A Fantastic Book Presentation at Brompton Academy in Gillingham

Continuing our tour of Medway Secondary Schools, Deputy Lieutenant Ann West and I visited Brompton Academy today to present them with their copy of the History of the Lord Lieutenant of Kent’s book “Unconquered”.

The students had done their research and were both attentive and inquisitive and we faced a lot of really interesting questions.

We are pictured above presenting the book to one of the pupils. As can be seen below we had a really attentive audience.

After a brief introduction from myself, Ann gave a brief history of the Lieutenancy before we opened up the session for questions.

A big thank you to Mrs Rider and all of the staff and pupils who made us so welcome today.

Copyright of the photographs belongs to the Brompton Academy

Porridge and Book Reading at Barnsole Infant School in Gillingham

A wonderfully warm reception at Barnsole Infant School in Gillingham yesterday when I arrived with my local Ward colleague Councillor Wendy Purdy to see the free porridge initiative led by School Caterers Chartwell.

It also coincided with the schools science day and we were able to join pupils enjoying scientific games and puzzles in the main hall.

I couldn’t resist having a go at the bread making and also preparing the school lunch!

Whilst there I also had the opportunity of reading a book with a group of young pupils.

Thank you to Mrs Ryan and all of the staff at Barnsole Infant School for a fantastic morning.

We Will, We Will, Rock You at the Howard School for Boys

I have just enjoyed a fantastic performance of We Will Rock You, a joint production between The Howard School for Boys and

Rainham Mark Grammar School and with behind the scenes Production assistance from Rainham School for Girls.

I am pictured above with the cast who kindly allowed me to show off my guitar skills!

I think there might be tickets available for Saturday so please go along and watch it if you can. Tickets are £5 each and available from the School.

Well done to all of the students and staff for a truly wonderful production.

Medway Schools compete in the Annual Consumer Challenge Quiz

It was back to the Hundred of Hoo Academy for the Annual Medway Consumer Challenge Quiz which is run by Medway Trading Standards to help educate, inform and entertain our Medway pupils on safety and consumer protection issues.

The Schools taking part this year were :”

Hundred of Hoo

Hoo St Weburgh

Inspire

Bradfields Academy

and Rivermead.

Joined by my colleague Councillor Peter Hicks we opened the proceedings along with the Assistant Director Andy McGrath.

Questions covered: Who can help?, Streetwise Shopper, Food Matters, Travelling Safely, Colours, Healthy Living and Labels, Signs & Symbols.

All of the pupils entered into it with a keen and inquisitive frame of mind and thorough enjoyed themselves.

As I told them at the end, they were all winners and they were all presented with as trophy, certificate and prizes kindly donated by local firms and organisations.

There had to be one winner of the winners and that was the Hundred of Hoo Academy and they were presented with their trophy by one of the sponsors that attended and who sponsored the event, Kent Trade Frames. (Pictured below)

Congratulations to all of the Medway Trading Standards Team and all of the schools who participated.

A special thanks to all of the sponsors : Odeon Cinema, Dockside , Argos, Wilko, Bose, Halfords, TK Max, WH Smith , Kent Trade Frames and the Royal Engineers Museum.

 

Presenting “Unconquered” to the Hundred of Hoo Academy

Continuing our tour of Medway Secondary Schools I visited the Hundred of Hoo Academy in the company of Ann West Deputy Lieutenant

to present the History of the Lord Lieutenant of Kent’s Book “Unconquered” to the Academy Council.

After a brief introduction from myself, Ann gave a short presentation on the Lieutenancy before answering questions from the pupils.

We were also joined on this occasion by my colleague the Portfolio Holder for Educational Improvement Councillor Kelly Tolhurst.

We are pictured above presenting the book to the Head Girls and below with the Academy Council.

A big thank you to Ann West JP Deputy Lieutenant and the Academy Council at the Hundred of Hoo Academy.

Copyright of the photographs showing us with the pupils belongs to the Hundred of Hoo Academy.

Presenting “Unconquered” to the Chatham Grammar School for Girls

In the company of the Deputy Lieutenant of Kent Ann West we received a warm welcome from the Head Teacher of Chatham Grammar School for Girls Christine Probin before being introduced to the School Council.

After as brief introduction from me , Ann gave a short potted history of the Lieutenancy before answering questions from the pupils. They had researched the subject of the Lieutenancy well and asked some great questions.

After this we presented them with the book which will be placed in the School Library.

This is part of my desire to present each Secondary School in Medway with a copy of the book.

A big thank you to Mrs Probin and the pupils for a wonderfully warm reception.

We are photographed above with the pupils at the presentation.

Copyright of the group photograph lies with Chatham Grammar School for Girls.

A fantastic Medway Ethnic Minority Forum “Community Fair”

Along with my colleagues Councillors Kelly Tolhurst and Jane Chitty, I visited the Medway Ethnic Minority Forum Community Fair at

Fort Pitt Grammar School yesterday.

Some wonderful stalls with a multi cultural mix of different foods, Arts and Craft.

It was great to see people from the local community visiting the fair, taking advantage of the offers on the stalls and of course appreciating the dance

and music on offer as well.

Some wonderful singers (photographed below) and above with my colleagues Kelly and Jane and of course the President of the Medway Hindu Community Association and Chair of the Medway Ethnic Minority Forum, Priti Joshi. Also in the photograph are members of the Forum.

A great morning with Hospital Radio Medway

I enjoyed a great time at Hospital Radio Medway  this morning where I was interviewed by local DJ Alan Hardy who was on duty with his wife Helen.

Alan asked me about my life in general and Medway Council, Policing and local politics in particular.

Helen also scoured the vaults of records to find two of my favourite Credance Clearwater Revival songs.

Thank you to all at Hospital Radio Medway for the fantastic voluntary work that you do in keeping Medway Hospital patients informed and entertained.

I am photographed above with Helen and Alan.

A great meeting with the Medway Hindu Community Association

I enjoyed a productive meeting with the President and Vice President of the

Medway Hindu Community Association this afternoon at Gun Wharf, discussing their plans and ambitions for the future.

I have been associated with the Association for over five years now and it was a fantastic meeting discussing the exciting strategies that they have for the future of our community.

The Association carries out tremendous work and fellowship with their Hindu colleagues and works very closely with the Medway Ethnic Minority Forum.

I am pictured above with the President Priti Joshi and the Vice President Chandra Pandya.

Presenting “Unconquered” to The Chatham Grammar School for Boys

A warm welcome for both myself and the Deputy Lieutenant of Kent Ann West when we visited Chatham Grammar School for Boys today.

Our visit was one of many, touring our Secondary School to present them with their copy of the History of the Lieutenancy “Unconquered” written by David McDine.

After a brief introduction from myself  Ann gave a potted history of the Lieutenancy and then answered questions from the School Captains before signing and presenting the Book to the Head Boy.

We are pictured above with the Head Boy and School Captains.

Thank you to all at Chatham Grammar School for Boys for a fantastically warm welcome.