Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas

Christmas is of course a time to remember and celebrate the birth of Christ. It is also an opportunity to pause for a moment and reflect on the events of the last 12 months. We cannot look back on 2022 without remembering for the first time in more than 70 years that...
Christmas Card Competition 2022

Christmas Card Competition 2022

This year, I once again invited local photographic and camera clubs to submit photographs for me to consider for my Christmas Card which is sent to local businesses, schools, churches, community groups and individuals. I was delighted to receive so many entries to...
Supporting Guide Dogs

Supporting Guide Dogs

I was pleased to support the Guide Dogs’ Open Door Campaign in Parliament recently.   Recent research conducted by Guide Dogs found that 81% of guide dog owners have been refused access to a restaurant, shop, or taxi at some point because they were with their...
Thank You Streetly Library

Thank You Streetly Library

It’s always a pleasure to pop into Streetly Community Library and catch up with Dominque and her team who offer an increasing range of services and activities for local residents including computer help sessions, and children’s activities. It is a good opportunity to...
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

It was good to be able to be able to attend the Committee Stage of the Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill and support this important piece of legislation. This seeks to help victims of domestic abuse by allowing for a Child Maintenance Service case to use...