The Mayor's Year 2011 - 12
Sunday 29th April 2012. 1ST Battalion The Rifles exercised its Freedom of the Town of Barnstaple. The Rifles Regiment, with the Salamanca Band and accompanied by the Army Cadet Force and the Old Comrades Association, marched through the town to the Pannier Market, where the salute was given. The Mayor of Barnstaple, Cllr Ian Roome, and Brigadier Richard Toomey inspected the troops, whilst Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mrs Lesley Brown, and Colonel Ashley Fulford inspected the Army Cadet Force. Brigadier Young inspected the Old Comrades.
Monday 16th April 2012. At the Annual Town Meeting in Barnstaple Guildhall the Mayor of Barnstaple, and Squadron Ldr Hugh Pierce of 22 Squadron, presentated the RAF Community Plate to Chief Inspector Toby Davies. Chief Inspector Davies was recognised for his work as Sector Inspector in Barnstaple and for his good leadership, guidance and support which has benefitted the Barnstaple Community
Saturday 14 April 2012 - The Mayor joined the living history re-enactors, the Sealed Knot, on the anniversary of "The Siege of Barnstaple" outside Barnstaple Heritage Centre.
View the North Devon Gazette article
20th – 23rd March 2012. The Mayor visits one of Barnstaple’s twin towns, Susa, Italy, with a group from Pilton Community College, Barnstaple.
Sunday 22nd March. The Mayor presents a special Mayoral Certificate to Anna Giaconne of Susa, Italy, in recognition of her dedication and commitment to the cause of international friendship between the towns of Susa, Italy and Barnstaple, United Kingdom.
March 2012 - Applegate Directory Ltd celebrated the recruitment of its 100th employee with a £1,000 donation to the North Devon Chemotherapy Appeal. The Mayor, Councillor Ian Roome, accepted the cheque and learned of the company's ambitious plans to expand further.
View the North Devon Gazette article
Wednesday 11th January 2012 - The Mayor opened the new premises of John Taylor Fasteners, Riverside Road, Pottington Business Park.
Sunday 11th December 2011 - St John Ambulance County Carol Service, St Peter’s Parish Church.
Saturday 10th December 2011 - Pilton House Christmas Drinks & Xmas Party.
Thursday 8th December 2011 - Barnstaple Town Council's annual Carol Service and Victorian Fayre in Barnstaple Pannier Market.
The Mayor and Mayoress with the All Starz at the Carol Service.
Sunday 4th December 2011 - District Scout Carol Service St Peter’s Church, Tawstock.
Sunday 27th November 2011 - Messiah Performance, Pannier Market South Molton.
Sunday 20th November 2011 - The Mayor attends the Barnstaple Christmas Lights Switch On. Photo below with headliner Dionne Bromfield.
Sunday 20th November 2011 - Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council Civic Service, St Mary’s Parish Church, Lynton.
Thursday 17th November 2011 - Barnstaple’s Homecoming Parade to celebrate the safe return of the Commando Logistic Regiment Royal Marines from Afghanistan. The salute by taken by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
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Wednesday 16th November 2011 - Task Force Helmad Operation Herrick 14 Parade & Thanksgiving Service, Guildhall, High Street, Exeter and Exeter Cathedral.
Sunday 13th November 2011 - Barnstaple Remembrance Sunday Service, Rock Park and Parish Church.
Friday 11th November 2011 - Childrens Remembrance Service, Rock Park.
Wednesday 9th November 2011 - Barnstaple Town Council’s Allotment Presentation Evening, Guildhall.
Monday 7th November 2011 - 20th Birthday Celebrations Green Lanes.
Sunday 6th November 2011 - Festival of Remembrance Concert, Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple.
Saturday 15th October 2011 - Petroc Higher Education Awards Ceremony, Royal & Fortescue Hotel/St Peter’s Parish Church.
Thursday 13th October 2011 - Barnstaple Disabled Fellowship Annual Harvest Festival Service, Medard House, Bevan Road, Barnstaple.
Wednesday 12th October 2011 - Devon Federation of Womens Institutes Annual Special Conference, Queens Theatre, Barnstaple. Civic welcome given by the Mayor.
Sunday 9th October 2011 - NFU Annual Harvest Festival Service, Queens Theatre.
Saturday 8th October 2011 - 60th Charter Dinner of the Soroptimists of Barnstaple at the Commodore, Instow.
Saturday 17th September 2011 - The Palio in the Park
The Town Council staged a Palio in Rock Park Barnstaple with guests from Barnstaple’s twin town of Susa, Italy. There were spectacular Medieval Costumes on show and performances of Drums and Flag Waving, Archery and Tug-of-War.
The Barnstaple Archery Club staged competitions and archery displays, the Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band lead the parade and The Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club bravely took on the Italians in a Tug-of War.
Wednesday 14th September 2011 - The Barnstaple Fair Opening Ceremony.
Barnstaple Fair Opening Ceremony
Photograph Tom Teegan
Monday 15th August 2011 - VJ Remembrance Day Service with the Burma Veterans in Rock Park.
Sunday 14th August 2011 - The Mayor took charge of the chequered flag and presented the winning teams with their trophies at Barnstaple’s first ever lawn mower and pedal car “grand prix.”
The afternoon of racing was organised by Petroc and BID Barnstaple in aid of the Children’s Hospice South West.
Tuesday 5th July 2011 – Attended the Annual Lunch of the Inner Wheel Club at the Park Hotel to accept a cheque for £150 for the Mayor’s Charity.
Monday 4th July 2011 – Attended the official opening of the Art Exhibition by pupils of Pathfield Special School in the Gallery Cafe at the Queen’s Theatre. Photo shows Claire May with the Mayor at the exhibition.
Saturday 18th June 2011 – Attended South Molton Old English Fayre.
Sunday 12th June 2011 - James May's Toy Stories on TV.
After the failure of the first attempt, a new toy train challenge occurred on 16 April 2011, to attemptto race a toy train between Barnstaple and Bideford in North Devon.
Saturday 4th June 2011 – Visited the Almshouses and Pilton House and distributed the Mayor’s Shillings.
Saturday 4th June 2011 – Took part in the Devon Wildlife Trust Festival Parade from the Library to the Town Square and opened the Festival.
Tuesday 31st May 2011 – Attended the Bideford Mayor Making Ceremony.
Friday 27th May 2011 – Attended the opening of the New Ganges Restaurant.
Monday 23rd May 2011. The new Mayor of Barnstaple, Councillor Ian Roome, signs the Oath of Allegiance at the Mayor Making Ceremony in the Guildhall Barnstaple.
Click here for video highlights of the Mayors speech at the Ceremony.
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