Right-ho then, the Stapleton has announced its revived Mayor and Corporation election on Thursday and I'm up for it - who else? VOTE FOR ME!
This is a serious matter and I'll be looking for a small campaign staff now - Spin Doctor, Image Consultant, Policy Advisor, Joke Writer, Food Taster, Bribe Collector etc. If you think you have what it takes to join Team Krappyrubsnif, apply now! (Mayoral policy manifesto follows).
Where's the opposition? Show yourselves!
VOTE KRAPPYRUBSNIF!
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It's not much of an election if there's only one candidate, is it?
Anyway apparently they are doing some kind of buffet menu including something vaguely eighteenth century (I don't know, gruel or summat) and unveiling the badge / mayor at 8pm.
My preferred option is LPP (last past the post).
yes, the barmaids shall indeed be dressed as wenches! the costumes are being finalised today.
in terms of the elections, we now have 6 nominees. at 8 the badge will be unveiled, and then after that all the nominees will have 2 minutes in which to say their piece, after which we shall be passing round voting slips and then having a count and crowning the new mayor!
we are all very excited and hoping for a super splendid evening! all mayor nominees, get your most persuasive speeches ready! xxxx
It's on Wikipedia.
FOXIEST MAYOR IN THE STREET
I quite like the historical aspects of the Stroud Green Badge and the idea of reviving the 'Mayor and Corporation' again after 250 years is appealing in a sentimental kind of way, so good luck to the Stapleton. But personally, 'drinking clubs' just aren't my scene at all.
I like a tipple though so I will look in to see the new badge in place and have a drink to the memory of Sir Thomas Legg, whoever he was, but I've got something on earlier in the evening so won't make it until some time around 9pm - hopefully the wenches will still be there (I'll bring my own).
As Beth has mentioned, the ceremony starts at 8 with the unveiling of the badge, which really is stunning, followed by the election of The Corporation's mayor. We'll also have a special 'Corporation Ale' and Olde Tyme food available for the evening.
Hope to see some of you at the Stapleton tonight in celebration of what is a piece of genuine local history and a bit of good fun to boot.
All the best
Tom