Blackburn with Darwen Mayor pays a Royal Visit

Lib Dem Mayor for Blackburn with Darwen, Cllr Karimeh Foster had the honour of visiting the King and Queen of Jordan during a recent visit to the country. Karimeh, who was born near Bethlehem in what was then Jordan has been a Councillor in Blackburn with Darwen for 20 years and is currently their Mayor. Not only did she visit the King, presenting them with a painting of one of Darwen's most famous landmarks but also had a reception at the British Embassy, gave a talk at the University of Jordan and to the Jordanian Women's Federation, and was interviewed on local TV and by the national papers. Commenting on her visit Karimeh said, "It was an honour to be invited to the Palace and the King was keen to develop links between Jordan and out Borough." She was accompanied on her visit by her husband, local Group Leader Cllr. David Foster and their family.

Cllr. Foster presented the King with a painting of Darwen Tower by local artist Billy Almond and she also presented him with the Coat of Arms of the Borough.