Monthly Archives: September 2008

A huge crowd of people turned out this afternoon as William Hague came to the Waterworks Estate in Edgbaston Ward to officially open the new garden at the Church of the Redeemer. The garden is one of a series which … Continue reading →

The Conference Social Action Project on the Welsh House Farm estate in Quinton as been in full swing today. A team of helpers got everything (including the tea urn!) ready before the first volunteers from the conference arrived just after … Continue reading →

I’ve been going to Conservative Party Conferences since 1975 but this is the first time I’ve had the chance to attend one in my home city. The Conservatives have actually held 8 conferences in Birmingham before, but the last one … Continue reading →

Today Cancer Research UK invited me along to the CRUK Institute for Cancer Studies at Birmingham University in Edgbaston. Also invited were representatives from their Midlands fund raising committees and local volunteer organisers. The morning had a pink theme, with … Continue reading →

Today was the day of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event – now celebrating its eighteenth year. This followed on from the Macmillan flag day which was held in the constituency two weeks ago. In Edgbaston, as in … Continue reading →

At last night’s Edgbaston Ward Meeting (a Council Committee), a presentation was given about the forthcoming Birmingham Half Marathon and how this will impact on Edgbaston. The half marathon is a prestigious race which Birmingham is proud to be hosting. … Continue reading →

Today I was invited along to the new police base on the Welsh House Farm Estate to see inside the new facilities. Also there were housing officers and the Chairman of the City Housing Liaison Board, Quinton resident Jim Nicholl. … Continue reading →

It’s been a busy day at The Haven in Rilstone Rd where renovations are still going on. Many thanks to everyone who came along – especially three MPs, Tobias Ellwood, Jeremy Hunt and Ed Vaizey (who did a great line … Continue reading →

The Grove Park Play Area was opened yesterday. Bad weather, including torrential rain, marred the construction period, but the play area was opened on a beautifully sunny weekend. As with the new Queens Park play area, there were children on … Continue reading →

Today I was invited to a party at the Ladywood Sure Start Children’s Centre in Plough and Harrow Road, Edgbaston. The area which the centre covers includes the northern part of the Edgbaston constituency. The party was to celebrate the … Continue reading →