Children in Haverhill will get a close-up view of ceremonial regalia when the Mayor of St Edmundsbury visits three schools in the town.
Councillor Stefan Oliver will wear his robes and chain of office when he meets pupils at St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School on Monday 20 February and Castle Hill Middle School and Clements Primary School on Monday 6 March.
Youngsters will be shown the impressive Sword of State and items such as the mace which are carried at ceremonial events.
Cllr Oliver will talk about his duties at civic events and answer questions about local democracy. He will be accompanied by Councillors George Hatchwell and Mary Martin.
The programme includes:
Monday 20 February: 9.30am St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School. Tour of classrooms to meet pupils.
Monday 6 March: 8.30am at Castle Hill Middle School. The Mayor will join assembly.
Monday 6 March: 10am at Clements Primary School. The Mayor will attend assembly, talk to pupils about his role and answer questions.
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ISSUED BY MARIANNE HULLAND, COMMUNICATIONS UNIT, ST EDMUNDSBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL. Tel 01284 757034. marianne.hulland@stedsbc.gov.uk
