Mayor's News Archive

OkeRail 150th Anniversary

The Mayor of Okehampton was joined by the Mayor of West Devon during the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Okehampton's Railway. On Saturday 2nd October 2021 the Mayor read a proclomation and there was an exhibition of artwork from the local school children. On the Sunday a ceremonial key was presented at the Railway station

Carnival 2021

Thank you from the Mayor and Mayoress to the Carnival Committee

I would just like to thank Karen and all of the Carnival Committee for organising and executing a first-class carnival this year under difficult circumstances.

I would also like to thank those participating, both young and old, for dressing up and getting involved, and all those organisations that facilitated it’s smooth and safe transition through their stewarding and traffic control.

Jill and I, during both processions, were delighted to see so many people with smiling faces. During the course of the evening procession, aside from hearing young voices saying ‘Its Father Christmas’ or ‘Is he a King’, the thing we heard the most was the laughing voices on happy faces of cheerful people, enjoying their communities’ traditional activities, celebrations and silly antics.

It was great to see some normality again. So, to the committees, participants, stewards, spectators and Okehampton, well done.

Bob & Jill Tolley

Cheque Presentation to the Museum of Dartmoor Life 2022

On Thursday 9th June Cllr Bob Tolley presented the museum of Dartmoor life with a grant cheque for £3500.

The Mayor of Okehampton at the opening of a new Dream-a-way holiday venue

Helping to make dreams come true for Devon’s children and adults with disabilities or life affecting health conditions

Cheque Presentation to the North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Group 2022

Presentation of cheque by the Mayor