Wargrave House students meet town Mayor

The Mayor, Sue Murphy, previously visited the school where she was catered for by the students themselves.

Karen Tarbuck, Office and Communications manager at Wargrave House, said: “Recently, the Mayor of St Helens had the pleasure of experiencing the hospitality from our students during a recent celebration event which included a visit to their Cosy Corner Café, which they run at the college. 

“During this visit, the students were very interested in talking to the Mayor about her role and following this, the Mayor asked if the students would be interested in visiting the Mayor’s parlour at St Helens Town Hall to find out more and to have a tour.”

The students later received an official invite to visit the Mayor’s Parlour for tea.

The students pictured in the Council Chamber

The students are currently completing travel training as part of their studies, which included a trip to the Town Hall using public transport.

Tea and biscuits were provided for the students and an opportunity to ask questions to the Mayor regarding the antiques that were stored at her Parlour.

The students having tea and biscuits with the Mayor

They were also interested to learn about the history of the past Mayors of the town.

During their trip, the students received a tour around the Town Hall, which included a browse in the Council Chambers where they learnt how the local council works. 

The students later got to sign an official visitors book that goes into the archives. 

Karen added: “It meant so much to them to know their visit would be recorded in the history books.  It was an incredibly special day and the students felt that their opinions were really valued, as well as learning a great deal about our local history and continuing their travel training.

“The whole trip was informative, educational and totally enjoyable.”