16 May 2007
The Worshipful the Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Mary Pooley, will carry out her first major civic duty by attending the annual church service and parade to celebrate and bless the new Mayor on Sunday 20 May. Mayor’s Sunday dates back centuries and takes place in many towns and cities across the country following the election of a new Mayor.
The Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Mrs Pooley, says, “I am very proud to have been elected Mayor and to have this opportunity to serve the people of Eastbourne. I look forward to the Annual Civic Service at St Mary's Church and I hope that residents will share in this traditional event and support those many volunteer groups who have given up their time in order to take part.”
Volunteer groups will assemble outside the Parish Church of St Mary’s, Old Town, at 10.40am on Sunday 20 May. The new Mayor will proceed from the Prince Albert Public House to the Church, past the cadets guard of honour, while the Eastbourne Scottish Pipe Band play.
The church service, which can be attended by all residents of the town, starts at 11.15am and will be conducted by Canon Charles Lansdale, who will bless the new Mayor.
Following the service, the cadet forces will form up at approximately 12.15pm and march in front of the Mayor and Civic Party to the Town Hall. The Mayor will then inspect all the participants and thank them for taking part.
