Friday 27th August 2010
So, just HOW many cups of tea will the Mayor drink during official engagements in his year of office?

That's the innocent question posed by the Mayor's Secretary which led to the Mayoral Cup Appeal being launched. It's proved to be a huge hit already and has bought out the competitive streak with some folk ringing up to ask just how many the Mayor drinks at each event and how many events he’ll attend this year!!

It's the major focus of the Appeal campaign this year and begins by encouraging people of all ages to participate in events throughout the town by paying a pound and having a guess how many cuppas the Mayor will drink whilst representing the Borough.

There's also a chance for anyone to host a Mayoral coffee morning or afternoon tea, again to raise funds for the Appeal. It's no need to be big but, by encouraging people to get together over a cuppa you can do your bit for Fairplay and the Samaritans in your local community.

Northern Tea Merchants on Chatsworth Road have kindly put together a package for these parties - tea bags, coffee with monies donated to the Appeal. It's a real team effort and much appreciated by the Mayor and Mayoress.

The piece de resistance of the campaign however is the specially created tea cup. Designed by Clare Gage, it’s a visual symbol of the whole initiative. Clare is a nationally known award winning ceramic designer whose work has featured in many up market home magazines. Based in Chesterfield she was only too glad to be involved in this Appeal. All tea cups are numbered limited editions, with a beautiful scented candle wax inside. They have been specially edged in the colours of the Appeal.

Details of how to organise a coffee morning or afternoon tea or where to buy a candle cup are available from the Mayor’s secretary Vivien Miller.

vivien.miller@chesterfield.gov.uk
Tel: 01246 345239
Fax: (01246) 345252
www.chesterfield.gov.uk

The next coffee morning will be held in Elder's Chapel, across from the
Co-op this Saturday morning, from 10a.m. The Mayor and Mayoress will be in attendance.

RECENT STORIES

THE MAYORAL WEEK -
Last week was a relatively quiet one for the Mayor, as events pick back up after Christmas but, as ever, a productive one. More...

A DAY TO REMEMBER AND RESPECT -
The Mayor and Mayoress of pay tribute to those who suffered in the Holocaust, signing the Commemoration Book in the Town Hall More...

FESTIVE FUNDRAISING WITH THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS -
It's been a quiet Christmas for the Mayor and Mayoress - but, though there weren't many engagements over the Festive period, it was still a profitable one for their charities More...

PRIDE OF CHESTERFIELD -
Ten young soldiers, after undergoing a gruelling selection process, today swore their Oath of Allegiance to the Queen during an emotional ceremony at the Mayor's Parlour. More...

IN THE COURSE OF ANOTHER BUSY
WEEK -
The Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield had attended Pathways AGM. This Charity, situated on Sheffield Road,... More...

A BUSY WEEK -
Invitations are coming in to the Town hall all the time, unbelievably some already for Carol Concerts, and the Mayor expressed his gratitude to the Deputy Mayor. More...

TABLE TOP SALE AND FAYRE -
The event is part of the Mayors Charity Appeal and is in aid of Fairplay and the Samaritans. More...

CHESTERFIELD DOING WELL - Our Discussion with His Worship the Mayor of Chesterfield this week began on the subject of the Development of Chesterfield. More...

THE MAYOR AND THE ARMED FORCES. Chesterfield has very close links with all the Armed Forces and those ties remain something which the Town is immensely proud of.
More...

THE MAYOR'S FIRST COLUMN -
The Mayoral Parlour is a real paradox ... steeped in tradition with souvenirs from visiting dignitaries lining the cupboards and robes of office in the corner. More...