Stan Angol 2009-2010
Pam Mason 2008-2009
Pam been on the corporation for many years. Pam arrived in Woodstock in 1979 where she eventually met her husband Nick. They moved to Long Hanborough in 1990 but have never stayed away from Woodstock. They run Persona Print, their printing and clothing business from The Old Tannery, Hensington Road and get involved in many of the annual events in Woodstock. Pam is probably more familiar to most as the Fairy Godmother in the infamous Woodstock Pantomime.
David Griffin 2007 -2008
David Griffin, a jewelery shop designer living in Birmingham was chosen as last years Mock May or, 100 years after his grandfather Walter Bishop held the post in 1907. His family hails from Oxfordshire.
Roger Warmington 2006- 2007
Roger is the grandson of a former Mock Mayor Frederick (Charlie) Warmington from1959-1983. Roger has been on the corporation for many years and is a very deserving Mock Mayor. He and his family live in Woodstock and up until a few years ago was a Sub Officer at Woodstock Fire Station where he was renowned for being a very hard task master on the drill ground.
Nick Mason 2005 - 2006
Nick Mason 2005 - 2006Nick had played football for both Woostock teams for 15 years before retiring and picking up a rugby ball four years ago. Nick has never strayed far from Woodstock, he has been in the Pantomime from the start, and has been on the Mock Mayor corporation for many years. He has been a member of the Woodstock Fire Brigade for two years. His dream is to move to Woodstock once his children have finished their education, though he is one step closer after recently relocating ‘Persona’ Print to the Old Tannery.
Graham Bowerman 2004 - 2005
Graham Bowerman 2004 - 2005Graham has been involved in sport for most of his life. He was an accomplished water polo player representing the county for many years. He has been a sports physio involved with many of the counties premier teams. He had the pleasure of being club physio at Oxford City when Bobby Moore and Harry Redknap were at the helm. He was instrumental through his work in taking Oxford City to the F.A. Vase. Woodstock every year. He is an invaluable member of the committee was a very worthy Mock Mayor.
Chris Chittel 2003-2004
If you are soap fan Chris needs no introduction, he has starred in Emmerdale for many years as serial philanderer and schemer, Eric Pollard. Chris has attended our Mock Mayor making for a few years now, originally invited as an extra for Ian Lenagan (see the resemblance)? He has immersed himself into this role on more than one occasion during the mayoral ducking in the River Glyme. Each year Chris has made a speech and was voted Deputy Mayor in 2002. On his return he triumphed and was made Mock Mayor a role I’m sure he is proud to have on his credits.
Trevor Stokes 2002-2003
Loud, stocky, gruff & very rarely fowl mouthed! A person you could never fail to notice. Trevor was a Leading Fireman and is a great Panto Performer. He has had a long career as an amateur footballer allegedly causing nine players legs to break during his career, which were really not his fault!! Now assisting with the running of The Crown and the Marlborough Arms.
Nick Merry 2001 - 2002
Chris Chittel 2003-2004
If you are soap fan Chris needs no introduction, he has starred in Emmerdale for many years as serial philanderer and schemer, Eric Pollard. Chris has attended our Mock Mayor making for a few years now, originally invited as an extra for Ian Lenagan (see the resemblance)? He has immersed himself into this role on more than one occasion during the mayoral ducking in the River Glyme. Each year Chris has made a speech and was voted Deputy Mayor in 2002. On his return he triumphed and was made Mock Mayor a role I’m sure he is proud to have on his credits.
Trevor Stokes 2002-2003
Loud, stocky, gruff & very rarely fowl mouthed! A person you could never fail to notice. Trevor was a Leading Fireman and is a great Panto Performer. He has had a long career as an amateur footballer allegedly causing nine players legs to break during his career, which were really not his fault!! Now assisting with the running of The Crown and the Marlborough Arms.
Nick Merry 2001 - 2002
Born & Bred in Old Woodstock. In his heyday the David Beckham of Oxfordshire. Under 21’s England Footballer, fast cars and women in the late 70’s & 80’s. Local entrepreneur who has now returned to our shores after many years in Florida and of course now the Chairman of Oxford United.
