Robes and chain to be donned by 25th "Little Mayor"

Now in its 25th year, Rotherham's unique tradition of having a Little Mayor for the Day will return when Zoe Fathers assumes Mayoral duties alongside The Mayor of Rotherham Maggi Clark and Consort Peter Clark on October 28.

Little Mayor Zoe said: “I am really looking forward to my day as Little Mayor as being Deputy for the afternoon last year was a fantastic experience, so a full day will be even better, it is a real honour.”

A hectic day of activities begins with Zoe being picked up in the Mayoral car from her house, then on to the Town Hall for a robing ceremony, official letter signing and a press call.

Zoe, a student at Dinnington Primary School, will then visit Wentworth Garden Centre for a tour around their Family Farm.

From there, the Little Mayor and party will visit Sandygate Residential Care Home, in Wath, to surprise one of its residents on her 107th Birthday.

Zoe will then return to the Town Hall to host a lunch, where she will be joined by Deputy Little Mayor Liam Walker, a student at Bramley Grange Primary School, followed by a tour of the Town Hall.

The afternoon's activities take the Little Mayor and Deputy Little Mayor to Boston Castle for a Hallowe’en Family Fun Day, with a chance to make a Halloween lantern. 

Then, they will embark on a short tour of the Grade II listed building — originally a shooting lodge — built in 1773 by the Earl of Effingham.

This exciting day will end on a sweet note for Zoe and Liam with a visit to Scarlett's Coffee Bar and Deli for tea and scones.

Zoe said: “I am really looking forward to my day as Little Mayor as being Deputy for the afternoon last year was a fantastic experience, so a full day will be even better, it is a real honour.”

The Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Maggi Clark, added: "Little Mayor for the Day is a wonderful tradition, unique to Rotherham, and one I'm very glad we celebrate. 

"I'm so pleased to welcome Zoe to Rotherham Town Hall and show her what an honour it is to be the First Citizen of the town.

"I am very much looking forward to the day's activities and sharing the experience with Zoe and Liam.”