Today is World Book Day - Children across Tamworth are dressing up as their favourite book characters in school, they're encouraged to read and will be given a book token which can be exchanged in a book shop or supermarket for a brand new book.
Last weekend I got to join Dosthill Park Wildlife Group a local organisation which helps to protect and preserve wildlife and improve wildlife habitats in Dosthill at the nature reserve.
Not many people know but the Minister for Work and Pensions, Amber Rudd first became aware of how challenging life can be with a disability by her father who became blind in 1981.
It's the time of year when parents and children receive information on their high school placements. While some will have got the school the hoped for, others may not be quite so lucky.
Each month my office produces a summary of casework dealt with on behalf of constituents. For those interested below is a little breakdown of the types of issues crossing my desk.
I joined forces with comedy actor Stephen Mangan and Healthcare Assistance Patricia McDonnell this week to raise awareness for Marie Curie to help them provide support to more people living with a terminal illness.
Local Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher is supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2019, highlighting the benefits of apprenticeships to employers, individuals, local communities and the wider economy in a week-long celebration of apprenticeships.
