Shocklach school pupils, staff and guests enjoyed the glitz and glamour of a VIP visitor this week.

The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Alex Black and The Lady Mayoress, Janet Black visited the school last Tuesday to take questions from the children about the role and office of Mayor and answered insightful questions from individual pupils.

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress invited the children to look closely at their impressive mayoral chains of office and the chauffeur-driven mayoral car.

Executive Headteacher Kath Shephard, said: “The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (who commented on how well-behaved they were) put the children at ease with their kind and friendly manner.

"The children and adults relished the opportunity to hear about the duties, responsibilities and day-to-day activities of a civic dignitary.

"We are incredibly grateful to them for taking the time to visit our small rural church primary school, it certainly was a day to remember.”