Winchelsea takes centre stage in big Cinque Ports event

The Confederation of the Cinque Ports gathered in the town as Winchelsea took over the Speakership from Hastings, placing it at the heart of the Confederation’s ceremonial life for the coming year. Kt Bruce, who attended the event, said: “The occasion brought together The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Admiral Sir George Zambellas and his wife, the Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, Andrew Blackman, the High Sheriff, Michael Bedingfield DL, The Right Reverend Dr. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, Mayors of the Cinque Port towns , civic representatives and guests from across the Cinque Ports to celebrate a tradition which stretches back centuries, while also giving Winchelsea the opportunity to showcase its own remarkable history and community.”