From The Right Worshipful The Mayor of Bath Councillor Michelle O’Doherty: A heartfelt thank you on behalf of the whole city
On 25 March, The Right Worshipful The Mayor of Bath Councillor Michelle O’Doherty hosted the Mayor of Bath’s Honorary Guides Annual Dinner at the Guildhall
The Mayor welcomed the Guides and praised the work that they do, – both in welcoming visitors to the city and also in supporting the Mayoralty at the Mayor Making Ceremony and the opening of the Mayor’s Parlour at the Guildhall during Museum’s Week. She said:
“We celebrate the dedication, knowledge, and enthusiasm that you all bring to your roles as guides, and the wonderful service you give to our city. As Mayor, I have had the privilege of seeing firsthand the invaluable work you do. A heartfelt thank you on behalf of the whole city.”
The Chair of the Guides Duncan Barley responded on behalf of the Corps. “This last year has been a special one for the Guides, who celebrated their 90th anniversary of providing free tours around the city.”
Last year was also a record breaking one for the Guides. They led over 2,500 walks showing over 46,000 people around our beautiful city with a range of classic walks, special walks and group walks.
In addition to recognising the quantity and quality of walks, there was also a celebration of an incredible 50 years of Guiding from the ever-youthful Roland Adamson who started as a guide on 1 March 1975.
The Guides also warmly welcomed those who have qualified as new Guides in the last year.
[The attached photo shows the Mayor, the Chair of the Guides (front right) the Training Manager and the new Guides, Mayor’s Consort (Mr Christopher Godfrey) (middle back row)]
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The Mayor’s theme for the year is “Bath – a home for everyone. “
The Mayor’s ongoing Charity is ‘The Mayor of Bath’s Relief Fund’, which helps people in need in the City.
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