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Councillor Paul Sands

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Cllr Paul Sands resigned from the council on the 5th December 2022.

The Chairman thanked Cllr Sands for his two years as a Mere Parish Councillor and especially for his work as the Planning Officer.

The Platinum Jubilee Event for Mere and Tabley

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Sunday 5th June held at Mere and Table Community Club

It is always with some trepidation that we try organising a celebratory event and the Platinum Jubilee was no exception. Weather, food, entertainment, raffle or tombola?  Throw everything into the mix and come up with a plan.  Fortunately we have a super efficient secretary in Charlotte, who put in an enormous amount of work with tickets, prizes and showing the pageant on the big screen.

Although the weather wasn’t great, being all inside seemed to help create a lovely atmosphere.  The children’s fancy dress saw some wonderful outfits and judge Susie Mathis gave first prize to “Mary Poppins” –  George and Sheila Johnson’s granddaughter.

A good display of jubilee themed cakes was judged by Elizabeth Bridge and Ester McVey.  The winner was Liz Wright with nine year old Mia Ryan a close second.  Afterwards, the cakes were cut up and sold off, the money going to our chosen charity –  Northwest Air Ambulance.

Sam Jacksons hog roast went down extremely well, and Pete Dean kept the children entertained.

The entertainment finale was provided by The Canute Male Voice Choir led by David Roberts.  They had everyone singing along to old favourites from around the UK.

The afternoon ended with an enormous raffle thanks to local businesses and individuals for giving some tremendous prizes.

Thanks to Lyn and Val for selling the tickets, to Helen for dispensing Pyms and to Ann and Neville for manning the hot drinks station.  Also Jean and Lionel who were a great help clearing up on Monday.

We have received many favourable comments which makes all the hard work worthwhile.

The total surplus over expenditure, which will go to as previously stated, NW Air Ambulance, is £650.

Alan Greenway, on behalf of the Jubilee Committee.