Bracknell

Pupils from Broadmoor Primary School were welcomed to the heart of Bracknell Forest Council this week when they visited the Mayor, Cllr Bob Edger to find out how he helps their community.

The youngsters, aged 10 and 11, organised their meeting with the Bracknell Mayor as part of a special themed week which saw the whole school getting together with members of the community such as firefighters, the police and local politicians to find out what they do.

Twenty eight year six pupils and their teachers were taken on a tour of the Council chamber, followed by a visit to the Mayor's office where they took a closer look at the ceremonial robes and chains of office.

Cllr Edger said: "I have always had an enormous interest in the development of our young primary school children as they are our best investment for the future.

"This visit will help them understand the processes of local government and give them a small insight into how the Council works. Apart from this, being among these children is fun and I never fail to wonder at the direct questions they ask which are often very piercing, to say the very least."

Also on hand to field the questions were Bracknell Councillors Bob Wade and Jim Finnie.

Delyth Edwards, Broadmoor Primary School Headteacher, said: "The children really enjoyed their visit to meet the Mayor and Mayoress. They asked lots of questions and were very interested in the replies.

"They felt very privileged to be sitting in the Council chamber where our community leaders make their decisions.

"It was a very worthwhile visit and we were made to feel very welcome."

Bracknell Forest Counci