Archive for the 'Events' Category
Stroud Water Textile Trust and the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering
14 May 2012 at 11:25
On the 19th April Stroudwater Textile Trust opened the doors on 'Herberts Shop', Merrywalks Shopping Centre in Stroud to show the textile heritage of Stroud. As well as looms and examples of fabrics, the exhibition contained a display highlighting what has happened to the old mills and how they have gained a new lease of life. As part of the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering The Trust put on several events details of which can be found at stroud-textile.org.uk. Neil visited the shop on the Friday morning and tried his hand at weaving under the expert guidance of Jane Ford.
Neil said ' The history is absolutely fascinating and there is an amazing range of cloth and equipment, this is a really fantastic exhibition and I thoroughly recommend it'
Posted in Events | The Community
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 ... [ read more ]
Posted in Events | Culture and Tourism | The Community
School Pupils are 'Inspired by Manufacturing' at Stroud College
30 April 2012 at 09:23
Pupils from Archway and Sir William Romneys spent a day at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College undertaking a number of tasks all related to manufacturing and engineering. Representatives ... [ read more ]
Posted in Local Business | Events | Local Education
Stroud Schools Participate in a K'nex Scrap Heap Challenge
30 April 2012 at 09:21
?On Thursday the schools k'nex scrapheap challenge took place at Rednock School, Dursley. Rednock, Stroud High, Marling, Archway, Maidenhill, and Thomas Keble all attended the event sponsored by ... [ read more ]
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Spotlighting Manufacturing and Engineering
30 April 2012 at 09:19
First of all, I want to thank Stroud Life and its team for their fantastic support for the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering. To have such positive support for an initiative geared ... [ read more ]
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'Cream' of the Festival
25 April 2012 at 16:36
Nampak and Dairy Crest sponsored a Reducing the Carbon Footprint and Recycling lunch held at Dairy Crest at their Severnside site. Representatives from Dairy Crest and Nampak both led very ... [ read more ]
Posted in Local Business | Events | The Environment
Women in Engineering Forum
24 April 2012 at 14:29
This morning Stroud High School hosted a Women in Engineering forum aimed at female students interested in developing careers in engineering. Jenny Body OBE and the new first female President ... [ read more ]
Posted in Events | Local Education
Festival for Manufacturing and Engineering
24 April 2012 at 14:04
This week I am focussing on the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering. In fact so much so, that although Parliament is sitting, I will be in the constituency for most of the time. The ... [ read more ]
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The Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering is Officially Opened
23 April 2012 at 15:52
Neil Carmichael's Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering very successfully opened today at Wycliffe School with over 150 VIPs. After a speech from Neil Carmichael MP, Mark Prisk MP Minister for ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael Cuts the Ribbon for Cobalts Spring Stroll in Nailsworth
16 April 2012 at 10:27
Neil Carmichael cut the ribbon to start Cobalt's 28 th annual 'Spring Stroll'. The event took place on Sunday, April 15 th 2012 to raise money for The Heart Mind & Body Scanner Appeal. ... [ read more ]
Posted in Events | Health and the NHS
Manufacturing and Engineering
11 April 2012 at 12:22
Manufacturing and Engineering I have just returned from a fascinating visit to Airbus in Filton, Bristol, where I saw the test bed for the new A350 landing gear and the manufacturing ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael Follows Chalford Scarecrow Trail
03 April 2012 at 10:03
Neil Carmichael MP and Debbie Young Councillor for Chalford enoyed the Easter sunshine by following the Chalford Scarecrow Trail on Monday. The trail which is in its fifth year is raising ... [ read more ]
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Festival of Engineering and Manufacturing Launches Website
19 March 2012 at 16:56
The Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering (23 rd -27 th April) has launched its official website: http://stroud.ac.uk/festival . The festival which celebrates the successes of local ... [ 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 and Engineering and Manufacturing
05 March 2012 at 15:38
On Tuesday 6 th March Neil Carmichael will be leading a debate on Government Policy on manufacturing and engineering in Westminster. Neil has long argued that in order to "rebalance ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael marks Holocaust Memorial Day
30 January 2012 at 12:15
This week Neil Carmichael signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust. ... [ read more ]
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Festival: Airbus' commitment to the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering
30 January 2012 at 12:00
As a key contributor to manufacturing and engineering in the South West, Airbus is pleased to be joining Neil Carmichael MP in celebrating the South West as a UK leader in these important sectors, ... [ read more ]
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Festival: Lloyds TSB's commitment to the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering
30 January 2012 at 11:40
Lloyds TSB Commercial is proud to sponsor the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering, which does so much to recognise an industry that makes a huge contribution to both the UK and Gloucestershire ... [ read more ]
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Festival: Delphi's commitment to the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering
23 January 2012 at 13:45
"Delphi is thrilled to be involved in this exciting event which aims to showcase the tremendous industrial heritage that we have in this area, and the vibrant and exciting present and future that we ... [ 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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Festival: Renishaw's commitment to the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering
16 January 2012 at 09:00
