Guided Tours of the Guildhall
As part of Heritage Week, the Mayor will host tours of the Guildhall and the Mayor’s parlour.
Heart of Worcestershire College graduation ceremony
The Mayor and Mayoress will meet with Heart of Worcestershire College at the Guildhall before processing to the Cathedral at 11:45 for their graduation ceremony.
Nunnery Wood High School visit
The Mayor will give a talk to 300 students from Nunnery Wood High School on democracy and the civic role
MAYOR’S WEEK 7 – 13 SEPETEMBER
I have always been committed to supporting the work of our armed forces- both veterans and serving members.
Therefore, it was a privilege to join the Worcester Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club as they celebrated their 10th birthday last Saturday where I was joined by the city’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Pat Agar.
The Breakfast Club meets at the Crown Pub on the first Saturday of the month. From just 10 people meeting together, the club has grown into a remarkable community of 100 veterans.
That growth tells its own story – one of comradeship, mutual support, and the unbreakable bond that exists between those who have served.
This is more than just a breakfast. It is a place of belonging, where laughter, friendship, and sometimes difficult memories are shared among those who truly understand.
Worcester is richer for this club and the contribution its members make to our city. As Mayor, I have met many veterans at commemorations and civic events, and it is always humbling.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to those who serve and have served. As a city and as a nation we must continue working to ensure that service is recognised, celebrated, and supported.
There was further celebration of those who make such a difference to our city and our county when I and the Mayoress attended the Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards at the Bank House at Bransford.
I was honoured to be one of the judges, which was no easy task given the outstanding calibre of nominees working tirelessly across health and social care.
It was a glistening evening, with fabulously dressed nominees, guests and sponsors gathered to recognise dedication, compassion and commitment.
I was especially pleased to present the Mental Health Award to Stepway, a Worcester-based charity doing outstanding work supporting veterans. Their success was richly deserved and a reminder of the difference our city’s organisations make in people’s lives.
The awards also highlighted Worcester nominees such as the Mortuary Team from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals, named NHS Team of the Year, and Sensory Matters Worcestershire, who received the Health Care Employer Award.
Worcester can take great pride in these local heroes, whose compassion and commitment reflect the very best of our community.
It was a privilege to celebrate them all and witness such a powerful reminder of the care and kindness that underpin our city.