Page 11 - Jigsaw October 2019

Chairman’s Report – Cllr Karen Draycott
As we enter Autumn with holidays taken and children back to school, I have been thinking about the packed summer we have had. It started with the week of
the Arts Festival in June, then there was the Teddy Bear’s picnic in the Peace Park in August. The weekly Kids Film Club at the Plaza during the summer holidays has been well attended,
and in August I also had the great pleasure of attending a ‘Step n Groove’ session and joining in with the fun.
building. We would hope for a positive outcome in the very near future and will keep you updated.
The Mayoral charity this year is Mind and we are currently seeking to find a permanent place for Mind in Thrapston. The aim is to have a place in which local people can access mental health support and advice in their own community. My mammoth day of silence is on the 21st September in the High Street, Thrapston raising money for Mind. Please do come along.
Our Civic Service will be on Sunday 29th September at 3pm in St James Church where the school choir will
Next year will be the
centenary of the Peace
Park. We have recently
formed a working party to
discuss enhancements for
the Park. As and when firm decisions have been agreed by Full Council, these will be communicated. Just a reminder - all Full Council meetings are open to the public.
We continue to negotiate with Northants County Council about the future of the Library provision and the
The Cinnamon Trust
Cllr Karen Draycott
be singing and the sea cadets will be
on parade. The theme of this service
is “community”. You are very welcome
to attend our annual Civic event and come to the Plaza afterwards for light refreshments where you will be serenaded by the beautiful singing of the Allegra choir. I hope to see you there.
Donations made by residents who collect the dog poo bags from the Town Council office, and the library on Saturdays, now total £497.18.
This is a fantastic amount and is being put to good use by the Cinnamon Trust who look after the pets of elderly and terminally ill people.
For more information please see www. cinnamontrust.org.uk.
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