This animation above gives a quick summary of how the poppy became our symbol of Remembrance.

Darren is helping with the Poppy Appeal in Shrewton this year.

The Airman's Cross near Stonehenge was erected in memory of two pioneer airmen, Captain Eustace Loraine and Staff Sergeant Richard Wilson, who were killed in a flying accident near Stonehenge in 1912.

Both police and politicians commit to act in the interest of the communities they serve. They share many of the same goals and are grappling with many of the same issues so it is vital they work closely together.

Ananda Odissi Festival 2018 at The Higgins, Bedford.

Just for fun I had a go at radio presenting with BBC Radio Gloucestershire at the Stroud Country Show - looking forward to going live next time.

1. Tackling the scourge of plastics

Consulting on the introduction of a deposit return scheme. It will also look at other measures to increase recycling rates.

Residents of Shrewton and Tilshead have been contacting me regarding concerns of smoke from fires on Salisbury Plain Training Area.  I have been busy asking questions and please see the following response below:

Following last night's public meeting for residents in Amesbury, the following statements have been released. 

Statement from Neil Basu, National Lead for Counter Terrorism Policing in the UK: 

Celebrating a 100th anniversary is an amazing achievement, and the history of our Royal Air Force is made up of just that.

Today marks 70 years since the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks. We will mark the contribution of the Windrush generation to British society and ensure their legacy will never be forgotten.