Supporting Local Businesses

Supporting Local Businesses

Next Saturday is #SmallBusinessSaturday, a wonderful opportunity to unite and support our local businesses and high streets.   Naturally, I stopped by the Blackwood Butchers in Streetly to show my support ahead of next week – their pork pies are simply delicious!...
Christmas Tree Festivals 2024

Christmas Tree Festivals 2024

It is truly heart warming to see the community unite and joyfully embrace the beginning of the Christmas season with such creativity and enthusiasm. The Christmas Tree Festivals organised by All Saints Parish Church, Streetly, and Aldridge Methodist Church beautifully...
St Michael & All Angels Church Christmas Market

St Michael & All Angels Church Christmas Market

It was a lovely morning for my recent visit to the St Michael & All Angels Church Christmas Market event!  A huge thank you goes to all the volunteers who helped make this event happen, along with all the stallholders, and a special shoutout to the horse and trap...

Private Members Bill on Assisted Dying

Thank you, Mr Speaker,  I realise the enormity of the decision we are being asked to make today. Indeed, it will be huge for those new Members. Like all of those elected in July of this year I had only been in the House for 4 months when a Private Members Bill on...
St Thomas’ Church Christmas Fayre

St Thomas’ Church Christmas Fayre

It was great to get into the early festive spirit at the Christmas Fayre at St Thomas’ Church.  Thank you to everyone who helped organise and participate in the Christmas Fayre. It’s always heartwarming to see our community come together in celebration and...