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Monday, May 20

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Aldridge School Visit and Q&A

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I had an amazing afternoon visiting Aldridge School and watching their recent PHSE film that was produced in collaboration with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust – Walsall Manor Hospital and Community

Sunday, May 19

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Street Signage Cleaning and Litter Picking

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The sun was shining on Saturday so it was a good opportunity to team up with Cllr Keir Pedley for a spot of street signage cleaning and some litter picking!

Saturday, May 18

Fund Britains Waterways

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Canals and waterways are integral to our local communities, and maintaining and preserving them must be a shared endeavour. That’s why when a flotilla of canal and river boats sailed

Friday, May 17

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Happy 3rd Birthday to The Jack ‘Jigger’ Taylor

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Happy 3rd Birthday to The Jack ‘Jigger’ Taylor! There’s always a warm welcome when we call in and today was no exception! ???? – a true gem on Brownhills High

Little Lanterns Café

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I had heard about the opening of Little Lanterns coffee shop at Brownhills Community Centre and Lamp so decided to call in with Cllr Kerry Murphy and find out more

Thursday, May 16

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Aldridge’s BAFTA Winning Star

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A big congratulations to Aldridge’s Ellie Simmonds for winning a BAFTA on Sunday night for her 2023 TV show ‘Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family.’ In the programme, she delved

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Wales, ALDRIDGE and London Euston!

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The Midlands Rail Hub is crucial for fostering business growth in my Aldridge-Brownhills Constituency. That’s why, in Parliament, I emphasised the significance of Aldridge Train Station and our progress to

Monday, May 13

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Rehabilition Alliance

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It was good to be able to meet the community Rehabilition Alliance in Parliament and learn more about the work they do. I also met Kate Tantam, a specialist Sister

Saturday, May 11

MAYFEST – Streetly

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This weekend is May Fest at Farmer Johns in Streetly – a community event for the whole family. I popped along with Cllr Pedley and also met up with leaders

Friday, May 10

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Another Fabulous Post Box Topper in Pelsall

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Spotted last week – another fabulous Post Box Topper in Pelsall from the amazing Nikki Billard. I just had to share this! Look and you will see some favourite characters

Wednesday, May 8

Blue Cross – Responsible Dog Ownership

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I had the pleasure of meeting with Blue Cross, the animal welfare charity, at an event in Westminster to advocate for responsible dog ownership. Having a dog can greatly enhance

Tuesday, May 7

Back to Westminster

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It’s back to Westminster today after local elections and the Bank Holiday, and a busy week ahead of meetings, and Parliamentary work. wendy.morton.mp@parliament.uk

Monday, Apr 29

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Charity Musical Extravaganza at the Aldridge Youth Theatre

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Saturday night was Red Carpet Night again in Aldridge with another Charity Musical Extravaganza at the Aldridge Youth Theatre organised by The Rot The Rotary Club of Aldridge. What a

Sunday, Apr 28

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Ellum Pointe

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Thank you to the residents at Ellum Pointe who asked me to pop in on Saturday afternoon to their fundraising event for Dementia UK . Cllr Kerry Murphy and I really

Brownhills Civic Square

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Out and about in Brownhills yesterday and it was lovely to stop by the Brownhills Spring Festival on the Civic Square and catch up with Cllr Kerry Murphy and lots of

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Happy St George’s Day!

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Happy St Georges Day! And look what I spotted in Streetly to mark the day!

Monday, Apr 22

Aldridge Youth Theatre

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Saturday night was Red Carpet Night at the Aldridge Youth Theatre with another fabulous Red Carpet Charity Musical Extravaganza organised by Aldridge Rotary. The evening began with the brilliant Aldridge

Saturday, Apr 20

Quiz Night at Pelsall Community and Arts Centre

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I had a fun time yesterday helping at the monthly Quiz Night at Pelsall Community and Arts Centre. It was another fabulous evening for testing knowledge, enjoying a delicious Jacket

Thursday, Apr 18

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Litter Pick along Chester Road – Streetly

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Time to team up with Councillor Keir Pedley for a quick litter pick along the Chester Road. After days of grey skies and showers it was lovely that the sun

Wednesday, Apr 17

⚽️ Football at Whetstone Field Primary School ⚽️

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I had an energetic visit to Whetstone Field Primary School to see the girls team in action with their new kit provided by the Premier League and Walsall FC Foundation.

Tuesday, Apr 16

Streetly Heart Care – Blackwood Methodist Church

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It was good to be back at Heartcare again to meet with Rina, Sarah and the team in Streetly. Streetly Heartcare is a local based charity that has been helping

Monday, Apr 15

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Happy 50th Anniversary McDonald’s ????????

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Thank you to Hayley and her great team at McDonalds Brownhills for a great visit, and for letting me have a go at building my very own Big Mac! We

Sunday, Apr 14

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Aldridge Shed

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I always enjoy visiting Aldridge Shed and so when I spotted the Parliament Shed pop up in Westminster I dropped by to say hello – only to find myself persuaded

Friday, Apr 12

Race For Life

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It’s a few years since I last did the Race For Life but I have signed up again! Last year Race For Life raised over £30million with over 250,000 people

Thursday, Apr 11

Pelsall Community and Art Centre

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Really enjoyed meeting this group for a coffee and chat about my journey into Parliament, and the work of Parliament – its history, its traditions and the importance of women

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Aldridge Well-Being Centre

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This week, I caught up with Des and Debbie at Aldridge Well-Being Centre to see their recently renovated facilities. The centre is flourishing; hosting charity coffee mornings, fitness classes, and

Tuesday, Apr 9

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BioCote

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Last week, I had the opportunity to visit BioCote, the sister company of Surespan in Aldridge, which specialises in antimicrobial paints and coatings. The specialised formulations are crafted to prevent

Monday, Apr 8

Pertemps Aldridge

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Delighted to visit Pertemps in Aldridge and have an engaging discussion with the team on the importance of growing the skills base both locally and nationally, of working to support

Saturday, Apr 6

Walsall FC Foundation

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A big thank you and shout out for Adam and his team at Walsall FC Foundation for inviting me to visit this week and find out more about their Community

Thursday, Apr 4

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Garden Waste Collections

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I am pleased to see that our Garden Waste Collections are staying FREE of charge. Walsall Borough Council’s Brown Bin service will start the week commencing 1st April and finish