Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, Mayor of Poole 2006/07

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, met Mr Gordon Alder of the Poole Rotary Club in her Parlour to arrange catering for the planned Beating of the Sea Bounds in April 2007.

The Rotary Club have kindly agreed to organize the Beating of the Sea Bounds Dinner after the day's exciting events next April 28^th. The venue has been booked at St Mary's Church Hall, Wimborne Road and the outside caterers ‘Dine In' will be providing a delicious three course meal, there will be music and dancing and a super evening for all. For more information contact Jo Clements on 01202 633200 email j.clements@poole.gov.uk.

Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, Mayor of Poole, said "The setting up of the Beating of the Sea Bounds Ceremony is a huge task and one that I began in February of this year as Sheriff.  There are over 17 individual organizations working with me as a team to make this a really special day for everyone concerned. So please put the day in your diaries and join us all for a trip back into the past and see some of Poole's ancient history and age old traditions brought to life. See you there!"

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with Mr Gordon Alder of the Poole Rotary Club discussing catering for the planned Beating of the Sea Bounds in April 2007.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, entertained 18 guests in her Parlour, to present the Poole Rotary Club Volunteer fundraising awards.

The two award winners were Mr Derek Dunning, a Borough of Poole employee, who raised £386 for Julia's House and the ‘Tut Tut' Team, comprising Roger, Julie and Chris Tutton who raised £317 for Macmillan Cancer Support, all completing  a 7 mile walk from Upton Park to Sandbanks earlier in the year (see Mayor's Diary 11^th June). In a separate presentation, the Mayor handed a cheque for £500, raised during the same event, to Mr Jim Keating and Miss Abigail Thorne of the Youth Cancer Trust. 

Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, Mayor of Poole, said "I remember the walk well and we all had a super morning, a few aches and pains at the end but also a huge amount of money raised for  very worthy charities. It was good to be able to personally thank people like Derek who keeps my parlor spotless for me and is always ready to help, and the ‘Tut Tut' team which encompasses three generations between them, their selflessness makes such a huge difference to so many and we all keep fit and well into the bargain!"

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with Mr John Duckenfield of Poole Rotary Club, presenting a cheque to the Youth Cancer Trust at the Poole Rotary Club Volunteer fundraising awards.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with Mr Derek Dunning of Borough of Poole, who raised £386 for Julia's House, at the Poole Rotary Club Volunteer fundraising awards.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, held a meeting with Mr Terry Gorman of the Scout Association about the planned Brownsea Island Celebrations next year.

There is a whole host of events being put in place for next year's Scouting Centenary Celebrations, including an international Scout Camp on Brownsea Island where scouts world wide will be represented. The reason for the celebration is that Baden Powell held his first Scout Camp on the Island on July 29^th 1907. A replica of the Camp will be running on Brownsea Island in the summer of 2007 with the original programme and activities of 1907!

Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, Mayor of Poole, said "I am delighted to have been asked by the Scout Association, to host a business reception to launch the celebratory centenary year, where local and national businesses will be visiting the Island and finding out more about this very special event, it is hoped that sponsorship can be secured as a direct outcome of this gathering. Peter Duncan our National Chief Scout appointed by the Queen (of Blue Peter fame) will be attending the launch, it is hoped that the event will be well supported by local Poole residents as well as our visitors."

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with Mr Terry Gorman of the Scout Association discussing the planned Brownsea Island Celebrations next year.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, toured Poole High School, including particularly the Special Needs facilities for pupils with learning difficulties.

Headmaster Mr John Short welcomed the Mayor to the school, which has been transformed over the last 15 years under his leadership. Cllr Mrs Judy Butt was guided around the school by recently retired teacher Mr Keith Parsons (see Mayor's Diary 25^th May 2006), and took great delight in seeing all the recently added improvements, also discussing the planned redevelopment of the ageing canteen block. The tour was also attended by School Improvement Partner Mrs Elizabeth Cooper and local councillors.

Following the tour, certificates were presented to two outstanding students for their magnificent achievement in attaining 9 A* GCSE Grades each.

Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, Mayor of Poole, said "All the youngsters are terrific with so much energy and enthusiasm and an obvious pride in their school. The sixth form facilities are superb and a far cry from my sixth form days when we were blessed with a horse hair sofa, sadly suffering from many years of stuffing loss and neglect, a single plug point loaded with adaptor blocks with the ubiquitous toaster, kettle and three ring fire attached!  I was particularly impressed with the two young ladies who shared the well deserved Scott Blair Award.  Poole High is a super school with excellent leadership, teaching staff, governing body, parental support and ancillary staff but most of all the children who attend, most definitely their biggest asset."

The beautiful frontage of the original Poole High School.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with retired teacher Mr Keith Parsons, looks at the profiles of some of the students.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with retired teachers Mr Keith Parsons and Mr Langford, explore the Millenium Sundial at Poole High School

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with Learning Support Manager Mr Keats, inspects the ICT facilities for Special Needs students at Poole High School.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, meets the Special Needs team at Poole High School.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with two students who received the Scott Blair Award for achieving 9 A* GCSE Grades at Poole High School.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, with some of the governors of Poole High School.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, called the inaugural meeting of a working group to plan the Mayor's Charity Spring Fair to be held on Bank Holiday Sunday May 6^th and Monday 7^th 2007 from 10am until 4pm.

The meeting was attended by a number of leading figures from local businesses and voluntary groups, all with a proven track record in organizing similar events. The atmosphere was strongly positive, with many suggestions and an overall vision building very quickly to create what will be a major event for local residents, potential participants and the Mayor's charities.

Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, Mayor of Poole, said "This already looks exciting - everybody began from the stance that they want to make this a landmark event.  With the terrific success of Poole Park Fest still very much in mind the Spring Fair looks set to be yet another Poole extravaganza with a myriad of different and innovative activities, stalls and attractions. I can't say too much at this early planning stage but watch this space as the time draws nearer!"