Mayor's Civic Service Raises Funds for CHUMS Charity
Date Added: 23/04/2024
The Sandy Town Council Annual Civic Service took place at the St Swithun’s Church on 7th April 2024. This year’s service celebrated carers in the community by highlighting the work of young carers within Sandy.
The well-attended event was coordinated by Sandy Town Council’s Mayor’s Office with support from the Sandy Air Cadets and Fire Cadets. In attendance were Deputy Lieutenant Julian Polhil, High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Bav Shah and Chief Fire Officer Andy Hopkinson. Mayors from the following towns were also present to grace the occasion: Arlesey, Biggleswade, Dunstable, Flitwick, Houghton Regis, Huntingdon, Luton, Newport Pagnell, Raunds, Rushden, Shefford and Stotfold. A wide cross section of members of the Sandy community, including Town Councillors, charities and community group leaders made up the estimated 100 guests who attended the service.
A collection was taken during the service for CHUMS, the Mayor’s selected charity, raising over £500 to support their work in safeguarding the mental and emotional health of children, young people and young carers in Bedfordshire. Cllr. Hewitt thanked everyone for their support and closed the service with a reception in the St Swithun’s Church.