BARBARA Woodifield has been sworn in as Mayor of Ringwood.
Councillor Woodifield thanked councillors for the honour bestowed upon her and announced that her chosen charity for the year would be the Stable Family Home Trust.
Cllr Michael Thierry was appointed deputy mayor.
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