Christmas stalls in the Square

Christmas stalls in the Square

Aldridge was truly alive with the joy of Christmas this weekend.   It was heartwarming to see the Aldridge Christmas Market making its annual return to the Precinct. I want to extend a massive thank you to Maria, the Aldridge Village Partnership, Aldridge Rotary, the...
World Aids Day

World Aids Day

Today is World Aids Day. I am pleased to show my support this year as every year to commemorate everyone lost to HIV/AIDS over the previous four decades by wearing the red ribbon. Together we can end the HIV epidemic in the UK by reaching zero new transmissions by...
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...