CIVIC dignitaries proceeded through the streets of Bewdley as part of the Mayor's annual Service and Parade.

The Mayor of Bewdley, Councillor Anna Coleman, was joined by members of Bewdley Town Council and Wyre Forest and Worcestershire civic dignitaries as they made their way from the Guildhall to St Anne's Church, in Load Street, for a service on Sunday (June 25).

The Bewdley Scout and Guide Band performed a rousing march before the service, which was led by Minister Tom Cox from Bewdley Baptist Church and was hosted by Bewdley Churches Together.

Cllr Coleman said: "The service was a wonderful celebration of Bewdley's spirit of community with all the Bewdley churches taking part.

"My thanks go to all the church representatives and in particular to Tom Cox and to St Anne's for making me feel so welcome."

As well as being joined by mayors from Stourport, Kidderminster, Worcester, Malvern and Evesham, Councillor Anne Hingley, chairman of Worcestershire County Council and John Campion, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, were also in attendance.

Kyle Daisley, events officer for Bewdley Town Council, added: "Bewdley was very privileged to have so many local civic representatives and we hope that they all went back to their respective towns with good memories of the welcome they received in Bewdley."

The mayor also showcased her two charities for her mayoral year - Friends of Riverside North Park and the Bewdley Foodbank.

The service and parade was followed by tea and cake in the Guildhall.