like to thank the Royal British Legion for help in organising the event and for all the volunteers who helped the event take place.  In the afternoon I attended the poignant service at St Johns Church and laid a wreath on behalf of the Town Council at the War Memorial.
• Tuesday 11^th November, GWR Poppies to Paddington – although this was a very early start, my Consort and I were honoured to represent the towns on this emotional occasion.  It was a complete surprise to be told that Her Majesty the Queen would be boarding the train to accompany the many wreaths to London.
• Tuesday 11^th November, Armistice Day – I was privileged to attend the short service at the flagpole to honour the armed forces personnel who have served and sacrificed for our country.  Deputy Mayor, Councillor Paul Wynn led the tribute at the flagpole in Highbridge.
• Wednesday 12^th November, Mini Police Programme – I was delighted to be invited to Berrow School to hear from the children on their findings on speeding, following their time with PCSO Dunbar.
• Saturday 15^th November, Highbridge Christmas Lights Switch-on event – a well attended event, which was well organised.
• Saturday 22^nd November, Burnham-on-Sea Christmas Lights Switch-on event – another well organised event with a large crowd in attendance.
• Saturday 22^nd November – the Deputy Mayor enjoyed the WODS Musical Theatre Performance of “The Little Shop of Horrors” at the Princess Theatre & Arts Centre.
• Saturday 30^th November, BEES performance of “Annie” at the Princess Theatre & Arts Centre – the performance was extremely professional and enjoyed by all in attendance.
• Monday 1^st December – the Christmas market and lights switch-on at The King Alfred School Academy was very enjoyable.
• Tuesday 2^nd December, Annual Joint Carol Service of Voluntary Organisations at the Baptist Church in Burnham-on-Sea – I enjoyed giving a reading and give thanks to the organisers.
• Wednesday 3^rd December, Weston Hospicecare “Light up a Life” service at the Methodist Church in Burnham-on-Sea – a very sincere and moving service that was a pleasure to attend.
• Thursday 4^th December, Mayor’s Civic Carol Service – I was delighted to welcome dignitaries and residents to the wonderful carol service.  Burnham and Highbridge Brass Band were excellent as always and St Andrew`s Church of England School Choir were superb.  I would like to convey special thanks to Reverend Cheryl Hawkins.
• Saturday 6^th December – I received the nicest of welcomes when I opened the Christmas Bazaar at the Kathleen Chambers Home.  It was wonderful to meet so many residents, some of whom are family friends.

Cllr. Mike Facey

Picture showing the Mayor and Consort with staff at Kathleen Chambers Christmas Bazaar