Miss Nicola White

Dear Nicola

Re: Rio Olympics 2016

We are writing on behalf of Oldham Council to congratulate you on your truly inspiring and incredible achievements at the Rio Olympics.

The performances by the women’s hockey team were outstanding – the only team not to lose a game(!) – but it was particularly fantastic for so many local people to be able to cheer you on here as ‘one of our own’.

Having considered the magnitude of what you have now achieved over the course of two Olympic games and other tournaments, we believe that your efforts deserve proper recognition.

Putting your achievement into context it is 108 years, we believe, since this borough last had an Olympic Gold medallist and that deserves to be celebrated.

We would very much like to offer you the title of Honorary Freeman of the Borough and host a reception event here with you – and your family and friends – as the guest of honour.

We would also like to talk with you about joining us for our celebrations to mark the opening of the Old Town Hall cinema and restaurant complex later in the year.

We know you are probably currently taking a well-earned rest, but we would be delighted if you would take a moment to get in touch and discuss how and when we could meet up to discuss this further.

If you are happy to accept this offer, we can assure you that we would work to ensure that we come up with an approach that best suits your wishes.

To get in touch, please contact us on the above details. We look forward to hearing from you and congratulations once again!

Yours sincerely

Cllr Jean Stretton – Leader of the Council

Cllr Howard Sykes  – Leader of the Opposition