The Mayor of Thetford 2010/2011

Councillor Pauline Quadling

The Mayor of Thetford wears a chain of office when carrying out many official engagements. The chain is also worn on ceremonial occasions as part of the official dress. The ceremonial dress also includes other regalia. The office of Mayor can be Male or Female - with either a Mayoress or Consort in support.

Profile

I was born in London and moved to Thetford in 1968. At first I lived at Ash Close remaining there until 1975. Then I moved to the Abbey Estate. I moved to the Town Centre in 2003. I have four children and eight grandchildren.

I work as the Centre Manager at Riversdale, which is a centre for Charitable and voluntary organisations giving help and advice to the Community on a range of family related and disability issues including mental health.

I have worked with the Abbey Community since 1977. I spent five years from 1976- 1981 working at the Abbey Play Group, and I have been the Secretary of the Abbey Tenants & Residents Association for 17years.

In 2005 I became a Town Councillor in a by-election for the Abbey Ward. At the 2007 elections, I was elected as a Town Councillor and also a District Councillor . I enjoy my work as a Councillor, as it enables me to express the views of the electorate I represent.

Working with the community and organising projects gives me great enjoyment. I especially like working with the very young and teenagers. Some of the projects I have organised have been: Thetford Pop Idols, Thetford’s Got Talent, Bus trips to the Coast and Garden Fetes. I also help to organise on behalf of the Town Council the very popular free Band Concerts in the Kings House Gardens during the Summer months.

If you have any enquiries regarding the Mayor of Thetford please contact the Civic Secretary at civicsecretary@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk or on tel: (01842) 754247.