19 July 2014

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WHEN the town’s first ever Flash Mob, organised by Alex Eichner and Linda Hordyk, closed the High Street during the French Market on Saturday Town Mayor Nick Hodges couldn’t resist the call of The Proclaimers…

He didn’t dance quite 500 miles but he had a great time, as did Cllr Liz Bennett, pictured just behind him.

Cllr Bob Mainstone and Deputy Mayor Dick Sweatman, who had been on marshalling duty for the French Market since 7.30am, resisted the temptation to join in an event which had the whole High Street buzzing with fun, but enjoyed the feel good factor it brought to everyone who watched.

“It was brilliant,” said Nick afterwards. “We should do it again next week.”

Photos: courtesy of East Grinstead Online