Sheila Griffin

  This year is the Year of the Golden Pig and is predicted to be very lucky.

The umbrella dancers

As shown we were entertained in the true Chinese tradition.  We also saw a variety of acts from King Fu to Line dancing.  Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

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A wonderful evening was spent by myself and my Escort, David at the Scout's Gang Show. We were both surprised at the wonderful talent of all the scouts in the show.

We were very pleased to see Susan & Bob Bushell again, they looked after us very well.

This image was the last of the show, a very pleasant evening.  Thanks to all those who help to produce the show and promoting scouting for all young people.

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It was with great pleasure that my nomination for Mrs Doreen Gardiner to receive a Community Award was accepted by the Mayor, Cllr Mary Reid.

Doreen receiving her award from the Mayor,

Five members of the public received their well deserved awards in the morning.

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Myself and The Mayor with Revd Chris Hollingshurst, and St Paul's Church Deacon

After the Service, with representatives from a number of faiths.  This was a most inspiring event.

A great time was had at the Mayor of Merton, Cllr Geraldine Stanford's Charity Ball 

The venue, Cannizaro House was stunning.

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Myself with the Deputy Mayor, Cllr John Dehaney and Audrey Dehaney, Deputy Mayoress of Merton and the Mayor, Cllr Mary Reid

The Mayor's Consort Cllr Ian Reid inspecting the Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Jim Maddan's elaborate chain.  The Cobham Band which entertained us so well with a wide selection of music from the Beatles to Vaughan Williams.  It was a most enjoyable evening.

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51 New Citizens were sworn in today.  They came from a number of countries, amongst which were Phillipines, Brazil, Shri Lanka, Africa,and New Zealand.

The Citizenship Ceremony is one of favourite events I attend.  It is always a great pleasure to welcome new citizens.  As you can see they all have wide smiles on their faces.

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The Civic Service at the Mosque was a most rewarding experience.  Many representatives from a number of religions attended.  The Mayor, Cllr Mary Reid,  and I attended prayers with the women, as it is tradition for women to pray separately.  We both felt very welcomed by all and were pleased that so many people attended.  A special thanks to the women who took such good care of us. 

Tu-B'Sehevet is a Jewish birthday celebration for Trees.  To recognise this New Year, the Mayor planted a tree in the garden of Murray House.  After the Mayor had cast the first shovel of earth, Rabbi Danny Rich, Father Hislop, myself and residents all added our shovel of earth.  The tree was a Russett apple tree so we all look forward to the fruit in the future.

The board tells us all about the celebration

The Tree has been planted - good luck tree!

A great evening was enjoyed by all, including a number of children, when they attended their disco in the Ocean and then watched Charlotte's Web.

A charming film, so cleverly done.

This was a great show, following in the tradition of other great Pantos put on by the cornerHouse and written by Les Hutchinson.  A real treat in slap-stick humour!

With Leslie, the author

                                                                           With Tim Harrison

With the leading stars of the show

The Charity supported by the cornerHOUSE is the Landirani Trust, a non-profit making organisation se up to help orphaned children in Malawi.

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It was a great pleasure for me to invite members of Cambridge Gardens and the Cambridge Road Estate to tea to recognise their hard work on behalf of the residents.

Penny with the Cambridge Gardens Group

Words from Mary!!

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A great night was enjoyed by everyone

The Mayor's table

Norbiton Know Alls, Labour's Team won!

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