Stephen Twigg for West Derby - Local News from Stephen

Local News from Stephen

Visit to Bradbury Fields Centre in West Derby On 26th February I visited the Royal National Institute for the Blind's Bradbury Fields Centre in West Derby for a fascinating discussion about the challenges facing blind and visually-impaired people.... Home Secretary Alan Johnson visits Liverpool On Friday February 26th I was pleased to welcome Alan Johnson to Liverpool. I invited residents' groups and others to hear Alan speak and put their questions to him about... Cardinal Heenan School Industry Day 2010 On Monday February 22nd I spoke to parents and students at Cardinal Heenan as a part of their Industry Day. This was my third year at Industry Day which is... Liverpool Chinese New Year Celebrations On Sunday February 21st I attended a wonderful evening at the Adelphi Hotel to celebrate Chinese New Year organised by the Pagoda Chinese Community Centre. It was a great evening... Holocaust Memorial Day 2010 This afternoon I attended the National Commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day marking the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This important day enables us to remember the millions who... Alder Hey Children's Health Park - House of Lords Reception On Tuesday January 26th I attended an event in the House of Lords hosted by the Bishop of Liverpool about the vision for Alder Hey. The proposals are very exciting... Visit to Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital On Friday January 15th I visited the Heart & Chest Hospital in Broadgreen. I was hugely impressed with the excellent work being done there - a testament to the dedication... Home visits in Dovecot with Jacqui Nasuh Most weekends I am out and about in West Derby door knocking or delivering leaflets. On Saturday January 9th we decided instead to visit older people in their homes to... Visit to Mersey Care and Ashworth Hospital On Friday 11th December I visited Ashworth Hospital to find out more about its work and the wider work of Mersey Care. I was impressed with the professionalism and dedication... Families Fighting for Justice March On Sunday December 13th, I spoke at the Families Fighting for Justice march at St George's Plateau. It was a very moving occasion meeting and hearing from people who have... Liverpool Labour launch new website The Liverpool Labour party has launched a fantastic new website with great features. You can read about Labour's top priorities for the city and even report local issues direct with... Visit to Sandfield Park Secondary School On Friday December 4th I visited Sandfield Park School. After a quick tour of the school I had an excellent discussion with some of the Sixth Formers on a very... Visit to Chrysalis Freedom Programme at the Knotty Ash Children's Centre On Friday 27th November I visited the Freedom Programme run by Chrysalis for people who have lived with Domestic Violence. It is shocking to hear what so many women and... Residents' consultation in Stockbridge Village On Thursday November 26th I attended a residents' event at St Albert's Church led by local councillor Barbara Murray. Over 100 local people were there for a discussion about their... March Against Homphobia On a rainy Sunday 22nd November I joined the March Against Homophobia organised following the disgraceful attack on PC James Parkes. The march sent a powerful message that the people... Chrysalis Dinner More than 400 people attended the Chrysalis Dinner at the Devonshire House Hotel on 20th November. It was a fantastic evening celebrating the brilliant work of this Domestic Violence charity.... Visit to Clubmoor Active Age Centre On Friday November 20th I attended a packed meeting of local people concerned at the forthcoming closure of Age Concern's Active Age Centre. I also met the committee that is... Keep West Derby Tidy On Friday November 13th I joined Year 7 pupils from Cardinal Heenan picking up litter at the shops opposite Alder hey. Cardinal Cleenan is a great initiative from the students.... Remembrance Day 2009 On Sunday November 8th I attended the Remembrance Day services at St Mary's Church and the Cenotaph in West Derby village. As the years move on it is imperative that... Eleanor Rathbone dinner in Lark Lane On Sunday November 8th I spoke at a dinner organised by Riverside Constituency Labour Party to mark the centenary of the election of Eleanor Rathbone to Liverpool Council. She was...