The ‘voice of Newton Abbot’ relinquishes his Town Crier’s bell
A message from the Town Mayor 2018-2019 Councillor Ken Purchase
‘IT gives me great pleasure in being elected Mayor of Newton Abbot for the forthcoming year. I have had a great time being the Town Crier for Newton Abbot for 26 years and an ambassador. I have travelled up and down the country and overseas as well.
‘Now taking on the roll of Mayor it gives me time to tell you about our town. It is a historic market town with markets held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We like to think that we have the ideal shopping environment. The town centre is all on one level making it easy to get round to look at our shops, not forgetting that we have our own family-owned businesses. ‘Do not worry if you are not into shopping as there is plenty to see and do: our landmark St Leonard’s Tower, Forde House, Bradley Manor, Newton Abbot Leisure Centre; a day at the races, after which you can try some of our excellent cafes and restaurants. ‘Newton Abbot Town Council has taken on a number of services devolved from the district council, which would have ceased if we had
fayre and town criers’ competition to name a few. Last year’s Summer Nights food event with live music and entertainment proved to be a huge success and is making a comeback again this year. So come and join us!’
Cllr Ken Purchase Cllr Ken Purchase was born
in Tiverton but the family moved to Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, when he was six months old; he lived there for 20 years before moving to Ipplepen for a further 18 years.
not stepped up to the mark for the well-being of our community. We have a very hard working and dedicated team of staff and council members. Newton Abbot has a great sense of community; it’s a bustling town and a very popular place to live and work. ‘The council holds many free events during the year like the ever- popular carnival week, autumn
THEMayor’s chaplain for 2018-19 is Rev Patrick Parkes, Rector of Mission Community of Newton Abbot and his cadet is 16-year-old Jacob Whittle (pictured), a member of the 1322 Newton Abbot Squadron Air Training Corps. Jacob is a Year 11 pupil and prefect at Newton Abbot College where he was awarded Gold star prefect status during the Pride of Newton Abbot College awards. He has a gold star prefect leadership award, a Duke of Edinburgh bronze award and is aiming for a Gold award after completing his GCSEs this summer. He has completed two 35-mile Ten Tors challenges and was due to take 45-mile route this year with the RAFAC. He enjoys walking, travel and playing the guitar.
He worked as an apprentice plasterer for Hugh, Mills and Gaye, then moved to Centrax, and was finally a caretaker at Newton Abbot Adult Education Centre.
He has been involved with the Scout movement for nearly 60 years, is married to wife Dulcie, who has two sons and one daughter; he has two daughters, and together the couple have 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The deputy mayor for 2018-19 is Bradley Ward Lib Dem Cllr Richard Jenks. A former business consultancy partner, he has lived in Newton for 20 years. Born in Yorkshire, schooled in Bournemouth and married with three adult children he joined the council in 2015 and is chairman of Highweek Residents Association.
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