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Creativity, Sport and Healthy Living
14 May 2012 at 09:32
This week I spent several hours in Stroud and the Valleys enjoying the excellent, imaginative and inspiring art and crafts on display as part of the Site Festival 2012. We are very fortunate to have such a wide range of local artists and deserve the growing reputation for creativity garnered through the Festival.
During my school years I was a keen artist, winning a few prizes and 'merits' so, one day, I might reactivate my interest in painting and, more generally, 'making things'. In the meantime, I continue to support this valuable sector in our communities across the Valleys. Part of a fulfilled life is to be close to art, music and the environment.
Continuing an art theme, I presented a prize for the best picture of a Magistrates Court in action. The winning pupil was from Whitminster School. The competition is all about promoting an understanding of the court system and, to this end, it is very effective.
Coming up soon is the arrival to Stroud of the Olympic Torch. As it goes though the town on Wednesday 23 May, it will be passing my office on London Road. This memorable symbol demonstrates the inclusiveness of the games and underpins the value of sport for people of all ages. I hope that the games encourage more participation in all sports.
Last week, the Environmental Audit Committee on which I sit published a report on food, stressing the need for sensible eating and healthy lifestyles. This is in line with a theme I have been developing in the House of Commons through my chairmanship of the Vascular Disease All Parliamentary Group because frequent causes of vascular problems are obesity and diabetes.
Now that spring is here, I am often busy in the garden, planting and sowing as appropriate. Thinking about the food we eat, where it came from and how it should be prepared is another aspect of healthy living. Spring in the Valleys and Vale is laden with useful messages.
If you would like to discuss the issues raised above, please contact me on 01453 751572.
Neil Carmichael
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Neil Carmichael MP and Nigel Evans MP visit the Star Inn
29 March 2012 at 09:14
Neil Carmichael MP and Nigel Evans MP visited the award winning Star Inn at Whiteshill to discuss issues that are affecting our local pubs with the landlord Ken when Nigel visited the ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael Lends a Hand at Stroud Tourism Information Centre to Celebrate English Tourism Week
12 March 2012 at 14:50
Neil Carmichael MP went along to the Tourist Information Centre on Saturday to celebrate the start of English Tourism Week which runs from the 10 th - 18 th March. English Tourism Week ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael supporting Local Artists
30 January 2012 at 13:00
Neil Carmichael continued his support of local art last week in meeting with Georgina Bond, a resident of the Stroud area and an artist. On two previous occasions Neil Carmichael has provided local ... [ read more ]
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Festival: The Stroudwater Trust's commitment to the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering
23 January 2012 at 13:00
Woollen cloth making has shaped our valleys since the Middle Ages. Indeed, cloth has been made at Lodgemore Mills continuously since medieval times. The textile industry has provided employment and ... [ read more ]
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Stratford Park unveils refurbished facilities
23 January 2012 at 10:30
On Saturday, 21st January Neil Carmichael attended Stratford Park in Stroud in order to attend the reopening of the leisure centre alongside Cllr Debbie Young, Cllr Keith Pearson and Cllr Frances ... [ read more ]
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Happy Christmas from Neil Carmichael
23 December 2011 at 17:00
The House of Commons is now on recess. Members of Parliament from across the Country have returned home to be with their families at Christmas. 2011 has been at times a troubling year, our economy ... [ read more ]
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Neil celebrates Boys Club anniversary
21 November 2011 at 12:00
Neil Carmichael last weekend attended Frith Youth Centre in Bussage, to celebrate the Boys Club that has now been serving the youth of the surrounding communities of Bussage, Brownshill, Chalford ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael supports church conservation
21 November 2011 at 11:00
Neil Carmichael visited Brookthorpe last Friday in order to attend St Swithin's Church, a 13 th Century building no longer in use with the Church of England and is maintained by the Churches ... [ read more ]
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Neil hosts reception for 'The Door'
01 June 2011 at 13:00
On Friday evening, Neil hosted a reception for his adopted charity 'The Doo Youth Project'. The charity based on Gloucester Street between the High Street and Merrywalks, is currently celebrating ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael gives thumbs up to British tourism week
24 March 2011 at 12:00
As part of British Tourism Week, Neil Carmichael visited the Stroud Tourist Information Centre (TIC) on Saturday 19 th March and met the members of staff to see for himself how they help promote ... [ read more ]
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Neil at a newly opened Pub in Stroud
13 December 2010 at 12:00
Neil Carmichael on Friday 10th December visited The Market Tavern, a newly refurbished pub in Stroud that opened to the public on Wednesday, 8th December, at a cost of ?400,000. Neil ... [ read more ]
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Superfast broadband could be ours
07 December 2010 at 09:00
The Government announced this week that they intend for superfast broadband to be installed across the entirety of the country by 2015, though British Telecom is running a campaign where they will ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael pledges support to save Purton Hulks
01 October 2010 at 18:01
Neil Carmichael met with The Friends of Purton this week to talk about the Purton Hulks and to discuss the future of the site. During the extended visit, Neil spent a considerable time ... [ read more ]
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Volunteer and Community Action in Stroud
20 August 2010 at 12:32
Neil met with Volunteer and Community Action and to hear their plans for their work in the community. The VCA organised a tour of their facilities and meet and greet session for the MP at their ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael launches Adopt a Charity initiative
27 July 2010 at 12:19
Neil Carmichael is today unveiling his new initiative Adopt a Charity as part of his drive to highlight the importance of the charitable sector in the Stroud constituency. It comes from Neil's ... [ read more ]
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