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Cedric Rigal is new mayor of Conwy

May 24, 2012 14:43
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ByCathy Forman, Cathy Forman

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Cedric Rigal is the new mayor of the medieval walled town of Conwy and the Constable of Conwy Castle, the first Jew to hold the dual title.

The Golders Green-born councillor has represented the Tories for five years, having become involved in civic life in the Welsh town after moving from Hemel Hempstead to be near his Bangor-based daughter.

He was presented with the keys to the castle on Monday — and to mark the hoisting of the castle’s flag, he footed the bill for the mead that was drunk by guests, and a display by birds of prey.

“The mead went down very well, but I only had one glass. The mayor shouldn’t be found drunk on his first day. I had to be a bit abstemious as I had speeches to make.