Royal Wedding : Street Party : Cheshunt North Ward

Having been enchanted by the marriage celebrations' broadcast of TRH William and Catherine, Duke & Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey, Street Party guests were invited, just for fun, to wear a crown and be photographed on a throne.

Mrs Mins Gray certainly made the part of Queen her own, especially the Royal-wave as can be seen on the right.

Luncheons included BBQs and picnics which were shared by guests whose main topic of conversation was the Happy Couple and being Proud to be British! 

Mayor, Cllr Mark Mills-Bishop arrived just ahead of the concert by Downtown Artist Chloe Swaby
http://downtownartists.co.uk/coventry/ whose show he very much enjoyed.

Chloe wowed the audience of Friends of Hotspur Wood who were raising funds for Teens:)Unite http://www.teensunitefightingcancer.org/ the Mayor's chosen charity.

Talk turned to having more al fresco parties and setting diary dates;  how grateful we were for a wonderful day, to be recreated over and over again. 

A confetti bomb showered sunbathing guests at the end of the party as they toasted the Royal newlyweds:  Hip, Hip, Hooray! echoed around Saunders Close with the bunting and flags waving gently in the evening breeze and the dusk sunlight reflecting in clinking glasses.

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. Aristotle

Some years ago, whilst presenting prizes at Speech Day, Sir Clive Martin, Rt Hon Lord Mayor of London congratulated those who had won prizes and also commiserated with those who had not.

Sir Clive stated that throughout life, opportunities would certainly arise whereby individuals may rise higher than predicted whilst in an educational setting ~ and that many such eminent persons were known to him.

The stroke of genius was to give non-prize holders each a box of Smarties with the message 'only Smarties have the answer' ~ a magnanimous gesture that would be remembered by everyone for the idea that life holds promise, throughout it.

Later, Sir Clive introduced himself at a Master's Lodge supper where he spoke enthusiastically on many topics and about the Lord Mayor's Show in which Haileybury had participated.

Later still, students from Hertford Regional College learned during a visit to Mansion House that the Lord Mayor's main role, as it has been for centuries, is to represent, support and promote the businesses and the people of the City of London.

The students' fascination with The City triggered subsequent visits to the House of Commons, Big Ben and Portcullis House where debates were held on topics of interest to young people.

Sir Clive and I recalled his earlier speech and also discussed education this evening whilst attending a drinks reception to celebrate a musical concert held at Chapel, Haileybury in which we had both participated as part of the chorus.

This thread of events created pause for thought on my behalf and having reflected further I hope and trust that young people will overcome current government financial policy obstacles for education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity ~ and no matter what path we choose, a higher education will enhance our prospects.