MAYOR’S  REPORT– January 2025

“The build-up to Christmas was very busy and I was pleased to be invited to attend and participate in many seasonal events.
On Thursday 12th December, along with other Town Councillors, I welcomed guests as they attended a Volunteers’ Christmas Party at the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre. The thank you event was in recognition of the many community minded residents who undertook voluntary work on behalf of the Town Council during the past year. Council staff and Councillors had also donated gifts for a raffle on the afternoon. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and was greatly appreciated by those in attendance.
That evening, I was delighted to be invited to the Burnham and Highbridge Choral Society Christmas Carol Concert, held at the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs. This was a wonderful evening, attended by over 180 people. The Choral Society entertained us with John Rutter’s Magnificat and several familiar Christmas songs. We also enjoyed music from the Burnham and Highbridge Town Band. It was a very special evening and a great start to Christmas.
On Monday 16th December, I was pleased to be asked, once again, to the Monday Club’s Presentation of Annual Awards and to their Christmas celebrations. As always, I received a very warm welcome. I was delighted to recognise the successes of individual members of the group and the contributions made by volunteers to the organisation of their weekly meetings.
I was invited to attend the St. Andrew’s Community Carol Service on Sunday 22nd December and to give a reading. It was a very engaging service, with a mixture of readings given by members of the community and an opportunity to sing traditional carols.
On Monday 23rd December, together with the Town Crier, I visited Burnham Hospital and various Care Homes in the Town. It was a pleasure to talk with residents and staff. It was evident that the staff we met were all working hard to ensure that Christmas would be a joyful occasion for everyone.
The local branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association held its annual fund-raising charity film screening at the Ritz Cinema on Monday 13th January. The cinema was full. I was pleased to be invited to support this important charity. A raffle was also held after the film screening and a considerable amount of money was raised as a result of the generosity of all those attending.”

Cllr. Sharon Perry