Remembering my political hero and former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, on the anniversary of her death in 2013Meeting with Councillors Geraldene Lucia-Hennis and Melvin Seymour to discuss current Crayford issuesWelcoming my new Caseworker, Jamie Hamilton, to ParliamentBeing presented with a copy of ‘Adventurous Teddies’, which is the first book written Heritage Agbaje, an eight year old pupil at St Paulinus School. I congratulated her and am sure she will achieve her dream to write novels when she is olderEnjoying lunch in the Conservative Club in Bexleyheath at the Conservative Ladies’ Afternoon Tea GroupBeing presented with mooncake by Viny Poon to celebrate the Chinese mid-autumn festivalAt Vintage Lindy Lou’s in Crayford for lunchVisiting Oakwood Tennis Club in Crayford to look at the new facilitiesMeeting Jack Fenning, Area Campaign Manager, to discuss future campaigning in Bexleyheath and CrayfordPictured with Dame Diana Rigg at the House of Commons
With local activist and constituent, Viny Poon, at the 3rd annual China-UK International Music Festival in Parliament
Meeting local business owner, Russell Golby, in Parliament after Prime Minister’s Questions
Hosting a Thank You Party at the Conservative Club in Bexleyheath for those that gave lots of help during the General Election campaign
Pictured with the Chairman (James Cleverly MP) and other Vice Chairs of the Conservative Party Sir David in the Commons urging the Leader of the Opposition to support the Brexit Bill
At Inspire Community Trust with Vinod Khanna 1 November 2019 Out canvassing in Iron Mill Lane, Crayford Speaking to the Sixth Form at Crayford Haberdashers about Brexit
Some of the highlights from this year’s Conservative Party Conference in Manchester
MacMillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Visiting Conservative Party stalwart, Bill Heywood, at his new home in Heathfield Court Care Home Launch of Park East, new Orbit development, Saturday 14 September
At a function hosted by Mark Harper MP with Parliamentary colleagues
At the ‘Knights of the air’ event in Hall Place and Gardens as part of the Alcock and Brown centenary celebrations
Enjoying afternoon tea at a Bexleyheath Ward Conservatives fundraiser Supporting Boris Johnson at the leadership hustings at Excel on 17 July Out in Danson Park with local Conservatives campaigning for Boris Johnson to be the next Prime Minister In Portcullis House with Ed Berry, who completed two weeks’ work experience following the completion of his Politics degree at the University of Portsmouth At the LSE and CASE stand in Parliament, with Bob Neill MP, 25 June 2019 Pictured with BCCA Officers and Bexley Campaign Manager At the 14th Bexley Beer Festival at the Dartfordians Sports Club to support the event. Pictured sampling the Alcock & Brown Centenary Bitter with Stuart Holland, Roland Amos and Pat Waters. Paying a visit to BCU Life Skills to meet the team, including the cook (Sue Flannery), and some of the service users In Dartford for the local elections With actress Su Pollard celebrating St George’s Day in the Speakers State Apartments Crayford commemorates Alcock & Brown, Knights of the Air. Pictured are Rt Hon Sir David Evennett MP with Lady Evennett, The Mayor & Mayoress of Bexley, Group Captain Tony Alcock MBE RAF retired and his wife Rita.
At the AGM of the Bexleyheath and Crayford Conservatives Association with new President, Mark Brooks OBE, and new Chairman, Cllr Howard Jackson
With Nick Hair at the Kentish Belle in Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, to celebrate the micropub’s first anniversary Visiting Bursted Wood Primary School to meet with Headteacher, Mrs Dryland, and to tour the new building Discussing transport problems with Conservative Mayor of London candidate, Shaun Bailey AM At a reception in Parliament to celebrate the investiture of Rt Hon Sir John Hayes MP. Pictured with Damien Moore MP and Sir John. Out delivering leaflets and meeting residents in Braeburn Park Visiting The Bookends Bindery Ltd in Crayford to learn about their trade, work on training apprentices and to meet the staff. Pictured left to right: Sarah Bernard, Colin Barson, Rt Hon Sir David Evennett MP, Sean Codling, Joe Dixon Visiting Restore Datashred at their site in Crayford to tour the facility, chat with staff and learn about the work they do On a visit to Haberdashers’ Crayford and chatting with Year 12 students Gideon Divine and Andrea Solomon Signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment with the message: “We will never forget and it must never happen again” Officially opening the Bluesky Citadel in the City of God church, Crayford At the Crossroads Care Christmas Lunch for clients and volunteers of the Befriending Service With Alberto Costa MP at the ‘Taste of Italy’ event in Parliament At the Youth Sport’s Trust parliamentary reception talking to Denise James-Mason about their six point plan for the future of PE Welcoming Bexley Borough Campaigner, Frazer Brooks, to Parliament for lunch Welcoming Bexley Borough Campaigner, Frazer Brooks, to Parliament for lunch With Lord Kevin Shinkwin at a Parliamentary Reception hosted by Leonard Cheshire Disability Meeting friend, activist and former work colleague Dr Jim Healy in Parliament for lunch
In the House of Lords for the Chinese Information and Advice Centre’s ‘Woman Volunteering of the Year Award 2018’.
