Mayoral reception at Morden Park house

On Thursday night, I hosted a civic mayoral reception in the grounds of Morden Park House attended by over 200 people. Although I became mayor three weeks, Merton decided a few years ago to have a separate reception after the mayor making rather then have it on the same night. At the event were a variety of guests including Merton Council colleagues, officers, family, and friends along with people who have contributed to the Borough of Merton and have been of assistance to the mayoral office. The venue itself is beautiful, and even more so on what was the idyllic summer evening. The reception an ensemble from Merton Music Foundation, who performed a medley of music. I would like to thank everyone in the mayoral office for making the event such a success, it seemed from feedback that people had a good time and enjoyed the evening.