Second First Aid Course

I delivered the second First Aid Course last Saturday at Standish Library. Another 14 people turned up and we had a great instructive morning where all are now trained in Emergency Life Skills.  I have applied for and been accepted to deliver the new training course so watch this space for more dates later in the year.

Following on from these talks and training courses, I have been asked to attend local rugby clubs and Mother's Union which I am thrilled about.   I am passionate about First Aid and the more that we can train/talk to the better!

Labour Party - New Leader

Jeremy Corbyn was announced as the New Labour Party Leader with Tom Watson named as Deputy.  Jeremy commanded a huge majority and I hope that democracy will prevail and that all will get behind him to support our party.   I was disappointed by the press coverage who appear to have forgotten that he was the people's choice!  Does it matter if he does not wear his tie right up to his collar?  With the Tory Government trying to push through the new Union Bill I feel that coverage of that would be far more important.  

Congratulations to our very own Wigan MP, Lisa Nandy for being chosen for the Shadow Cabinet as Climate and Energy shadow minister.  We are very lucky to have someone of Lisa's calibre as or MP.  Her passion and dedication should be applauded.

Watching PMQT I felt Jeremy held is own and performed really well.

Diggers Festival

On Saturday afternoon I helped out on Wigan CLP's stand at The Diggers Festival.  Held in the new Gerard Winstanley Gardens (named on the day)  there were hundreds of people, signing our petition to help refugees, many signed up to the Labour Party following the morning's result.  Since last Saturday over 30,000 have joined the Labour Party, several in Standish.  

Live Bands on two stages entertained all and a fantastic atmosphere and camaraderie was felt.   

Meeting so many people who are keen to get involved is heart warming.

Carnforth

On a personal finish to the week, I spent Friday at Carnforth in the sunshine. Walking around the lake watching the water skiers, eating and drinking with family visiting from Scotland.  

What a fabulous end to the week!