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18 May 99

NEW MAYOR AND SHERIFF FOR THE BOROUGH OF POOLE

Cllr Bill Wretham has been elected Mayor of the Borough of Poole for 1999-00, at the Mayor Making on Tuesday 18 May 1999. Cllr Joyce Jones was elected Sheriff and Cllr Graham Curtis, Poole Mayor for 1998-99, was appointed Deputy Mayor.

Bill Wretham is the 751st Mayor of Poole and has chosen two charities for his Mayoral year:

Age Concern Poole was formed in 1983 and is one of over 1400 local Age Concern organisations in the UK. Together they provide information, advice, support and friendship through day centres, together with a wide range of specialised services for older people. Bill was a founder member and Treasurer of the Poole Branch and currently serves as Vice-Chairman. In addition to its Age Concern shop in Parkstone, the Poole Branch run 9 "Pop-In" Centres across the Borough. The centres provide a variety of facilities for the active elderly including outings, parties, lunches and talks.

Bill was also closely involved in starting up the popular Buss-Bus Transport scheme which gives Poole residents access to a 15 seater minibus driven by volunteer drivers. Bill hopes to fund a smaller vehicle to enable the Transport Scheme to be extended.

The second charity aims assist the prevention of blindness from Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in the UK. The International Glaucoma Society gives advice, raises awareness and funding for clinical research and treatment in addition to campaigning for improved glaucoma services. It is estimated that approximately half a million people sufferer from Glaucoma in the UK.

Rev. Robert Mason, Rector of the Parish Church of St James was appointed Chaplain by the Mayor.

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NEW MAYOR AND SHERIFF FOR THE BOROUGH OF POOLE


Mayor of Poole Cllr Bill Wretham said: "Whilst we are not Poole-born residents, my wife Peggie and I have been enjoying the beauty of the town and the friendliness of the people since 1951. Therefore, as a relative new comer, it is a great honour for me to be Mayor of Poole in the Millennium year. In addition to its distinguished and proud history, Poole has many features which will ensure the town's successful future as we cross into this new era. If in my role as Mayor I can make the world more aware of Poole, do some good and help other people, I will be a happy man."

Cllr Joyce Jones, Sheriff of Poole, who will be supporting the Mayor in civic duties and responsibilities, said: "I am proud to be the latest in a long line of Sheriffs and proud to be a citizen of the Historic Borough of Poole. The Great Charter states that the Sheriff should be a 'discreet, fit and proper person. I shall do my very best to fulfil those conditions."

Cllr Graham Curtis in his outgoing Mayoral speech said: "Over the last twelve months Elizabeth and I have had so many unforgetable days which we have been privileged to celebrate with the people of Poole. The 750th Anniversary Celebrations, Royal Marines Freedom March and Day in the Life of Poole are just a few of the many we will all remember. I would like to thank everyone for making this such a proud and memorable year to be Mayor."

Michelle Holland - tel. 01202 633295