Mike “Mickey D” Davidson 2000 - 2001
Former Mace Bearer and Corporation member. A local resident of Old Woodstock for 25years. Exiled Geordie from Newcastle still learning to speak the local dialect and learn the southern ways. He can be seen tending Gardens, Parks and Grounds from Old Woodstock to Mayfair. Committed to maintaining this local Old Woodstock event for many years to come
Ian Lenagan 1999 - 2000
Ian is a successful businessman who has always given his time and support to many organisations in the town of Woodstock. He is involved with the Woodstock Youth Centre and has, for many years been the President of Old Woodstock Football Club, helping to propel the team into the Hellenic League. He is a former member of the Town Council and has been Mayor of Woodstock. He is the Producer of The Woodstock Pantomime and enjoys his sporting interest in Wigan Warriors and Oxford United.
Ben Richardson 1998 - 1999
Ben is a member of the Mock Mayor Corporation and is involved with the Old Woodstock Town F.C. Youth Team and the Woodstock Youth Centre. He is a lovable character and has bought his own charm to the role Of Mock Mayor during his year in office.
Johnathan Dempsey 1997 - 1998
Having carried out his duties as Constable so diligently in 1986, Johnathan was accorded the honour of becoming Mock Mayor by popular demand.
Linda Freeman 1996 - 1997
Mike “Mickey D” Davidson 2000 - 2001
Former Mace Bearer and Corporation member. A local resident of Old Woodstock for 25years. Exiled Geordie from Newcastle still learning to speak the local dialect and learn the southern ways. He can be seen tending Gardens, Parks and Grounds from Old Woodstock to Mayfair. Committed to maintaining this local Old Woodstock event for many years to come
Ian Lenagan 1999 - 2000
Ian is a successful businessman who has always given his time and support to many organisations in the town of Woodstock. He is involved with the Woodstock Youth Centre and has, for many years been the President of Old Woodstock Football Club, helping to propel the team into the Hellenic League. He is a former member of the Town Council and has been Mayor of Woodstock. He is the Producer of The Woodstock Pantomime and enjoys his sporting interest in Wigan Warriors and Oxford United.
Ben Richardson 1998 - 1999
Ben is a member of the Mock Mayor Corporation and is involved with the Old Woodstock Town F.C. Youth Team and the Woodstock Youth Centre. He is a lovable character and has bought his own charm to the role Of Mock Mayor during his year in office.
Johnathan Dempsey 1997 - 1998
Having carried out his duties as Constable so diligently in 1986, Johnathan was accorded the honour of becoming Mock Mayor by popular demand.
Linda Freeman 1996 - 1997
As a prolific fundraiser for the Mock Mayor event over a number of years, Linda continued the female tradition of Mock Mayors becoming the 5th lady Mock Mayor since the 1984 revival. Linda has a long standing involvement with Old Woodstock Town Football Club. Her fluent, reasoned yet concise election speech was an obvious winner in its year!
Michelle Turner 1995 - 1996
Having been landlady at the Rose & Crown in earlier Mock Mayor years, Michelle tilted the balance toward the female sex by becoming the first lady Mock Mayor for six years. The image of Michelle rising from the Glyme will remain with us for many years longer!
Michael ‘Smudge’ Smith 1994 - 1995
Michelle Turner 1995 - 1996
Having been landlady at the Rose & Crown in earlier Mock Mayor years, Michelle tilted the balance toward the female sex by becoming the first lady Mock Mayor for six years. The image of Michelle rising from the Glyme will remain with us for many years longer!
Michael ‘Smudge’ Smith 1994 - 1995
Smudge had held 2 of the 4 Offices of State within Old Woodstock - Mace Bearer and Deputy Mayor - and richly deserved the ultimate accolade of popular election as Mock Mayor following his eloquent and wide-ranging Election Address. Smudge upheld the Mock Mayor tradition in his own inimitable style at the Woodstock Carnival 1995.
