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I’ve always gone all out at these past events with my outfits. Although I don’t agree with 50s morals, I think their fashion celebrates curvy girls like myself.
Rotherham Vintage Hop
After winning their vote, Eve takes over from Cllr Pitchley who has been the figurehead of Rotherham for the past year. “I’ve been so lucky to be her deputy and will miss her greatly. But now I have some big shoes to fill as she did so much in her time. I’ll still be working at the hospital so you might not see me as often but I have some exciting changes and events planned.”
First on the agenda was
introducing the Community Angels initiative whereby those who have made a difference can be nominated to join Eve at the town hall for cream tea once a month. Launched in June, the first one saw veterans and their wives served cream tea by Eve and council leader, Chris Read.
The new mayor is also installing artist collections in residence
member of the Brinsworth and Catcliffe ward, Eve’s right- hand man will of course be her beloved Pat.
Following a series of bad health, Pat, who is now retired from the steel industry, will be her consort for the year.
“It’s perfect as I get to spend a lot of time with the man I love. Nobody understands me or this job role better than him. He’s been part of the trade unions himself and he’s spent weeks canvassing the streets with me before I was elected so he’s prepared for what will be involved for us both.” Together, Eve and Pat will be supporting five different charities during their time in office, all reflecting different aspects of Eve’s life and her beliefs.
To tie in with her roots at the homeless shelter and of course
Rotherham Pride
has chosen Open Minds Theatre to support this year in the hope of bringing the colourful display back to the town next year.
Run by REMA, Rotherham’s Ethic Minority Alliance, Eve is also supporting their Love is Louder project which has mixed art and love in live installations such as the Festival of Angels and Love Bomb as a peace-inciting response to the hate crime and marches which have overshadowed the town in recent years.
And adding a final charity into the mix, lifelong Chelsea fan Eve will support Rotherham United Community Sports Trust who have been active in expelling hate crime from the terraces at New York Stadium; her final event next springtime will be a Foot Ball at the stadium.
Along with her five chosen charities, Eve will also be heavily involved in other projects and events across the town, including helping marathon man Ray Matthews bring his ideas for a Rotherham half marathon to life. “I think it’s a brilliant idea and something that Rotherham needs. I ran in the Love Later Life race for Age UK and myself and Sharon Kemp, the chief executive of the council, have made a commitment to go running together.” With an open love of 1950s fashion, she relished at the chance to be actively involved in the annual Vintage Hop.
at the town hall, all funded by business donations. Starting in the garden room, the art created by three unique local artists will travel across town to places that art isn’t usually seen such as the steel works, factories and working men’s clubs.
Contrary to common
misconception, the town hall is such a welcoming place where everyone is friendly and down to earth. Eve’s plans and presence only add to knocking down the barriers that the door is closed to those outside the white stone walls. Along with her deputy, Cllr Alan Buckley, a retired fireman and
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her chosen profession, the most obvious charity for Eve is Shiloh, a Christian charity in Rotherham who offer refuge to the needy. Her daughter Rosina, now 25, also volunteers her time for Shiloh. As animal lovers with their own four-legged friend at home, Eve has chosen Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in North Anston and is determined to help fund new kennels up there. Look out for Lottie at upcoming events, Eve’s patterdale terrier mascot, who is searching for a forever home. Thanks to the success of Carnival last year which brought so much positivity to Rotherham, Eve
“I’ve always gone all out at these past events with my outfits.
Although I don’t agree with 50s morals, I think their fashion celebrates curvy girls like
myself. I love a petticoat or two and you’ll be seeing loads of different dress designs over the year, many of which I purchased from shops in the town centre.” A patron for the town, Eve
likes to keep things local. If she’s not having her hair, nails and
eyelashes done at Kuttin-Kru she’s in the many tea rooms in the town having a bite to eat.
“I went to the Buckingham Palace garden party in May to represent the borough and Gemma from the Button Tin made my headpiece so I’m looking forward to working with her more this year.”
With race nights, community BBQs and church events in the pipeline, Eve is also looking forward to welcoming new citizens into the borough over the coming year.
“Before I officially became mayor, I got to observe the citizen awards. There were all these people new to both the country and Rotherham all dressed up so presentably. The little ones were stood there with their hands on their hearts singing our national anthem. It just made me cry. “My son Adam works in New Zealand as a probation officer and he’s lived in Burma and India – the furthest I’ve ever been in Benidorm.”
A breath of fresh air and an uplifting change for Rotherham, we’re really excited to follow Eve’s journey over the next year. With strong beliefs and a genuine good heart, she is exactly what this town needs to push in the right direction.
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