Saturday, October 1, 2011

Weekly newsletter - October 1, 2011

During the Commons break I have been out and about volunteering around the community.

It has been a great opportunity for me to meet local people who are doing so much sterling work to benefit others in their local area.

You will see from my media releases that I am supporting Colin Riches, a local man, who is campaigning for changes to family law. I would encourage as many people as possible to sign his e-petition.

In the Community
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 –I joined Nazeing Cubs Group to work with the cub leaders and take part in the activities that the group undertakes. This included building a bridge across two tables! Great fun!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – I visited Sheering Primary School to do Milk Duty, as part of World School Milk Day, making sure all the children received their daily intake of milk.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – I spent the morning at Harlow College teaching the AS Government and Politics class about how ideology of political parties has changed since the Second World War.

In the afternoon I undertook a shift running reception at the St Clare Hospice Centre greeting visitors and also helping run the shop.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – I spent the morning at Harlow Foodbank working with volunteers to prepare food parcels for people in Harlow.

In the afternoon I joined Harlow Talking Newspaper to help record the latest edition of newspapers and learn the process of how talking newspapers operate.

I had a meeting with NHS West Essex chief executive Shelia Bremner and GP Commissioner for West Essex Dr Rob Gerlis to discuss health facilities for young people at Occasio House and 0845 call charges for doctors surgeries.

Robert's latest media releases
Harlow MP Robert Halfon behind new parliamentary 'Apprentice School': The first parliamentary training programme for apprentices - the idea of Harlow MP Robert Halfon - will be launched next month...

Harlow MP Robert Halfon supports father who has launched an e-petition calling for a change to family law: A Roydon father has received the backing of Harlow MP Robert Halfon in his battle to get changes made to family law so that parents have equal rights and responsibilities for their children...

Harlow MP Robert Halfon gives his support to local organisations involved with Natwest CommunityForce project: ElevenHarlow-based organisations are in the running to receive support through this year’s Natwest CommunityForce project...

Robert's latest media coverage            
ROUNDABOUT HARLOW WEBSITE - Harlow MP Robert Halfon addresses youth unemployment and campaigns to boost the number of apprentices: Since being elected in May 2010, Harlow MP Robert Halfon has been a champion of apprentices...

HARLOW STAR WEBSITE - New shop opens to meet growing demand for recycled goods: An environmental charity has opened a third shop in Harlow to cope with high demands for their recycled goods…

HARLOW STAR WEBSITE - Black History Month event to celebrate cultural diversity in Harlow: A celebration of Harlow’s cultural diversity will take centre stage in the town’s revamped Market Square on Saturday (October 1)...

HARLOW STAR WEBSITE - Plans for Harlow waste transfer plant pushed through by Essex County Council: Furious residents and business owners have spoken of their disbelief after controversial plans for a new waste transfer site in Harlow were approved by Essex County Council...

HARLOW STAR WEBSITE - Harlow MP backs resident's rail safety campaign: A deaf woman whose beloved pet dog was killed by a train has called on Network Rail to erect new safety fencing along a "dangerous" stretch of track running through Harlow Town Park...

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