Dronfield Eye Issue 213 September 2023

mayor ’ s EYE
Coun Susan Burkitt, Town Mayor of
Dronfield, presents her monthly
update for Dronfield Eye readers
T
HE blessing of Dronfield Woodhouse’s well dressing at
Carr Lane was the first engagement for my husband and
consort Keith and I since I last caught up with readers.
Unfortunately, it was a very wet event when wellies and brollies
were the order of the day. Despite the challenges of recent
weather, Janet and her team had done an amazing job with an
Alice In Wonderland theme this year and the collection in aid of
the Fairplay charity, based in Chesterfield. (See page 24).
The next day we attended the Studio Dance & Theatre
Academy’s A New Generation Performance, at the Civic Hall,
featuring children of all ages.
Natasha and her team put on an absolutely fantastic show and
the children were brilliant.
Next was the 50th anniversary celebration for the 7th Dronfield
Gosforth Valley Scout Group, which was well attended and
featured various displays. It was a pleasure to meet different
generations who had been involved with the Scouts.
Earlier in August, Keith and I were back in Dronfield
Woodhouse, this time visiting the Community Support Hub, on
Moray Place, for an event to mark their first anniversary. Once
again, it was a pleasure to meet and chat to people who attend
and I would like to thank Farida and her team for all their hard
THE annual Dronfield Civic Service, which is open to
everyone, will be held in the Civic Hall, on Sunday,
17th September, at 11am.
This year’s event will have a focus on the
community and will be followed by refreshments.
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mayor’s
EYE
Dronfield Town Mayor, Coun Sue Burkitt, pictured at the
Rockin’ Roots music festival with her consort, husband Keith
Burkitt (right), Dronfield First Responders David Hormigo and
Neil Hayter, and event organiser John Firminger. See P64-65
work and dedication. I wish them all the best for the future. (See
page 10).
Last, but not least, I officially opened the Rockin’ Roots Charity
Music Festival at Hill Top Club, the proceeds of which were in aid
of the Dronfield First Responders, who do an amazing job. Our
community are very lucky to have them.
Everybody appeared to be having a wonderful time and I would
like to say thank you to John and everyone else involved for
making the evening a success.
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