Mayor's News Gallery - Archive 2022 to 2023
Apr 2023 - Saltash Bowls Club First Bowl of the Year
Deputy Mayor of Saltash Cllr Julia Peggs bowled the first bowl at Saltash Bowls Club which also marks the start of their centenary year.
Apr 2023 - Saltash Library Hub Science Fair Prize Presentation
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford presented Mia age 10 with her prize.
Mar 2023 - Plymouth Networking Afternoon Tea for Civic Leads
On Monday 20th March Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Deputy Mayor of Saltash Cllr Julia Peggs attended a networking afternoon tea for civic leads hosted by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth Cllr Sue Dann.
Mar 2023 - Summerfields Park Spring Fair
On Saturday 18th March Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford attended the Summerfields Park Spring Fair. Over £300 was raised for the park refurbishment.
Jan 2023 - Outreach Paramedics leave for Ukraine
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford visited Outreach Paramedics in Saltash as they prepared to leave for a mission to Ukraine. The Mayor left a message of hope and support on the ambulance in support of those affected by the terrible events in Ukraine.
Nov 2022 - Lord Mayor's Charity Dinner
On Friday 25th November the Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford, Mayoress Sarah Bickford, Deputy Mayor Cllr Julia Peggs and Consort Geoff Peggs attended the Lord Mayor of Plymouth's Charity Dinner. The event was held in aid of Trevi and Gifted Women.
Nov 2022 - Platinum Jubilee Mural Unveiling
On Wednesday 23rd November the Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford along with Cornwall Cllr Hilary Frank, artist Chrissy Wallis and children from local primary schools unveiled the Jubilee murals. Created from Dock Dung china the murals celebrated Her late Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. The art work will be on permanent show at Saltash Library Hub for all to enjoy
Nov 2022 - Saltash Christmas light switch on
On Friday 18th November the Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford switched on the Saltash Christmas lights.
Nov 2022 - Saltash Remembrance Day Service
On Sunday 13th November 2022 Saltash held the annual Remembrance Day Service at Saltash Wesley Church. The service was followed by the town parade to the war memorial outside of St Nicholas and St Faith Church where wreaths were laid.
Oct 2022 - HMS Raleigh Passing Out Parade
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford attended the passing out parade at HMS Raleigh.
Aug 2022 - Mayor attends Ukraine Independence Day
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford attended the Ukraine Independence Day event held at PL12.
Jul 2022 - Milkshake Club Art Project
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford unveiling the art project at Saltash Baptist Church. The art work is now on display on Culver Road Bridge above the railway station.
Jul 2022 - Torpoint Civic Service
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford attended the Torpoint Civic Service. Pictured here with other civic guests.
Jul 2022 - Saltash Library Hub
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford, Mayoress Sarah Bickford and Cllr Jean Dent present Library Hub volunteer Keith Corbett with a certificate in recognition of five years of volunteering.
Jul 2022 - Saltash Lions President Handover event
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford attended the Saltash Lions President Handover event held at Ashtorre Rock, Saltash
Jun 2022 - Giants Art Show
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford attended the Scrapstore Giants Art Show. Funded by Tresorys Kernow the event was held at Isambard House, Saltash.
Jun 2022 - RAF & Allied Forces Monument Service
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at the RAF & Allied Forces Monument in Plymouth. The event was held in recognition and acknowledgement of all for whom the Monument was raised and those RAF and Allied Forces personnel lost in subsequent conflicts.
Jun 2022 - High Sheriff Summer Reception
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford attended the Summer Reception at the Old Vicarage, Lanhydrock hosted by the High Sheriff.
Jun 2022 - Forder Village Fete
Deputy Mayor Cllr Julia Peggs opened Forder Village Fete.
Jun 2022 - Burraton School circus fundraiser
Deputy Mayor Cllr Julia Peggs attended the circus fundraiser in aid of Burraton School.
Jun 2022 - Reception in recognition of years of service of Saltash Fire Brigade
The Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford hosted a reception for Saltash firefighters who have collectively served over 270 years in the town.
Jun 2022 - Mayor attends Saltash Lions Jubilee Fun Day
Mayor Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford with Saltash Lions Platinum King and Queen.
Jun 2022 - Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting event
Mayor Cllr Richard Bickford and Mayoress Sarah Bickford with the beacon lit in unison with the UK and Commonwealth to start the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Jun 2022 - Queen's Platinum Jubilee Town Crier Proclamation
Mayor Cllr Richard Bickford, Mayoress Sarah Bickford, Acting Town Crier Mr B Whipp, Deputy Mayor Cllr Julia Peggs, Deputy Mayor's Consort Geoff Peggs and Saltash resident Nelima Hunt.
May 2022 - St Stephens Church Fete
The Mayor and Mayoress attended the summer fete at St Stephens Church in aid of Ukraine.
May 2022 - Saltash and Plougastel Twinning Association
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford hosts guests from Plougastel, France
May 2022 - Mayor Making Ceremony
Mayor of Saltash Cllr Richard Bickford, Mayoress Sarah Bickford, Deputy Mayor Cllr Julia Peggs and Deputy Mayor's Consort Geoff Peggs
May 2022 - Saltash Town Council
At the Mayor Making Ceremony held on 23 May 2022 Saltash Mayor 2022-23 Cllr Richard Bickford signed the Book of Oaths.