In the Broadway, Bexleyheath at a Poppy Launch event Bexley Mayor, Cllr. Brian Bishop and Mayoress, Cllr. Christine Bishop, and the Rt. Hon. Sir David Evennett MP and Lady Evennett attended a dinner on Thursday evening (25 October) at ASSOS to celebrate the refurbishment of the Crayford restaurant. Joining them to sample the new menu were Crayford Councillor Geraldene Lucia-Hennis and her husband Peter. The restaurant owner and head chef, Mahmut Budak, decided to close in August for a revamp, and the decor and furnishings have been replaced with the bar relocated in the centre of the room. Pictured at the 1st North Cray Scout Group for the unveiling of a memorial to former Assistant Scout Master Geoffrey Vesey Holt of 1st North Cray Scouts, who died at Passchendaele in September 1917, as part of the Royal British Legions #Thankyou100 campaign At Stuzzichini restaurant in Bexleyheath for a dinner with the Secretary of State for International Development, Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP
At the 2018 Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham
Out celebrating Marilyn’s birthday at the excellent Stuzzichini restaurant in Bexleyheath Meeting residents and giving out leaflets in Bexleyheath Celebrating the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Peter & Lynden Sharp at Langan’s Brasserie Out on the terrace at the House of Commons with my wife, Marilyn, and my Parliamentary Assistant, Perry Taylor and his fiancée Jemma Achurch, before lunch At the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) for a luncheon at the invitation of Mr Alderman Gregory Jones QC Pictured with BCCA Chairman Mark Brooks and Deputy Chairman Maureen King, at the Crook Log Ward Coffee Morning Pictured with Justine Greening MP signing up London and Quadrant to the Social Mobility Pledge With Marilyn entertaining the Mayor and Mayoress of Bexley, Cllr Brian Bishop and Cllr Christine Bishop for lunch and a visit to Parliament Pictured with local businessman, Lee Shipman, in the Broadway, Bexleyheath Having lunch with old school friend, Peter Sharp On a visit to St Paul’s (Slade Green) Primary School, who were participating in a range of sports and raising funds for UNICEF With Bexley Council Leader, Teresa O’Neill, welcoming Health Minister, Steve Brine MP, to Bexleyheath for a chat about public health issues locally
At a reception held at the Bexleyheath Conservative Club on 25 January in remembrance of Edna Reeve – a long-serving Conservative Party Member – following her funeral service.
At the Bexleyheath & District Club for the Disabled annual dinner Pulling a pint with Adam Howell, the Manager of the Golden Lion pub in the Broadway Bexleyheath, following the venue’s recent revamp With Sawen Ali, a pupil from Townley Grammar School, who completed a couple of days work experience in Parliament.
Pictured celebrating the completion of Rosemary Court in Erith Park
In the House of Lords for the Chinese Information and Advice Centre’s afternoon tea to celebrate the ‘Woman Volunteer of the Year Award’
With Caroline Field from Orbit to discuss their plans for the regeneration of Arthur Street At the RSPCA’s farmers’ market in Parliament with Mark Gorton from Traditional Norfolk Poultry Ltd Out with a team in Barnehurst meeting residents and discussing local issues Paying respect at Christ Church, Bexleyheath Visiting Bexley Mencap to discuss local issues In the Chamber of the House of Commons
Out and about campaigning in Bexleyheath
Out and about campaigning in Bexleyheath
Out on patrol in North End for Walk the Met At the AGM of Friends of St Paulinus Church
At the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester
Pictured in Westminster Hall with old school friend Jim Milbourne and his wife Ansley At the BCCA Annual Dinner with Education Secretary, Rt Hon Justine Greening MP Supporting Macmillan at coffee morning in Parliament Meeting puppy walker Myriam Steadman, Debbie Marchese, and guide dogs Rivers, to discuss access to public transport Meeting pupils from Peareswood Primary School in Parliament to talk about the role of Government With Police & Crime Commissioner Matt Scott and Chief Constable Alan Pughsley QPM With friend, colleague and Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP at the Party Conference With Ben Parker from Macmillan, discussing the fantastic work of the charity Meeting with representatives from Falkland Islands Government Office at the Conservative Party Conference At the BCCA Women’s annual lunch with guest speaker Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport At the Crayford Greyhound track watching local dog Yahoo Victor win the Ladbrokes Golden Collar Delivering leaflets and meeting residents in Howbury Park At the Christchurch Conservatives Autumn Lunch, held at Danson Boathouse Visiting local business Apex