A mayoral update services in some of the area’s most interesting towns. I attended civic services for the Mayor of Beccles, the Mid Suffolk Chairman at Stowmarket, the Mayor of Hunstanton and the High Sheriff of Norfolk’s Justice Service at Norwich Cathedral. My visit to Thetford was particularly fascinating because Thetford is one of the oldest mayoralties in the country. The third oldest after the City of Catch up on all the mayoral events so far
London and Winchester, its history dates
this year. Find out where Councillor Eric
back over 800 years.
Taylor’s been, who he’s met and what he’s been up to since his last update.
Remembering those who sacrificed their lives
My diary I’ve attended around 20 events, in addition to my regular council and committee meetings. Events like these are a chance to promote Diss, support the organiser’s charities, and engage and network with other chairmen and senior officers at parish, district and county council levels. Here are some highlights of my year so far. Another highlight for me was Remembrance Sunday, when hundreds gathered in Diss to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Lining the streets from Mere’s Mouth up to the Market Place, crowds watched as over 30 local organisations and community groups paraded through the town. Eric with Mayor of Hunstanton, Cllr Adrian Winnington
Led by the Reverend Tony Billett, Rector of Diss Team Ministry, the town fell still and
Exploring the area and enjoying
silent at St Mary’s church for two minutes of
the history
reflection. The wreath-laying ceremony that
Learning about other towns and how they
followed included representatives from Her
promote their heritage interests me. And I
Majesty the Queen, local and central
thoroughly enjoyed attending the civic
government, the armed forces, emergency
6 Diss Matters Summer 2022
