Community Inspiration Awards

I was delighted to be involved with the Community Inspiration Awards organised by the Birmingham Community Foundation. It was a splendid evening attended by many senior leaders across the City and it was wonderful to hear the citations for the shortlisted nominations and better understand the broad range of contributions made by so many people […]

Passing out Parade at West Midlands Fire Service

I was delighted attend and speak at the Pass Out Parade for 17 new Trainee Firefighters who have successfully completed their training and will thus be joining the ranks of West Midlands Fire Service. WMFS is one of the largest services in the UK and works across Prevention, Protection and Response to keep the citizens […]

Visit to Crisis Skylight

I had a really interesting and enjoyable visit to Crisis Skylight in Birmingham. It was really good to learn of the tremendous work being undertaken to help a diverse range of people and families secure accommodation across Birmingham that meets their needs. Crisis also works to help people secure training and skills which ultimately lead […]

Visit to National Memorial Arboretum

I was delighted to join High Sheriff’s from across the East and West Midlands on a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas in Staffordshire. The NMA is part of the Royal British Legion and exists to ensure that those who have served and sacrificed are never forgotten and that the baton of remembrance […]

Wolverhampton Young Citizens of the Year

I was delighted to join the Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Craig Collingwood and the mayoress, his daughter Abby for the Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year Rotary awards. The Awards Ceremony took place in the Chancellor’s Hall of the University of Wolverhampton and was compered by Mel Eves. It was truly inspiring to hear about […]

Packing Triage Kits for WM Police with Cadets

I had a really enjoyable but very worthwhile afternoon at the WM Police’s Tally Ho training facility with the Cadets and I was very pleased that we were joined my two St John Ambulance cadets to support. We were preparing Triage Packs to be carried in every Police Vehicle for use on major incidents. It […]

Engagement with the Birmingham Interfaith Leaders

I was very pleased to be able to support the leaders of the Birmingham Interfaith Group as they held a ceremony on the anniversary of September 11th, to reaffirm their commitment to Peace. I was then able to join them for one of their regular meetings at which they discuss a range of topics which […]

Visit to Dudley Magistrates Court

As part of my plan to visit each of the many courts which operate across the County of the West Midlands, I had a very interesting day at the Dudley Magistrates Court, where I was kindly hosted by the Black County Bench Chair, Sheila Dawson. There were 2 Courts operating during the day, hearing a […]

His Majesty The King opens Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Sandwell

I was delighted to join the Lord-Lieutenant, the Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Steve Melia, Mr Gurinder Singh Josan CBE, MP for Smethwick and the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford in welcoming His Majesty The King to the West Midlands to formally open Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. It was a wonderful occasion with […]

FNB Mentoring in Walsall

I was delighted to meet Steve Brown from FNB ( Forwards Not Backwards ) mentoring who do a lot of great work in Walsall supporting young people at challenging times in the lives.