Rejuvenated following holiday in St Ives. An indicator of a good break is when you can’t wait to get back to work!

At the National Memorial Arboretum for the Chindit / Burma Star memorial event and stopped by the #WW1SikhMemorial to appreciate the Marigolds. It’s poignant as it’s used in India to commemorate soldiers who died in World War I and World War II Sikhs At War USI-CMHCS Burma Star Memorial Fund Charity

A fantastic appointment, congrats Giles Dilnot ConservativeHome

Sharpen your 📸 lenses and let the world see through your perspective on #WorldPhotoDay. Our Foundation Calendar Competition is back again! Our theme this year? "Legacies". Submit your entries before 31st August 2024 and you could be one of the 13 winners whose images appear

Great to catch up with Levison Wood over lunch and hear about his forthcoming projects! Lev is a phenomenal storyteller and I can’t wait to see more of his work on screen. pic.x.com/64qfkee8mh

At the National Memorial Arboretum enjoying a break to look at clouds! Not only is “Cloudscapes” a wonderfully relaxing experience, but a poignant way to reflect at this very special place #LookUp #Remember #Reflect

Transfer Deadline Day 👀

Mere Green Library is a crucial local resource for school children, the elderly and community groups so it must remain open. There’s still time have your say in final consultation by Birmingham City Council (after Labour bankrupted our great city) via: birminghambeheard.co.uk/bcc/lcf24

📣Nominations are now open for The King's Award for Voluntary Service 2025! 🟪 Know a voluntary group making a real impact in your local area? 🟪 Want to recognise their amazing work? 🟪 Why not nominate them for a King's Award? Find out more at: kavs.dcms.gov.uk

The Town Council is setting out its ambitions for the next 4 years, with a consultation on its Draft Strategic Plan for 2024-2027. Fill out the survey to have your say or look out for our newsletter which will be delivered to all households w/c 2 Sept surveymonkey.com/r/Z28SX5R

Fantastic leadership and commitment by experts at CounterExtremism Hannah Stuart 👏🏽

...budget cuts required because of Birmingham Labour's financial mismanagement. Liam and his supporters are deluded and unable to accept responsibility. If only someone had left a note!

Pleased to see my local MP fighting for our local democratic right to be heard, unlike the Labour PCC who is literally closing our police station via the back door! Hope Richard Parker can sort out Simon Foster WestMidsPCC for the good of the region.