Today in Caldicot, Labour supporters canvassed for Catherine Fookes’ MP campaign and Jane Mudd’s Police and Crime Commissioner election. Jayne Bryant discussed mental health and future collaboration on justice issues. Local Labour members participated, and interactions with Ukrainian refugees enriched the experience, highlighting strong community support.
Acid with Brasilian Percussion, quite techy and minimal. BUY / STREAM HERE: Brasil Acid by Wez G
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A nice funky disco builder that really gets kicking as it transitions out of the breakdown into some full throttle dancefloor bliss BUY / STREAM HERE: Shine Melody by Wez G
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Today I went out with a contingent of Severnside Labour branch to Denny View in Severn Ward, Caldicot for a #LabourDoorstep session, promoting Catherine Fookes who is the Labour Party candidate for MP in Monmouthshire at the general election. Present were Cllrs Angela Sandles, Maria Stevens (Severn Ward), Francis John…
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Today, a small group including Cllr Tony Easson and worker Ryan promoted Labour candidate Catherine Fookes in Magor. The town, near the M4, had a welcoming atmosphere. After the session, Ryan kindly drove me to Cardiff University for another political event, enhancing the day’s productive and pleasant experience.
View More Labour Doorstep, Magor, Monmouthshire
I hadn’t been out doing #labourdoorstep for the Labour Party, in the bid to get Catherine Fookes elected as MP for Monmouthshire, for some time. The election is starting to loom so it’s all about working as hard as possible now and driving forward until the finish line. Today we…
View More Labour Doorstep, Crick, Monmouthshire
The author reflects on their intense second experience working for the Labour Party during an election. They supported first-time candidate Amy Thompson-Lancaster in Chepstow, motivating her against Conservative odds. After a passionate day canvassing, they celebrated her victory but acknowledged the tougher challenge ahead in electing Catherine Fookes against incumbent David Davies.
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Labour Party candidate, Catherine Fookes, with Jessica Morden MP, Cllr Tony Easson and Mayor of Caldicot, Maxine. Tonight there was a gathering of local political dignitaries and Labour party members here in Caldicot for the Turning on of the Christmas Lights. It was a fun event and the people got…
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This morning we went out campaigning on my estate in the local Dewstow Ward, Caldicot. Catherine Fookes, the Labour Party candidate for Monmouthshire, was present and vigorously knocking the doors. Henry Higgins, the Severnside Chair was out as was Counsellor for Magor & Undy, Frances John Crook. Plus my regular…
View More Labour Doorstep in Dewstow Ward, Caldicot
Today we went out campiagning locally in Caldicot for Catherine Fookes’ general election campaign to become Labour Party MP for Monmouthshire. We covered the area around the Caldicot Comprehensive School and hit over 100 houses. Support for Catherine is strong here in Caldicot.
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I wrote this complaint back in February. Gray Hill Surgery, Caldicot, does not allow email complaints. Their complaints process is so difficult to negotiate. What I did is contact the main local NHS health board and they said that even though Gray Hill was independent, that they did have an…
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Today we were out doing our Labour Party #labourdoorstep campaigning for Catherine Fookes in Portskewett, Monmouthshire, which is the next village up the road from me in Caldicot so is quite local. Bridie Sedegebeer was there, running the session. It is quite hard ot actually co-ordinate and organise the movements…
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This episode of Vine Line by DJ Wez G has a nice summer feel and has a few hits from Glastonbury 2023 plus a surprise couple of songs from the 1960s. :::Tracklist::: # Artist name Track name 1 Bananarama Cruel Summer 2 Taylor Swift Cruel Summer 3 Warpaint Champion 4…
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Hive Mind Brewery / Wye Valley Meadery in Caldicot is a lively entertainment venue with a licensed bar offering affordable drinks and locally produced mead and craft beer. After attending a performance by local artist Ben The Hat, I enjoyed outdoor seating and tasty food from The Roti Shack. It’s a vibrant addition to the area’s nightlife.
View More Ben The Hat @ Hive Mind Brewery / Wye Valley Meadery, Caldicot 24.06.2023
I had previously read Alison Weir’s most excellent book specifically on Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine many years ago so the author was familiar to me. I chanced upon this title in my local library (Caldicot) and thought I’d give it a go. It covers the lives of several British Queens,…
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