As in previous year’s Mike wanted to go to the Mayor Making, but he almost decided to stay away because of access issues. But I persuaded him to give it a go.

First he made his way up the ramp, only to find that the stair lift was broken. Being an old model it is very expensive to get the parts. The Guildhall is to have much better disability access after the redevelopment so repairing that stairlift is considered to be throwing good money after bad. So wheelchair users are asked to use the other lift.

That involves going down the ramp, over an uneven road. Through a narrow opening and then into a narrow lift.

Finally after passing some toilets, Mike arrived at the Abbey Room where the Mayor Making would take place.