CHAIRMAN’S ENGAGEMENTS

17 July 2012 – 14 October 2012

17 July The Chairman attended the official re-opening of the Age UK Shop in Banbury

23 July The Chairman attended the funeral service for ex Councillor David Turner at Drayton Parish Church

25 July The Chairman opened the Play Day Event in People’s Park, Banbury

August No Events

6 The Chairman judged the cake competition at September Bodicote House as part of the Cherwell Community Games Day and then attended the barbeque took part in some of the games later in the day.

11 The Chairman attended the official opening of the September new Stewart Factory in Banbury

13 The Chairman attended an event called ‘What’s September Next in Supporting BME Communities?’ hosted by the Sunrise Multicultural Project at Banbury Town Hall

14 The Chairman attended and opened the Voluntary September Organisations Forum held at Bodicote House

16 The Chairman and his wife attended the Battle of September Britain Parade and Service hosted by Banbury Town Mayor.

18 The Chairman attended the official opening of September Langford View Care Centre and Centurion House Extra Care Housing Scheme in Bicester hosted by the Chairman and Trustee Directors of the Oxfordshire Care Partnership.

19 The Chairman attended the opening of Norbar September Tools new premises in Banbury

20 As part of his ‘raising awareness of the Council’ September initiative, the Chairman visited North Kidlington Primary School

20 The Chairman and his wife attended the Institution September by the Rt. Rev Colin Fletcher OBE, Bishop of Dorchester and the Induction and Installation by the Reverend Canon Judy French, Assistant Archdeacon of Oxford, of the Reverend Ronald Hawkes as Rector of the Wykeham Benefice which was held in Broughton Church and afterwards at Broughton Castle

22 The Chairman attended a Charity Rugby Match September organised by Bicester Town Mayor at Bicester Rugby Club where Bicester RUFC played a team from 23 Pioneer Regiment.

22 The Chairman and his wife attended Rosemary September Higham’s 70 th Birthday ‘Singing for Heroes’ Concert at St Mary’s Church Banbury which raised money for Help for Heroes

26 The Chairman attended Christopher Rawlins September School in Adderbury for their Schools in Action event which was part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations.

28 The Chairman attended Banbury Town Council’s September MacMillan Coffee Morning at Banbury Town Hall

29 The Chairman and his wife attended the Blue September Plaque unveiling for Ronnie Barker at the house where he was born in the Cowley Road, Oxford

29 The Chairman and his wife attended the Cherwell September Sports Awards held at Spiceball Leisure Centre where he presented the awards.

1 October The Chairman attended the WRVS Diamond Champions Celebration held at their headquarters in Banbury on Older People’s Day and presented the awards.

4 October The Vice Chairman attended the Memorial Service for ex Councillor Dick Makepiece at St Mary’s Church, Lower Heyford

7 October The Chairman attended Banbury Town Council’s Canal Day and judged the colouring competition

8 October The Vice Chairman attended the South East Reserves Forces and Cadets’ Association Awards Ceremony at Abingdon School hosted by HM Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire and the County Chairman, SE Reserve Forces.

9 October The Chairman attended the High Sheriff’s Law Lecture and Court Sermon at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

12 October The Chairman attended an event to celebrate the completion of Dashwood Court (new affordable homes for local people) in Banbury

12 October The Vice Chairman and his wife attended the Mayor of Witney’s Charity Dinner in Witney

14 October The Chairman and his wife attended the South Northamptonshire Council Civic Service at St Lawrence’s Church in Towcester which was hosted by The Chairman of SNC.