Aylesbury Mayor Making: a spectacular evening

Last night I and Julie had the pleasure of seeing the new Mayor of Aylesbury and his deputy inaugurated. It was a great event with many members of the 'chain gang' present including the High Sheriff and one of the Deputy Lord Lieutenants of the County. A group photograph should be coming my way soon.

Aylesbury Town Council also has a Crown Court Judge as their Honorary Recorder who acts an adviser to the Council. Here is a pic of Cllr Tom Hunter-Watts, the new Mayor, giving his inauguration speech. You can see the new Deputy Cllr Mark Willis seated to his right.

Here is a pic a little closer up! Note the chain links which include the Star of David and another with a Masonic symbol on it. I have met Tom before but I did not know what a scifi fan he is. He is especially keen on Eastern European science fiction films, he was telling me.

Here is a pic showing the Honorary Recorder that the Town Council can call upon for advice. He is the one in red without the chain!

And here is a panoramic view of the event. Sitting next to Julie are two of the Town Council's Youth Council who were great to talk with. Daniel and Anne told us about the efforts the Youth Council were making into fundraising for charity. And they told us about their personal ambitions.

A wonderful event and an honour to be there, representing and promoting Buckingham.