Words from the Mayor

COUNCILLOR COLIN PATTISON

Dear Friends,

Remembrance Day Walk

A huge thank you to all those who helped and supported us on our recent Remembrance Day Walk on Sunday November 8th. There are so many people to say thank you to so, in no particular order: Lincs 4x4 Response Team, Ian Sismey the Town Clerk, Bourne Lions Club, JJ Mac Ltd, all my wonderful colleagues at Warners Midlands Plc who have been magnificent in their support, and all the individual sponsors who so kindly donated towards this event.

At the time of writing, it looks like we have raised in excess of £2,500. Fiona and I are simply overwhelmed by all the kindness, generosity and well-wishing from everyone.

Although we now find ourselves in Lockdown #2, it is our hope and intention to run a charity fundraising stall shortly before Christmas. Once again, funds raised will go towards the Mayor’s charities but, at this point in time, it cannot be confirmed due to Covid restrictions and so we will wait and abide by the latest rules.

Town Council News

A very busy period of Town Council meetings continues on “virtual platforms” and a start has been made on the draft budget proposals for 2021.

We have recently provided winterthemed hanging baskets and the Christmas lights are starting to go up, to give the town some festive cheer at this needy time. As ever, thanks go to Trevor Wand and his team for their hard work and continuing support with the Christmas lights, and hopefully there will be a second tree and enhanced lighting in the Corn Exchange car park in addition to the tree in the Market Place.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas in whatever form it takes this year, albeit a virtual one or with a “limited numbers, abiding by the government rules” type of celebration. Let’s all look forward to better times in 2021!