Swindon Wildcats Have Tea With The Mayor

Today members of the Swindon Wildcats ice hockey team took a day away from the ice and had a slightly more civilised afternoon...

Certain words come to mind when you think of the Swindon Wildcats ice hockey team: speed, power, agression, physicality. But this afternoon couldn't be any further away from those words, as they joined Swindon Mayor Maureen Penny at the Mayor's Parlour for a spot of afternoon tea.

The Mayor, herself no stranger to watching the Cats ply their trade on the ice at the Link Centre, invited the team along to congratulate them on the fantastic season they're having so far and to learn more about the inspiring work the team does in the Community.

As part of their visit the Mayor took some time to talk through all the fascinating local artefacts that adorn the Mayor's Parlour, along with the Mace which can be seen at certain ceremonial events. The Mace was handed around the team and the lads found a new level of respect for the Mayor, as the mace weighed a lot more than a hockey stick!

Following some tea and cake, the team was shown round the Council Chamber and ever sat behind the desks on the comfortable chairs, where so much of Swindon's history has been decided.

Mayor Penny also took time to thank the whole Wildcats organisation for their support with her chosen charity of the year, Jessie May Trust.

Take a look at some of the tweets that we posted while we were there:

We’re at the Mayor’s Office with @SwinWildcats ready to have tea with the Mayor herself! ?? pic.twitter.com/Uf55a7mzIo

— Total Guide to Swindon ?? (@TotalSwindon) February 2, 2018

?? @aaronned19 and @sambullas swapping smashing men to pieces for something slightly more civilised. pic.twitter.com/G9F0zfCPlT

— Total Guide to Swindon ?? (@TotalSwindon) February 2, 2018

Trading Places ?? | @SwinWildcats share some laughs with The Mayor. pic.twitter.com/uYoloJHWXl

— Total Guide to Swindon ?? (@TotalSwindon) February 2, 2018

A fascinating insights in to the inner-workings of the Council Chamber.

“This’d be a nice place for our team meetings.” - @SwinWildcats pic.twitter.com/TNWyR4LhWQ

— Total Guide to Swindon ?? (@TotalSwindon) February 2, 2018

If ever there was a picture ready for a caption competition, it’s this! What do you think @SwinWildcats fans? pic.twitter.com/gf2gswtTXz

— Total Guide to Swindon ?? (@TotalSwindon) February 2, 2018