Polish women meet Walsall Mayor to discuss mental health needs
A delegation of Polish women met the Mayor of Walsall to inform him about the mental health needs of their community.
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The Mayor Councillor Anthony Harris regaled them with tales of Walsall past and present and they were delighted with the pow wow.
Sylwia Juranek, from Reach for a Star, who organised the meeting was delighted with how it went.
She said: "For me, it's a fairly historic event, if I am being honest. We talked about a lot of things.
"Even his "pet" lionand his family owned fun fair business in Walsall."
However, there was a serious side to the event.
She added: "We told The Mayor about the mental health needs of the Polish Community and how we are supporting each other at the moment, thanks to a small funding from the NHS.
"The most touching story was of The Mayor being 4 years old, when the World War II has ended, and how his dad's business donated a plane, which Polish pilots then used to help save England.
"He is fascinating Manaptivating Story Teller. Very committed to his role, which was previously held by his father and grandfather. "
She added: "He is very passionate about inspiring young people and it was emotional when talking about his experience of meeting the Polish Pope."