A host of dignitaries, special guests and family and friends joined Hucknall county councillor and Nottinghamshire Council chairman, Coun Christopher Adegoke, for the annual service of dedication at Southwell Minster.

The special event, which took place on Sunday, June 28, which was organised by the council, featured musical performances by Hucknall National Church of England Primary School choir, Coun Adegoke’s great-niece Inioluwa Omoteniola Adegoke and the Inspire Music Flute Ensemble.

Dignitaries who attended included Mark Goldby, Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Merlita Bryan, High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Coun Cheryl Barnard, Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Andy Abrahams, Executive Mayor of Mansfield, Coun Dale Grounds chairman of Ashfield Council, Coun Sandra Barnes, Mayor of Gedling, and representatives from councils across the county and emergency services.

Coun Adegoke. who represents Hucknall West at County Hall, was also joined at the service by his wife Imah, and council vice-chairman, Coun John Doddyand his wife Dorinda.