'Town is lucky to have you' Bexhill Mayor tells local woman
Bexhill Mayor Memish Huseyin has heaped praise on local charity fundraiser Margaret Hayles.
Margaret founded the charity Dreams Come True, helping children with disabilities and serious illnesses, and even appeared on 'This Is Your Life' alongside some of the children the charity had supported.
They Mayor said: "One of the greatest privileges of being Mayor of Bexhill is having the opportunity to meet so many incredible people in our town. “There are residents who have dedicated huge parts of their lives to helping others, supporting charities, organising events and simply making our community a better place. It really is humbling, and sometimes you don’t realise just how lucky we are to have so many wonderful people quietly doing amazing things within Bexhill. “I had the pleasure of spending some time with Margaret Hayles, who I have actually known for many years and who many of you may recognise from around the town. “Margaret has some truly incredible stories to tell. Listening to her memories and hearing about the people she has helped over the years was genuinely inspiring. “Margaret also showed me her beautiful Bexhill-on-Sea 2027 Calendar. “What makes it even more special is that Margaret personally takes the photographs featured in the calendar, capturing some wonderful views of our town. The calendar is sold in local shops throughout Bexhill, with the proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support; another fantastic cause. “For me, these are some of the real highlights of being Mayor. It’s not simply about attending events or wearing the chains; it’s about meeting the people behind our community and hearing the stories that might otherwise go untold. “Thank you, Margaret, for everything you have done over the years, and thank you to everyone across Bexhill who gives their time, energy and kindness to help others and make our town such a special place to live. We really are incredibly lucky to have you."