International Day of the Girl

International Day of the Girl

Today marks International Day of the Girl, and I had the pleasure of celebrating alongside members of Girlguiding recently in Parliament as they unveiled their 16th Girls’ Attitudes Survey.  Their report sheds light on various issues affecting girls and young...
Mission Everest – The James Brindley foundation

Mission Everest – The James Brindley foundation

It was great to meet up with David and Sally Miller on a recent visit to The James Brindley Foundation and hear more about their inspiring climb. Together with their son in law Scott they have set themselves this extraordinary and brave challenge, and on Friday 25th...
Opening the new premises of Farcroft

Opening the new premises of Farcroft

I had such a wonderful time visiting Farcroft Restoration Group in Aldridge and officially opening their new premises.  This family-owned business specialises in restoration and conservation, covering a wide range of services from stonemasonry to fine art, woodwork...

Aspire4U

I recently met up with Kit and Hugh from Aspire4U, together with H from H&Jodies Nisa Local convenience store in Shelfield for a podcast.  Our discussion focussed very much on community issues and the importance of working together.  I will be looking out the...
Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning

Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning

Many of you locally have been busy organising coffee mornings as part of the Macmillan Cancer Support Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning, raising vital funds for this fantastic charity to support the 3million people in the UK living with cancer. On Saturday I dropped by...