After the investiture of Sarah as mayoress, and councillor Julia as deputy mayor, and Geoff as her consort, pennies were thrown by the mayor and mayoress from the Guildhall window to a few children waiting below following the town’s ancient tradition, but a change this year with the fruit being given to the children not thrown from the window.   At the same time the bells of St Nicholas and St Faith Church (next door to the Guildhall), rang out to welcome the new mayor.