Jimmy Mizen Foundation Dinner

Had a very special evening with the Mizen family at a fundraising event at the Bexlyheath Marriot Hotel.  All funds raised from the dinner and auction will go to the Jimmy Mizen Foundation.  Despite the serious message behind the evening, it was a really fun and entertaining event and the 'East End Cabaret' were something else! 

St Mary's Fun Day

Dodging the showers at the St Mary's Fun Day on the Shoulder of Mutton Green.  The weather didn't dampen the spirits with plenty of things for the whole family to enjoy.  The kids even got to sit on the back of a police motorbike!

Morrison's Visit

Had a fascinating visit to Morrison's store at Sidcup finding out more about the behind the scenes operation.  Interesting to hear about Morrison's focus on fresh food and their role as a significant local employer with around 300 people working in their Sidcup store.

School Assembly at Holy Trinity Lamorbey

Thank you to Mr Aldcroft and the pupils at Holy Trinity Lamorbey CE Primary School for their warm welcome during my visit and the excellent questions about my work as their MP.

Hurst Place Surgery Visit

Thank you to Dr Kostas Manis and his colleagues for sharing their thoughts on local healthcare services and for providing an insight into their work at the Hurst Place Surgery. 

GP discussion at Barnard Medical Centre

Had a useful discussion about the future of local health services with doctors from the Frognal locality.

Assembly at Sherwood Park Primary School

I joined Head Mr Fletcher at the school's afternoon assembly.  I had the chance to talk about what it was like being a Member of Parliament and answered a number of questions.  My favourite was when I was asked whether I lost my temper often!  I said that I didn't as it could mean saying something that you didn't mean or which you regretted afterwards.

Visit to Dulverton Primary School

I enjoyed being quizzed by children on my work as an MP and had my photograph taken with members of the school council. The children had clearly put in quite a lot of work into the questions and the session was more demanding than some press interviews I've been involved in!

100 Years of Guiding

James Brokenshire joined hundreds of Guides, Brownies and Rainbows from across Bexley to celebrate the centenary of the Girl Guide movement at a special event in Danson Park.

Visit to Chatsworth Infants School

I had the pleasure of joining Headteacher Mrs Owen at the Chatsworth Infants School afternoon assembly.  I was very impressed by the children's behaviour and knowledge of politics and current affairs.  Some budding MPs there!

Sidcup Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel

Spoke to local residents at the Sidcup Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel at the New Generation Church, Birkbeck Road, Sidcup.  Listened to local concerns about crime and safety in the Sidcup area.  Spoke with the Sidcup police team about their priorities in combating crime and anti-social behaviour.

Coldblow Residents Association Meeting

Spoke at the Coldblow Residents Association meeting at the Baptist Church on Dartford Road.  The event was attended by a number of local residents, the local Police Safer Neighbourhood team and St Mary's ward councillor Colin Tandy.  Useful discussion about a number of local issues.

Visit to Harris Academy Falconwood

Very impressed to hear how much the school has progressed in the last 18 months and the high standards that are now being attained by the students.  The new building programme and the additional facilities it will provide will add a further dimension to this fast improving school.

British Transport Police

I spent an evening with the team of officers from the British Transport Police who patrol the stations and trains on the South Eastern line to Dartford.  My final stop was at Bexley Station.

Visit to New Community Church

Visit to Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School

Tour of the school and meeting with the headmaster - Nigel Walker

Traffic Police

Meeting with the Commander of the Metropolitan Police's Traffic Criminal Just Unit to discuss enforcement of traffic offences in London.

Queen Mary's Petition

In Blackfen to sign people up onto the petition calling for a stop to the cuts at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and for hospital managers to set out their vision for the future of the hospital.  Whilst it was pretty cold, we did get a number of shoppers to sign up and it was a worthwhile exercise.  Feelings on this important local issue remain strong.

Sidcup Motorbike Project

Visit to Sidcup Motorbike Project at the Sidcup Youth Centre in Burnt Oak Lane to hear more about their success in getting young people into learning, into training and out of trouble.

Meeting with residents at Baltimore Place

James met with residents of Baltimore Place, East Wickham to discuss their concerns about shared facilities for their community.

Rememberance Festival at St Michael's Church, Welling

James attended the East Wickham and Welling War Memorial Trust's Rememberance Day Festival at St Michael's Church. He said "the event was very poignant and moving remembering the war dead from Welling and east Wickham.  It's important that we continue to remember the service and sacrifice of our armed forces personnel in past conflicts as well as in current deployments in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world".

St Mary's Church Welling Bazaar

James visited the Bazaar at St Mary's Chuch, Welling. He thoroughly enjoyed his time there.

Visit to Christ the King: St Mary's Sixth Form College, Sidcup

James spent the morning talking to students at Christ the King: St Mary's Sixth Form College. He took part in a question and answer session with AS and A2 Government and Politics Students.

Please visit Christ the King: St Mary's website for more information.

Guest Speaker at Eltham Conservatives Dinner

Danson Festival

James enjoyed the Danson Festival with his family.  

Lark in the Park

James visted Lark in the Park at Sidcup Place today. Whilst there, he attended a buffet for local Community Leaders, discussing local issues with them.  

Public Meeting - Hurst Community Centre, Sidcup

James held an open meeting for the public to talk about Conservative policy, and also to discuss local issues with residents.

Public Meeting - Freemantle Hall, Old Bexley

James held an open meeting for the public to talk about Conservative policy, and also to discuss local issues with residents.

Public Meeting - Falconwood Community Centre, Welling

James held an open meeting for the public to talk about Conservative policy, and also to discuss local issues with residents.

Visit to Ridley Road

Today James went to Ridley Road with representatives from London and Quadrant Housing Association and local Councillors from East Wickham, to discuss local issues relating to Youth Crime.

James meets with Local Trading Standards

James spent the afternoon shadowing the Bexley Trading Standards Team in order to see how the work to prevent the sale of alcohol and other prohibited items to underage customers.

Meeting with residents to discuss Hill View Development proposals

I joined East Wickham councillors James Hunt, Steven Hall and Michael Tarrant at a meeting with residents organised by East Wickham Conservatives to consider the latest stage in potential redevelopment proposals for the Bexley Council offices at Hill View.

James speaks to the Business Breakfast Club

James talked about the positive impact of small and medium business on the local and national economy with the Business Breakfast Club.

492 Bus Meeting

I joined Cray Meadows Councillor Don Massey and Bexley London Assembly member James Cleverly at a meeting at the North Cray Neighbourhood Centre with the Cray Meadows Forum, the North Cray Residents Association and the Bedensfield Estate Residents Association to discuss poor service levels on the 492 bus.

The bus is the only form of public transport serving the communities of North Cray, the Bedensfield Estate and people living on the North Cray Road.

Buses only run half hourly during the whole day on a meandering route from Sidcup to Bluewater taking in the back roads of Bexleyheath, Crayford and Dartford. The service is frequently delayed in the rush hours and is one of the least reliable in Bexley.

Visit to Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup with Andrew Lansley MP

I toured the wards of the hospital with Andrew Lansley MP, the Shadow Health Secretary.  During the visit we had the opportunity to discuss services at the hospital with mangers and clinical staff.

Queen Mary's Hospital Campaign

Street Stall in Sidcup High Street to highlight the campaign to stop the cuts at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.

Visit to North Cray Community Centre

Meeting with Gary Redding, the Manager of the North Cray Community Centre and tour of facilities

QMH Candlelit Vigil

As part of the campaign to stop the cuts in services at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup I spoke at the Candlelit Vigil organised by Bexley Conseratives and supported by local residents.