Cheque presented to Willaston in Bloom

An evening of entertainment organised by Cllr Brian Silvester at Willaston Social Club to celebrate his 35 years of service as a Councillor raised more than £1,500 for local good causes in memory of former Parish Council Chairman Mike Heywood. A donation from the fund has now been made to Willaston in Bloom. A cheque for £440 was presented to Wayne Lewis Parish Councillor and Chairman of Willaston "Britain in Bloom" committee, on the Village Green in Willaston which is to be re-named 'Mike Heywood Green'. (See attached photo)

Cllr Silvester said," In the 'Small Town' category of the North West Britain in Bloom competition Willaston was successful again this year and was presented with the Silver award. The Willaston in Bloom group do wonderful work and I salute the local volunteers who give so freely of their time to make the village look so beautiful. There is a wonderful community spirit in Willaston and the award was fully justified. I pay tribute to all those many volunteers and the Parish Council who ensure that a wide range of local groups flourish and make the village such an excellent, beautiful and friendly place to live. 
I am pleased that I have been able to help in a small way in the continuing success of Willaston in Bloom. The money was raised in memory of Mike Heywood, the former Chairman of the Parish Council. I am sure he would be delighted with the recent success of the village he loved."
Cllr Silvester went on to say, "Thirty-five years service is a remarkable milestone in my life. There have been numerous highlights and successes and I will always treasure those. I greatly enjoy serving as a councillor. I would like to thank all those residents who have voted for me to be their Councillor over the last 35 years. It is an honour to serve them. I now look forward to the next 35 years!!!"


The attached photos show L to R, Willaston in Bloom volunteers Maureen Nash, Julie Lewis, Chairman Cllr. Wayne Lewis, Brian Silvester Sheila Davies, Former Mayoress of Crewe and Nantwich, and volunteer Cllr. John Flackett. 
  
Brian Silvester