Mayor of Driffield

30/03/2026

Just a few photos of my various visits during my year

30/03/2026

Here is a photo at the duck race.

25/07/2025

On Thursday June 19th I was invited by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire Mr Jim Dick O.B.E. to attend a reception to introduce himself and his role.

This also the new Mayors an opportunity to meet each other.

During the reception the Lord-Lieutenant presented a British Empire Medal to Mrs Valerie French of Barmby
Moor for her services to cycling .

06/05/2025

Good morning all. Today is my last day as Mayor of Driffield. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me this last twelve months and everyone who has stopped me in the street to say kind things. I appreciate you all. It has been one of the best and busiest years of my life. I have met some extraordinary people. I shall miss my time as Mayor and have loved it! I shall still be on Driffield Town Council working hard for you all just not so publicly. Thanks again everyone. Take care. Sharing with you a couple of my favourite pics of the year. 😃 xx

27/04/2025

Wow what an amazing day, amazing weather, amazing people and amazing cars. We booked the weather this year and hopefully again for next year. Thank you to everyone who brought a car or came for a wander and to spectate. Lovely day. Thank you all. Xx

05/04/2025

Just home from a wonderful couple of hours watching the Driffield Male Voice Choir at Nafferton Church. They held their Pleasant and Delightful concert in amazing surroundings. We were also introduced to one of the most amazing young talents with a most beautiful voice, Rose Wilson. Brilliant.

31/03/2025

17/03/2025

So on Saturday afternoon I held my civic event at Driffeld Cricket Club. I didn't get chance to get many pictures but there will be plenty in the paper I'm sure. My charity this year is the Wold Rangers Way and I hope we have managed to raise a decent amount for them. I invited fellow Mayor's from around the area, the High Sheriff and people from all areas within the town. Business owners, people involved in charities, the Male Voice Choir and varying other representatives from our amazing town. Not going to lie, this was the scariest thing I've ever done but I think people had a great day, thank you to Mark Blakeston for the presentation on the Wold Rangers Way, thank you to Pam for the amazing buffet and Flakey for being my DJ for the day. Thank you to all who attended and all who donated. As I say, check the paper for better pictures. Have a great week everyone.

15/03/2025

Last night myself and Deputy Mayor Fred Smith attended the Hedon Civic Black Tie Civic event. We scrub up quite well. It was a lovely evening in a most stunning location. Lambert House in Hedon. This year has seen a wonderful and supportive group of fellow Mayor's, contorts and deputies form. We have supported each other through our Mayoral terms. It's lovely to be able to thank each other in our own ways. Plus Colin makes his own jam. Always a bonus.

09/03/2025

Well what a weekend it's been. One thing you may not know is that I an Archer. I am the chairman of my club Wolds Archers. I've been shooting for a fair few years now and the sport is one my passions. So it was my absolute honour to be asked to be the Lady Paramount at the Abba Dabbo Do competition at Burton Agnes for some good friends. Of course I had to enter the comp as well. I didn't win but the day was amazing. Glorious weather and a glorious competition. Great fun and good company. Then today I had attended the Mayor Of Withernseas Civic event with my deputy Fred Smith. Very well attended event and some fabulous views in Withernsea if not a little chilly. Lol. (Just a few pics of the many there are)

02/03/2025

This afternoon I had the honour of attending the East Riding of Yorkshire County Legal Service for the High Sheriff Chris Henson. It was a very well attended Service and it was wonderful to learn what the role of High Sheriff entails. Chris has attended so far in his one year term 250 events, that is a huge dedication. Also, I had never been in St Mary's church before. The building is beautiful. I will be going back for another look at some point. Wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

09/02/2025

So we are now entering the Civic function period of the Mayoral year. This is a time fellow Mayor's take time to thank colleagues and people who have helped and advised them over their year. They also take the opportunity to raise money for their chosen charity. Last night I attended Bridlington Mayor's event. It was a lovely event and the food was that good I forgot to get pics. Some think this is just ceremony but it is also a great time to get Driffield noticed and take advise and ideas from other councillors and Mayor's. Have a lovely Sunday everyone.