The Mayor of Walsall issues Christmas message ahead of most festive day

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The mayor of Walsall, Councillor Anthony Harris, has thanked residents for their community spirit and announced his chosen charities for this Christmas.

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00:00As the festive season approaches and the spirit of Christmas fills the air, I want to extend

00:10my warmest wishes to all the wonderful people across the Walsall Borough. I must say the

00:17six months I have spent as Mayor of Walsall has been the greatest honour of my life. I

00:23have visited many different communities and I have met countless people in various parts

00:28of the borough who truly showcase all that is good in the world. I have met many selfless

00:36and inspirational people who put the wellbeing of others ahead of their own, something which

00:43is always touching to see. I am truly thankful for all the work these people do.

00:58As the year draws to a close, I am reminded of the fantastic and adventurous year we have

01:07had. In May we had the joyous 150th celebration of our much-loved Walsall Arboretum. And only

01:15a few months later, we honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II with Walsall's own lasting

01:20memorial to her. Through the summer, I had the privilege of hosting a charity afternoon

01:27tea, awarding young artists for their anti-little posters and celebrating the remarkable 100th

01:33birthday of resident Mary Gutteridge back in August. I had the joy of visiting Walsall

01:39Manor Hospital to donate two push-along and two electric cars for young patients to use

01:45en route to surgery and treatment. It was wonderful seeing them in the action and the

01:50children smiling and laughing. It was also a great honour to join thousands of you all

01:56for Remembrance Day, to pay respects to those who fought for our freedom. We will remember them.

02:10For my memorial year, my selected charities are Well Wishes and the Children's Department

02:16at Walsall Manor Hospital, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and the Midland

02:21Air Ambulance Charity. As the months get colder, I encourage you all to keep warm and

02:29chicken on your loved ones, your neighbours, your family, members and friends. The Mayor

02:35Eston and I would like to wish you all, our residents, a peaceful, healthy and happy Christmas

02:43and New Year. God bless you all.

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