Meeting War Veteran Harry Smith

Today I met War Veteran Harry Smith.
Harry came to Stroud to talk to Labour Party members about his memories of his childhood growing up in Britian without the NHS.
You can view a video of Harry's moving  speech at the Labour Party conference.

91-year-old war veteran Harry Smith at the Labour Party Conference: https://youtu.be/CsmIfDNeKLY

Labour Candidate for the Slade Ward for Stroud District Council

Wildlife Hustings in Stroud

We had a great turn out last night in Stroud for the Wildlife debate - standing room only !

It was made quite clear to the Conservative candidate our views on the badger cull and we think he got the message!

Thanks to everyone who came . It was a very lively evening !

Gloucestershire Vegan Group

I have just joined the Gloucestershire Vegan Group. The group is based in Stroud and lead by Imogen who also lives in Stroud. 

They meet up at vegan friendly cafés and restaurants and also arrange walks, and picnics. 

I'm looking forward to meeting the other members soon. 

For more info on the group, please visit their website

http://glosvegans.wordpress.com/

Another Year of Badger Culling in Gloucestershire.

Sadly the Badger Cull has begun again in Gloucestershire. 

Last year I joined the Wounded Badger Patrols and after the IEP review concluded that the cull was ineffective and inhumane we believed that the cull would not continue again this year. 

Incredibly the Government ignored the science and it's own evidence and have continued to cull in Gloucestershire this Autumn.  

My role for GABS (Gloucestershire against badger shooting) is Police Liaisons and I also go out on patrols once or twice a week. 

We were very pleased to be joined by Brian May on one evening as he is a big supporter of our Organisation and he has spoken out many times against the cull. 

 

 

Winning a Stroud Town Community Champion Award 2014

Whiteshill resident, Vanessa Price was delighted to win an Award at Stroud Town Councils "local Community Champions Awards 2014" for her work at Assured Mobility in Stroud and for her contribution to the community through her many voluntary roles.  

The awards, organised by Stroud Town Council, are an opportunity to praise those people who go the extra mile and make the town unique.

Vanessa has worked in the town for over 25 years and she joined the shop in Union Street 2 years ago. 

Vanessa is also a Parish Councillor for Whiteshill and Ruscombe as well as a School Governor at Whiteshill Primary School. 
Vanessa said " I am overwhelmed to have won this award, I love doing my job, which provides solutions for independent living."

Vanessa is also standing as Labour's candidate for the District Elections for Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe on May 22nd. 

"Stroud is full of amazing unsung heroes, who go out of their way to make our town such a strong and vibrant community" said Town Major, Amanda Moriarty. 

The winners were announced at a special town meeting on Thursday 8th May 2014

Related links

http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/11208969.Josh_Norman__15__is_one_of_the_stars_of_the_town_awards/

International Workers Day March in Stroud

The 1st of May is Internationals Workers Day, I joined Stroud Labour Party and Gloucestershire Fire Brigade Union members in Stroud Town Centre for the Annual March through the town. 

The sun was shinning and there was a fantastic turnout, Cheltenham Samba Band led the way. There was a good representation from different Working Unions incuding Unite and Unison. 

Afterwards everyone is invited to Stroud Town Hall for a Lunch and refreshments provided by Stroud Labour Party. 

I had an opportunity to meet Dawn Primarola MP, who I have admired for many years for her work as Bristol South MP and Deputy Speaker of The House of Commons.  

Related links

Stroud Community TV voices from International Workers Day March Stroud May 3rd 2014

http://stroudcommunity.tv/international-workers-day-in-stroud/