Bracknell

The Mayor welcomed new citizens to Bracknell Forest last Monday (April 14) at a special ceremony held at the Syrett Suite, Easthampstead Park.

Citizenship ceremonies take place every month in the borough.

They mark the end of a long journey for those seeking British citizenship.

The ceremonies are conducted by a registrar and Cllr Mrs. Gill Birch, Mayor of the borough of Bracknell Forest, attends each one as the Queens representative.

She gives a speech, welcoming all new citizens to the borough, and presents them with their certificate of British nationality.

Cllr Mrs Birch said: "I am always very proud to be involved in these ceremonies, welcoming people to Bracknell Forest as British citizens.

"Citizenship can take many years and the ceremony means so much to the people who attend them.

"The ceremony is a celebration of their new status and is a moving and triumphant occasion for all involved."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council