Mayor
Words from the Mayor
COUNCILLOR COLIN PATTISON
Being positive, one thing that cannot go unnoticed is the continuing, very heart-warming trend of new shops and businesses opening in Bourne.
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y wife Fiona and I were very kindly invited along to attend the formal opening of a new coffee shop on Elsea Park, namely “Full of Beans”. Owner and former candidate from the BBC programme, ‘The Apprentice’, Khadija Kalifa, has put a lot of time, thought and effort into this new venture - a soft play centre within the coffee shop We sincerely wish her all the very best for the future. Recently, we have also seen the opening of “Clarabelle’s” on North Street and we wish proprietor, Samantha Oliphant, every success with this venture as a second-hand shop selling other people’s goods/items for a share of the profit. Furthermore, the local mental health charity, “Don’t Lose Hope”, have opened up a gift shop to hopefully provide extra funds towards their absolutely invaluable work within our community.
Council News We continue to hold all meetings remotely using the Zoom platform. The latest Public Open Forum meeting had two rather special attendees, namely the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, Marc Jones, along with Chief Inspector Phil Vickers from the “front line” at Lincolnshire Police. It gave members of the public and fellow councillors the opportunity to raise questions of serious concern; issues covered included funding, police officer numbers actually on duty, drugs issues, speeding and poor driving, increased anti-social behaviour and PCSO effectiveness. Technology from Police HQ rather let us down unfortunately, although the Chief Inspector was able to respond at considerable length, with precise and professional clarity, giving a clear insight to current policing operations. Thanks go to LCC Councillor, Sue Wolley, for initially facilitating this meeting and to all participants. 30
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Mayor’s Remembrance Day Walk As reported last month, my wife Fiona and I intend to walk around the parish of Bourne on Remembrance Sunday, November 8th, thereby taking the “Act of Remembrance” out to the people, as we simply cannot have a parade or any form of massed gathering this year. At the time of writing, our training and preparations continue, and we have been encouraged along our way whilst training with people pipping their car horns, waving or simply saying, “Hello”. Thanks to every one of you; it keeps us going. Please, please support us in whatever way you can; we are trying to do something unique here.
My three chosen charities The Butterfield Day Care Centre: Around sixty meals-on-wheels are cooked and then taken out to needy clients, five days a week, and some at weekends.
Wake House: Our numerous user groups trying to get people back together, but many being thwarted by “the rule of six”.
The Old Town Hall: Something for the future, when we can all socially gather once more and enjoy companionship, drinks, hearty conversation, film and performing arts. Take care everyone, stay safe! N OV E M BE R 2 0 2 0
