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Recognising the importance of apprenticeships to aerospace

Jess Stone, Airbus apprentice from Filton, has made the final of Make UK Engineering Apprentice Award. Jack asked Alok Sharma MP to join him in congratulating Jess and to recognise the importance of apprenticeships to the aerospace industry, and to ensure rewarding careers in enginee

Remembrance in Stoke Gifford

This morning Jack was honoured to lay a wreath at the Stoke Gifford War Memorial to pay homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and to preserve our way of life.   He was joined by amongst others, Cllr Franklin Owusu-Antwi, who is also an army veteran.

Poppy Appeal 2020

On Saturday, I assisted volunteers supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal at Bristol Parkway Station. Thank you to the Royal British Legion Stoke Gifford Branch for organising collections locally, in what are challenging times. If you would like to volunteer, please call John M

Local NHS update

The Bristol, North somerset, South Gloucestershire CCG provided me on Friday with an update on how our local NHS services have managed various recent challenges re Covid, the future operation of the nightingale hospital at UWE, and preparations for the winter overall.

Plans at Flogas

A fascinating visit Flogas in Avonmouth this morning to learn more about their exciting plans for the future.

Concorde's droop nose demo!

Today at the Bristol Aerospace Museum, they demonstrated Concorde's droop nose hosted by former Concorde Pilot Captain Tim Orchard. The event followed the  announcement this week of £514,000 from the #CultureRecoveryFund to the museum.

New bio methane powered buses on our roads!

Yesterday, I caught up with James Freeman, First Bus West of England, who showed us a fantastic new bio methane powered bus. We also discussed how First Bus is managing the many challenges of running a bus service during Covid.

Local policing update

Earlier today I had a briefing about local policing from Chief Inspector Dan Forster. We discussed antisocial behaviour, unauthorised traveller sites, police recruitment and policing during the pandemic. A huge thank you Avon and Somerset Police for everything you do to keep us safe.