Lifts to discuss apprenticeships and to congratulate them on their many successes. Pictured with Managing Director, Warren Jenchner and Service Director, John Roberts. Meeting Alice Barnard and Nicolas Heslop from the Edge Foundation to discuss education issues In Parliament with Marilyn meeting Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Eileen Pallen, and her husband Mark At Abbey Wood station to see the development of Crossrail At the Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards launch in Parliament Visiting Tory veteran, Edna Reeve, at Groveland Park Care Home in Barnehurst this morning for coffee and a chat Two Lord Commissioners sign their last Treasury documents on behalf of the Cameron Government With Sara Huggins, from the Bank of England, at the drop-in reception in Parliament for the new £5 note Meeting Dee Ryall, an Australian politician who serves as the MP for Ringwood in the Victorian Legislative Assembly At The Reading Agency’s drop-in reception in Parliament for the Summer Reading Challenge Presenting Nick Hurd MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary State at the Department for International Development, with the book from Bursted Wood Primary School for the Send My Friend To School campaign With Chimere, a student at Townley Grammar School, during her work experience in Parliament Congratulating Bernard and Edna Clewes on their 60th Anniversary With Abbie, Philip and Rachel, who I have worked with for the past six months in my role as Acting Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Meeting local activist, Amandeep Singh Bhogal, in Parliament With Sue Owen, Permanent Secretary for Department for Culture, Media and Sport, at Thiepval in front of the Yorkshire Air Museum’s Allied Air Forces Memorial At the start of the vigil for the commemoration of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster Abbey Meeting Keith Manchanda, the new Secretary of the Conservative Club, with Les Ayres and Maureen King At Blakeney Point as the Tourism Minister during a visit to Norfolk to look at the tourism offer.
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Speaking at DCMS Question Time as the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage On a tour of St Paul’s Cathedral as the Minister for Heritage and Tourism At the Crayford Ward coffee morning hosted by Patricia Kaye At the Bath Food Showcase in Westminster, which was hosted by Ben Howlett MP Out canvassing for Ray Sams for the St Michaels by-election At the memorial for the men of HMS Malaya that were killed at the Battle of Jutland Saying goodbye to Claire Scott, Head of Admin in the Government Whips Office. Sad to see her leave and wish her well. Pictured with Claire and her successor, Joe. At the Bexleyheath Girl Guides Annual Rededication Service on Sunday 22 May At the FA Cup Final (21 May) cheering on Palace With Sir Philip Craven at the Anti-Corruption Summit Casting the official first vote for the Charity Choices Campaign, supported by Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation. With the Gujarati Community at the Celebration of Education event held at Townley Grammar School. At the Christchurch Conservatives Spring Lunch in The Boathouse, Danson Park Walking in Sheringham Park and enjoying the beautiful Norfolk countryside on Sunday 1 May. At the launch of National Golf Month Supporting the FA Girls’ Football Week With Martin Glenn, CEO of the FA, at the Crystal Palace vs Watford FA Cup semi-final Campaigning in Rochester for Matthew Scott for the Kent PCC election At the Medway Visitor Centre with Kelly Tolhurst Campaigning in Barnehurst for Zac Goldsmith Paying respects at the Thiepval war graves ahead of the Somme commemoration Visiting the Household Cavalry Museum in Horse Guards Parade Speaking in my role as Heritage Minister on the subject of church conservation Campaigning in Christchurch for Zac Goldsmith At SMaRT Garage in Crayford Zac Goldsmith campaigning in Bexleyheath Broadway Speaking to Erith WI Be What You Want You Day at Pelham School With Aaran Gedhu from Welling, during his week’s work experience in Parliament Visiting Must Farm Speaking at Somerset House to launch their Post War Public Art Exhibition Pleased to meet with the Chancellor and colleagues at Number 11 today Meeting the Greenwich and Bexley Hospice Chief Executive Out speaking to residents in Crayford with Cllr John Davey Meeting the Yacht Harbour Association in my role as Tourism Minister Welcomed to the DCMS on my first day by the Permanent Secretary Sue Owen Signing Holocaust Educational Trust’s 2016 Book of Commitment in Westminster Speaking at Bexleyheath Academy Meeting the Greenwich and Bexley Hospice Chief Executive Out speaking to residents in Crayford with Cllr John Davey Meeting the Yacht Harbour Association in my role as Tourism Minister
