Hamish reports: “As Deputy Mayor of the borough I had the reminder (if ever I needed it!) on Sunday 4th December 2011 that Christmas is but just 3 weeks away!  I attended two very memorable events on Sunday afternoon as the Deputy Mayor. The first was the Christmas Party held for local senior citizens by the Worcester Park Scouts Group with an excellent and very funny show provided by the Scouts. Then I went over to the St. Raphael’s Hospice in North Cheam where amongst the hardworking staff connected with the Hospice, the Mayor of Merton and myself sang some really beautiful Christmas Carols. We were standing in front of an outdoor crowd of apparently over 2,500 people!  It was a very poignant reminder for us all to remember those of our family and friends who have passed away having suffered from cancer and the outstanding work done by the local Hospice in North Cheam. Please give generously to the St. Raphaels’  Hospice.”