I am sure many people in Worcester have never heard the organ in Huntingdon Hall played, but if you get the opportunity, I would recommend you take it.

Last Saturday I was invited to an Open Day at the hall, including a tour, which pointed out some of the beautiful features from when the hall used to be a Methodist Church.

It operated as a church until the late 1960s but I have only ever been to concerts and comedy nights there.

The organ, as with a few other parts of the hall, is in need of funds for maintenance.

I hope when they raise the money, it retains the same warm sound. I imagine it will, as it seemed to emanate more from the walls of the hall.

In fact, it turned out to be a whole weekend of wonderful sounds, as I was the closing weekend of the Elgar Festival.

Thank you to Ian Care for inviting me to the Gala Concert on the Saturday and for all the work he and the team have put in over the years of the festival.

I am so glad to see how much it has grown and what an impact it is having. Elgar is a key part of our history here in Worcester and deserves to be shouted about.

It was the first time I had heard an orchestra in the Cathedral; another experience that I would recommend you seize with both hands, if you get the chance. Maybe next year at the festival.

On Monday the Worcestershire Regiment invited me to a wreath laying commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June in 1794.

Thank you to Nigel Fish for inviting me to give a short speech. I also got to meet his brother, who shook my hand and said “now you know what it’s like to shake hands with a fish”, which made me laugh.

On Tuesday I got to meet some other Mayors from across the county and many of the Deputy Lord Lieutenants.

Many of the Deputies spend time organising awards from the King for individuals and organisations.

I will be on the look-out this year for suitable people to recommend. Thank you the Lord Lieutenant, Beatrice Grant for organising the event and for introducing me to everyone.

I particularly enjoyed showing the Mayor of Kidderminster, Shazu Miah, the Brintons Carpet in the Mayor’s Parlour.

On Thursday I had the great pleasure to attend the unveiling of a sculpture at The Museum of Royal Worcester.

This was such a significant event that I don’t think I have space for it in this week’s blog so I will tell you all about it next week.