Being Mayor is not all meetings and civic duties, occasionally we are allowed to have some fun too. When Cllr Tony Battle was Mayor of Coleshill, he brought back the tradition of the annual Ale Tasting. Where a group of ‘Tasters’ appointed by the Town Council are deployed on behalf of the residents to ensure the quality of the Ale being served by the local Publicans. 

Centuries ago the purpose was an important health and safety check on the ale being sold in the area. Towns and cities had their own Ale tasters. It’s a ceremonial role and the tasters are dressed flamboyantly, entering into the establishment and announcing their presence. 

This year we will be continuing the tradition on Friday 22nd October, whilst checking the quality of the ale, I will also be collecting for my chosen charity, the ‘Forget me Not Memory Café. 

You won’t miss us, so please join in and support.