CATHOLIC MAYOR OF FYLDE

On 29 May 2022 St Joseph’s church in Ansdell was the venue for its first Civic Sunday following the installation of Councillor Ben Aitken as The Worshipful Mayor of Fylde earlier in the month.  The Mass was attended by mayors of nearby councils, Fylde Borough councillors and officials and representatives of local organisations as well as parishioners. 

Mayor Ben and Mayoress Bernadette Aitken

 

Ben had been a Catenian from 2003-2007 but resigned to concentrate on his council work.  During that time another former Catenian, Ron Wilson, was Mayor of Fylde.  Ron had also resigned following a stroke to concentrate on his council work. 

Bro. Adrian Crook had been invited to attend the mayor making ceremony on 11 May as his father, William, had been Mayor of Lytham St Annes for the year 1956-57.  Lytham St Annes was incorporated into Fylde Borough following the reformation of local government in 1974.  William Crook was the first President when the Circle was re-inaugurated in 1968.