I hope that you were able to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing Christmas with your loved ones recently, and are looking forward to the New Year celebrations as we leave behind an eventful 2022 and look forward to 2023.
James paid a visit to Manor Way Primary School today on their last day of term, as he congratulated Year 5 pupil Sabira on designing the winning entry for his annual Christmas Card Competition.
Another year is drawing to a close and I’m sure for many of us the preparations for the Christmas holiday season are in full flow, with presents to wrap, cards to write, trees to decorate and loved ones to see.
James paid a visit to Whitcombe Pipelines in Rowley Regis today, a local business that were successfully awarded a £2m contract earlier in the year to complete reinstatement works for gas pipelines for Britain’s new high speed railway line.
As November rolls round and the days get shorter and colder, the appearances of poppies are a sign that Remembrance Sunday is around the corner, and an important opportunity for us all to reflect on those that gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.
James visited Blackheath Products today to speak with staff about how the business has bounced back from the pandemic, as well as taking the time to support their Macmillan Coffee Morning.
For seventy years Her Majesty the Queen reigned over our country and the Commonwealth, with a steadfast duty to public service that has won over the hearts of many.
As the summer ends and a new academic year begins, we can look back with pride at the spectacle our region put on for the Commonwealth Games, as well as the achievements of our Lioness in winning Euro 2022.