Meeting the Mayor

Over the years, a lot of things have changed and our likes are one of them. This week at the Dickens Social Reporters, we interviewed the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Lynden Thorpe about her best day. After having a chat, we got some rather unexpected answers. Surely you would guess that meeting the Queen would be number one on her list, wouldn’t you? Well apparently not…

We started off by asking her about her best day as a teenager. She told us all about the Stevie Wonder concert she saw with her friends at the Ilford Palais. It was one of his first concerts, and he played the harmonica. She described it as an amazing and spectacular experience.

Then we got on to the topic of her best day as mayor. She started off by telling us that meeting the Queen was a close second, but her favourite memory just topped that. The Military parade made her see that our community is very close and caring. Soldiers who had just come back from Afghanistan marched through the streets of Romford. It was made even better by the crowds of people out on the streets, supporting the people who fight for our country. Councillor Thorpe talked to the soldiers and their families, and they were all very optimistic. The whole community supported them, and it really was something that would put a smile upon your face.

Overall, it was a lovely experience meeting the Mayor, and we would like to thank her for coming to talk to us.

By Abigail