As the largest employer in the Stroud District, and a world leading engineering company, Renishaw is an enthusiastic supporter of the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering and will be ... [ read more ]
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Festival: Nampak's commitment to the Festival of Maufacturing and Engineering
09 January 2012 at 10:00
In April 2012, plastic milk bottle manufacturer, Nampak Plastics, will be playing host to a number of events as part of the Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering at the company's Severnside ... [ 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 ]
Posted in Events | Culture and Tourism | The Community
Neil returns to take part in Tree Festival in Stroud
28 November 2011 at 10:15
Neil Carmichael is once again participating in the Stroud Community Christmas Tree Festival hosted at St. Laurence Church in the Shambles in the centre of Stroud, taking place from Sunday, 27th ... [ read more ]
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Neil meets Cabinet Office minister in Painswick
21 November 2011 at 12:30
During this last weekend, Neil Carmichael met with a Government Minister and a fellow Member of Parliament from Gloucestershire to discuss mutual interests and concerns. Mark Harper - the Member ... [ read more ]
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The Olympic Torch to pass through the Stroud Constituency
07 November 2011 at 13:00
In preparation for the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games being held in London next summer, the Olympic Torch will embark on an extensive tour across the British Isles beforehand. It has been ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael speaking at a City of Westminster event
17 October 2011 at 14:00
Neil Carmichael recently attended an event hosted by the City of Westminster Council in Manchester. Neil in his capacity as a member of the Education Committee at the House of Commons was asked to ... [ read more ]
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Neil marks World School Milk Day
03 October 2011 at 09:30
Neil Carmichael marked 'World School Milk Day 2011 by visiting pupils and staff at Chalford Hill School last Tuesday. The school was one of thousands across more than 40 countries taking part in ... [ read more ]
Posted in Events | Health and the NHS
Cabinet member comes to Stroud for broadband conference
19 September 2011 at 10:45
The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt came to Stroud recently to attend a conference organised by Neil Carmichael at the Imperial Hotel attended by dozens of ... [ read more ]
Posted in Local Business | Events | Local Policy | Jobs and Welfare | The Community
Autumn and Winter surgery dates now available
15 September 2011 at 10:30
Surgery appointments are now available for reservation for local residents to meet with Neil Carmichael from the end of this month and into February. Neil Carmichael holds a surgery every week at ... [ read more ]
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Laurence Carmichael begins European Cycle Challenge
31 August 2011 at 13:30
Laurence Carmichael today began her challenge to cycle through three European Cities for charity. Leaving East London this morning, Laurence will be cycling between 60 and 100 miles a day on a ... [ read more ]
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Neil supports Walking 4 Health
31 August 2011 at 12:30
In the Stroud Valleys and across the Severn Vale we are very privileged to have great scenery and a fantastic landscape, which the national 'Walking 4 Health' initiative supported by Stroud District ... [ read more ]
Posted in Events | Health and the NHS | The Community
Neil Carmichael recognises Chimney Fire Safety Week
03 August 2011 at 09:30
Neil Carmichael took heed of Chimney Fire Safety Week, which ran from Monday 25 th July to Sunday 31 st July. Neil stresses to the local community that they shouldn't be complacent if they use a ... [ read more ]
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Michael Gove meets with Stroud head teachers
18 July 2011 at 09:30
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, joined local head teachers in Stroud last Friday to discuss the Government's Academy and School Improvement programme, and the impact it will have on ... [ read more ]
Posted in Events | Local Education | The Community
Neil to host public question and answer sessions
27 June 2011 at 09:30
If you have questions about the agenda of the Coalition Government or would like to question your Member of Parliament on any matter of policy, Neil Carmichael will be hosting two question and ... [ read more ]
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Neil on the Chalford Hill and France Lynch Garden Trail
20 June 2011 at 09:45
Neil Carmichael went on the Chalford Hill and France Lynch Garden Trail last weekend. The event which took place on both Saturday and Sunday and is held every year sees local residents and groups ... [ read more ]
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The Carmichaels support Action Medical Research
06 June 2011 at 09:45
Neil is supporting his wife, Laurence Carmichael, in her efforts to support Action Medical Research, a charity dedicating to eradicating diseases that inflict children. Laurence, an avid cyclist, ... [ 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 hosts a reception for the CAB
13 December 2010 at 12:20
Neil Carmichael on Friday, 10th December in London Road, Stroud. At the end of the evening Neil was able to hand Carla Evans, the Manager of the CAB in Stroud a cheque for nearly £400. ... [ read more ]
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Grand Designs for Eco-Homes at Festival
14 September 2010 at 14:56
Neil has visited the "Eco-Fair Cafe" at the Exchange last Saturday as part of the Stroud Festival Fortnight. At the Cafe he met author Chris Bird and purchased a copy of his new book, "Local ... [ read more ]
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MP ploughs his own furrow at Frampton Fair
13 September 2010 at 16:49
Neil Carmichael demonstrated his tractor driving prowess at this weekend's Frampton Fair. After meeting constituents at the Fair, Neil took to the wheel of a Massey Ferguson 165, built in Banner ... [ read more ]
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Neil Carmichael meets Stroud District Youth Council
27 July 2010 at 18:05
Neil Carmichael has met with the Stroud District Youth Council to discuss the issues occupying the minds the constituency's young politicians. The meeting at his constituency office is the first ... [ read more ]
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