John Parsons 1993 - 1994
Normally behind the scenes counting the money into the Mock Mayor coffers to enable Woodstock charities to benefit from our frivolity, John made his first election speech in 19993 and became Mayor with unanimous acclaim.
Ted Saxton 1992 - 1993
Ted Saxton brought a special stature and his unique blend of good humour to the role of Mock Mayor. Many years as Chairman of Old Woodstock Football Club and a Woodstock Town Councillor and Mayor of Woodstock.
Ian Baxter 1990 & 1991 - 1992
As the 150th Mock Mayor, Ian brought such an apt combination of frivolity and responsibility to the office that he was challenged to do it again - he did!
Carole Simpson 1989 - 1990
John Parsons 1993 - 1994
Normally behind the scenes counting the money into the Mock Mayor coffers to enable Woodstock charities to benefit from our frivolity, John made his first election speech in 19993 and became Mayor with unanimous acclaim.
Ted Saxton 1992 - 1993
Ted Saxton brought a special stature and his unique blend of good humour to the role of Mock Mayor. Many years as Chairman of Old Woodstock Football Club and a Woodstock Town Councillor and Mayor of Woodstock.
Ian Baxter 1990 & 1991 - 1992
As the 150th Mock Mayor, Ian brought such an apt combination of frivolity and responsibility to the office that he was challenged to do it again - he did!
Carole Simpson 1989 - 1990
Carole Simpson had by now escaped to the ‘outside world’ of Bicester but did not forget the traditions of Old Woodstock. On the revived Corporation, she justly became the 149th mayor if records are to be believed and carried out her duties with honour.
Brian (Danny) Long 1988 - 1989
Brian (Danny) Long 1988 - 1989
Danny is famous for his time in office and infiltrating New Woodstock pubs for juicy gossip. He has also been Deputy Mayor and Mace Bearer - Old Woodstock Mock Mayors are always versatile!
Mr Joe Lipski 1987 - 1988
Joe (even more of a dark horse) is an American. He served in the U.S. Air Force at Upper Heyford and spent all of his time over here living in Woodstock. He and his family have now returned to the States but during their posting over here helped the Corporation immensely.
Mr Joe Lipski 1987 - 1988
Joe (even more of a dark horse) is an American. He served in the U.S. Air Force at Upper Heyford and spent all of his time over here living in Woodstock. He and his family have now returned to the States but during their posting over here helped the Corporation immensely.
Sadly Joe Lipski passed away earlier this year.
Mrs Lesley Cox 1986 - 1987
Lesley Cox was a founder member of the new revived Corporation and the dark horse! Living in ‘New’ Woodstock she convinced us that she would infiltrate the ‘goings-on’ in ‘New’ Woodstock and keep us informed.
Mr Joe Davy 1985 - 1986
Mr Joe Davy 1985 - 1986
Joe Davy is another long time resident of Old Woodstock and an outsider to win the 1985 election. Having been brave, Joe stood up and made an election address, was voted into office unanimously and, as a true gentleman, carried out his duties impeccably.
Mrs Dora Belcher 1984 - 1985
On revival, the Corporation called for the dynamic, youthful leadership of Mrs Dora Belcher, 78 years young in her time of office, who carried out her duties (both of them) to perfection. Mrs. B, a life-time resident of Old Woodstock, is a well known and loved personage and was the obvious choice for the new Mock-Mayor.
Frederick (Charlie) Warmington - 1959-1983
Elected Mock Mayor in 1959 and remained in office for 25 years until the Mock Mayor election was restored - yet again - in 1984.
Mrs Dora Belcher 1984 - 1985
On revival, the Corporation called for the dynamic, youthful leadership of Mrs Dora Belcher, 78 years young in her time of office, who carried out her duties (both of them) to perfection. Mrs. B, a life-time resident of Old Woodstock, is a well known and loved personage and was the obvious choice for the new Mock-Mayor.
Frederick (Charlie) Warmington - 1959-1983
Elected Mock Mayor in 1959 and remained in office for 25 years until the Mock Mayor election was restored - yet again - in 1984.