· To make Long Service Presentations.
Minutes:
The Mayor told the Council that his Mayoral Year had commenced with his attendance at 3 Beating the Retreat events. He had also attended a number of other events across the Borough which included the Raising the Flag ceremony for Armed Forces week, commemoration of the Battle of the Somme, two 100th birthday parties, a 90th birthday party and a platinum wedding anniversary.
The Mayor made long service presentations to Joyce Westcott and Les Hone. Joyce had been a Cub Scout leader with 1st Bisley Scout Group for 40 years and Les had given 34 years’ service with the Scout Group and had now decided to retire. The Mayor paid tribute to their work with the Scout Group and thanked them for the years of dedicated service. He also wished them both all the best for the future.
The Mayor presented a certificate to Joyce and Jean Cook accepted the certificate on behalf of Les who was unable to attend the meeting.
A presentation was also made to Joyce on behalf of the Surrey Scouts and the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls.