Oh happy Saturday.

Definitely a great Saturday, with Chelsea winning the European Champions League.  It just shows how important managers are to a team.  Just three months ago, we were languishing, losing match after match.  With the arrival of former player Di Matteo, as interim manager, CFC have won the FA Cup against Liverpool, and given Chelsea a historic victory in Europe.

Without doubt, the game against Bayern Munich was an amazing one, with CFC showing the strength of character that the players showed against Barcelona in the semi-final.

Oh happy days.

by Robert Halfon - Working Hard for Harlow.

Another Blues victory

Just a short blog today - to celebrate yet another victory for the Blues. This time it was Chelsea winning the F.A. Cup at Wembley against a spirited and fearless Pompey side. In a week, Chelsea have won the Premiership and the Cup, thus achieving 'the Double' for the first time in the Club's history. It really is a great time for Chelsea supporters. As one wag said: "Does Chelsea play against itself in the Charity Shield match?"!

Super Blues

I haven't had much chance to go to Chelsea F.C. this season because of all the campaigning and work in Harlow, so I was absolutely delighted to go today - the last match of the season. It was a great match with us beating Wigan 8-0 - and winning the Premier League in the Process. There was such an amazing atmosphere at Stamford Bridge, it was like a carnival. Its been a great week for the colour blue.

Its true though you can never really get away from politics and I bumped into the new Conservative MP for Watford, Richard Harrington, who by chance was sitting just a few rows behind me.

Its back to work tomorrow: it is my first day at the House of Commons as an MP. I begin a week of induction for new Members. Hopefully we will also find out if there is to be a new Government.

By Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com

Pubs and Watches

Its been a busy but enjoyable few days and I have had loads to do.

On Thursday night, I was invited to open the new White Horse Pub in Old Harlow. The new landlord, Graham Northcott and a number of committed partners, has taken over the pub, and in the space of three weeks - has entirely rebuilt the whole Pub. It really looks amazing and I am sure it will be a great success.

Graham said to me that it had always been his dream to open a Pub, so it was good to see a dream coming reality. Many Pubs in Harlow are having a tough time given the Recession and the Government's handling of the economy and a number have closed in recent weeks. I am sure that the White Horse will buck the trend.

I had to rush off to Roydon for a Parish Council meeting as I am a local Councillor and I arrived 30 mins late (although I had told the Chairman beforehand). As I sat down I dropped my Blackberry on the floor and it then started ringing, so my late entrance was slightly embarrassing!! At the meeting we discussed giving money to the local Citizens Advice Bureau and I am glad that a grant was given. CAB does a great job and should be supported.

On Friday I was invited to visit Rotary Watches in Westcliff-on-Sea. This is an amazing place. It is where they make and service all their watches. We should be proud that this company, which started in 1895 in Switzerland, uses the best of English craftsmanship and is based in Essex (see picture).

Then it was back to Harlow, in time to attend the Council Chairman's charity night at Harlow F.C. in aid of child Victims of Crime. The cold weather meant that attendance was low, but it was good to chat to the Simon Morgan, Harlow F.C. Chairman whilst I was there.

Saturday morning meant catching up with constituency correspondence and making telephone calls.

The afternoon and evening were pure treats. I was invited to watch Chelsea and met my childhood hero, Kerry Dixon. Even though we were rubbish against Hull, meeting Kerry helped to soothe the pain!

After I went to see the new film Benjamin Button with my girlfriend Vanda. She was really keen to watch it, before she goes back to Brazil on Thursday.

It is really weird and stars Brad Pitt who is born old and grows younger every day - and falls in love with Cate Blanchett! I suppose the moral of the film is that you can never take time for granted. I certainly didn't as the film was over 3 hours long! But we enjoyed it anyway.

Anyway, I hope to have a peaceful Sunday, as I have a big work week ahead. I hope you enjoy yours.