MAYOR'S BLOG

5/10/2023

Today, I visited Amesbury Archer Primary School school in Amesbury.

Mr David Webber, Head Teacher of the school was extremely passionate about the school and gave a tour of the school showcasing the Forest School, Sensory Room, Cookery Room and the classrooms.

The school demonstrates equality, diversity, inclusion and serves as an asset to the community.

#communitymatters #equality #diversityandinclusion #amesburyforall

4/10/2023

I attended  the Stonehenge Local Plan Information Session  on 4/10/2023 at Durrington which was extremely useful. Wiltshire Council has recognised the amount of development that has taken place in Amesbury and it is good to know that there will not be any planned development in Amesbury for the next 15 years.

Thanks to Councillor Ian Blair-Pilling for Avon Valley and Councillor Graham Wright for the excellent presentation.

Well done to the Leader of the Council  Cllr Richard Clewer and Team. #wiltshirecouncil #amesbury

4/10/2023

It was a delight to Chair the Health and Wellbeing meeting part of the Stonehenge Area Board in Durrington.
It was good to interact with the Members of the Cheerful Cuppa who meet every Tuesday at the Village Hall in Durrington.
#HealthAndWellbeing #communityengagement

30/9/2023

It was such a delight to open the Amesbury Community Eco Fair at the Amesbury Methodist Church
The Eco Fair  showcased stalls from the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Share Salisbury – The Library of Things, Bemerton Children’s Clothing Exchange, Medic2Medic terracycle recycling schemes, and many more.

29/9/2023

Fund Raising For Alzheimer’s Amesbury Group

As part of my Mayor’s Charity Appeal, it was a delight to host a Music Concert and Quiz. Night at the Amesbury Methodist Church.A big thanks to the Amesbury Soul Singers for their outstanding performance. Every song had a message which came from the heart. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all of us.Thanks to Reverend Rosemary Fletcher and her lovely husband James Fletcher for a fabulous Quiz Night at the Amesbury Methodist Church. A special thanks to  A Date With Thyme for their generous donation of Buffet which has a delicious spread of Quiches, Cakes, Sausage Rolls, Crisps and many more.Teas and Coffees were kindly sponsored by Amesbury Methodist Church.Thanks to  our Community Champion Jeff Coy Amesbury Filling Station who worked extremely hard in the background to make the day a grand success.Thanks to Liz Rose, Marie Fautley and Pat Rees for all their help and support.Thanks to Rita Goldthorp and Maureen Swanfield for running the Raffles.I am very grateful to residents and local businesses who donated and participated.Thanks to Eleanor Williams for the Photographs.The amount raised will be updated soon.

#charityappeal #alzheimers #church #communityengagement #grateful

29/9/2023

It was a delight to visit the Dahlia Show at Stonehenge. More than 5000 flowers have been displayed. It was wonderful to see the flower arrangements from different flower arrangement clubs within Wiltshire. It was a delight to know that Lady Anne Antrobus was the patron at the exhibition centre.
Thanks to the staff at the English Heritage for their outstanding hospitality.
#dahliaatstonehenge #stonehenge Antrobus House - Amesbury #communityengagement

26/9/2023

I visited Work House Hill LayBy  with the Amesbury Police to discuss the growing concerns from the residents about Anti-Social Behaviour.
#commitymatters #communitypolice #teamwork

22/9/2023

I visited SouthMill Road today. The Jet Patcher has been sent out to fill the irregularities on the Road Surface. Thank you Our Wiltshire

21/9/2023
Mayor's Charity Appeal for the Hoppa Bus
It was a delight to host a Mayor's Charity Appeal Bingo to support the running of the Amesbury Hoppa Bus a vital service for many Amesbury’s residents.

The event was held at the Catholic Church Hall was extremely successful and was a Full House event with about 80 residents.  A total sum of £820.50 was raised thanks fo the support and generosity of the shopkeepers of the town and residents who donated prizes.  
A special thanks to Rita Goldthorp, Maureen Swaffield and  
Jeff Coy from Amesbury Filling Stationwho worked towards the success of the event. Thanks to the generous donations from The Tuesday Friendly Club, Will Case & Partners,
Co-op Amesbury, Avon Security Ltd, The Friar Tuck Cafe, Amesbury Postoffice  Taste Cafe Amesbury, Kingsman'sTraditional Butchers,  LilyNails Amesbury, staff at Morrisons and residents who contributed and participated to make this day a grand success. 

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all those who helped and were involved in this fundraising.

Such was the success of the event that it is hoped to hold a second prize bingo at the end of November with funds again going to support the Hoppa Bus.
#localcharity #amesburyhoppa #supportlocalbusinesses #communitymatters

21/9/2023

It was a delight to meet the local team of Clergy from various churches in Amesbury.
Thank you Jeff Coy for being extremely helpful in the background.
Amesbury Methodist Church Amesbury Baptist Church
#parishofthewoodfordvalleywithArchersGate
#ChristtheKingChurchAmesbury

Dear Residents,

Discussions have been ongoing with the Integrated Care Board/Health and Wellbeing Board, for an additional Pharmacy in Amesbury.  Last October they identified that an extra pharmacy was not required.
I insisted that the Board needs to  review the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment as Amesbury needs an additional Pharmacy.

Please can anyone who has had/ have any problems with the current pharmacies, email Monica.Devendran@wiltshire.gov.uk with a full explanation. These need to be specific problems such as waiting several days for a prescription, or the pharmacy running out of a particular drug altogether or prolonged waiting period as this feedback will be sent to the board for consideration.

Kindest Regards
Monica

23/7/2023
Amesbury Town Council Summer Event was a grand success.
It was a delight to officially open the event and lovely to meet the people who set up the stalls and the residents who were at the event.
I would like to thank each and everyone who worked extremely hard to make this day a grand success.
A special thanks to Cllr Richard Crook for lending his trailer, Cllr Eric Taylor who was the DJ for the event, Councillors who were present onsite and
helped were - Cllr Alan Hagger, Cllr Steve Hedge,
Cllr John Swindlehurst, Cllr Laura Knight,
Cllr Tim Edwards, Cllr Andrew Lord.
There were three lovely winners at the fancy dress competition who dressed up as a Flower Fairy, Sports Barbie and Police Officer
Thanks to the Bookings and Events Officer
Jennifer Taylor for making today a great day and for working hard in the background.
Thanks to Amesbury Police Jonathan the Jester Circus Wessex CK Bakes North85 Mint dosa- Southampton St Johns Ambulance The Country House and Estate DinkyDonuts H's Ices Ausimigs Heart Of Africa Inflatables Canine Concept Training with Shirley Russell Rosie Cheeks Face Painting Wiltshire Stonehenge Disc Golf Club Amesbury FootBall Club, Laura Allies Community Champion for the generous donations from Tesco Amesbury.
Well done Amesbury!
#beautifulday #amesbury #communitysupport #localbusinessesworkingtogether #circus #music