Black Country Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Black Country Chamber of Commerce Meeting

It was great to catch up with Gareth and Paul from In-Comm, alongside Sarah and Jan from the Black Country Chamber of Commerce in Aldridge.  We discussed a number of issues, such as the significance of manufacturing, which is a vital sector in my Aldridge-Brownhills...
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...