Falmouth mayor Steve Eva holds last civic service 2023

The parade passes through town (Image: Jory Mundy)

Sunday, April 23 was Cllr Eva’s last Civic Service before he steps down as mayor on May 22, his birthday.

The parade to and from King Charles the Martyr Church was led by the Falmouth Town Marine Band (Image: Jory Mundy)

The parade to and from King Charles the Martyr Church was led by the Falmouth Town Marine Band and many other mayors attended including Penryn, Launceston, Bodmin, Redruth, St Ives and Camborne.

Falmouth Marine Band in full flow (Image: Jory Mundy)

Also in attendance were Deputy Lord Lt Kim Conchie, the local MP Cherilyn Mackrory, Fal Docks MD, Chair of Rotary, Harbour Commissioner, Head of St Mawgan, officers from RFAs Argos and Mounts Bay and many others.

Falmouth Sea Cadets were in attendance (Image: Jory Mundy)

Cllr Eva gave out two awards. The Andy Hocking award to Petty Officer Fran Mitchell for 20 years service to the Sea Cadets.

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The Spirit of Falmouth award to Falmouth Rugby Club for their sport and community support to Falmouth in their 150th this year in existence.

Lined up on The Moor (Image: Jory Mundy)

Speaking after the service, Cllr Eva told the Packet: “Although I will miss the role as mayor it is time to stand aside for another to take my place and allow me to take a holiday and catch up with family and friends plus many neglected jobs around the house.”

Veterans of the armed forces were in attendance (Image: Jory Mundy)

Cllr Eva has served four terms as mayor and led the council throughout the pandemic.

Dignitaries and VIPs from all over the county attended (Image: Jory Mundy)

It is expected that deputy mayor Kirstie Edwards will take over from Cllr Eva as the mayor when the next mayor making ceremony takes place on May 22.

She was voted mayor elect by fellow councillors recently.