Few things can match the emotion of the two minute silence each year on Remembrance Sunday each year, as the nation commemorates those who lost their lives to conflict, especially the servicemen and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. The shared responsibility of remembrance was especially important this year as we marked the centenary of the Royal British Legion who, through the annual Poppy Appeal, do so much good work in supporting serving and ex-serving military personnel and their families. It was heartening to hear about the number of people who attended the service in Grantham and the representation from the armed forces, our local schools, and community organisations.
I was saddened to see the Queen’s absence from Sunday’s service at the Cenotaph, where her presence serves every year underlines the connection between the Royal Family and the armed forces, not forgetting her own experience in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in the Second World War. I wish her well and hope that she makes a full recovery.
One lesser known, but no less important date in November is that of Road Safety Week, which runs this year until the 21st. With a focus which runs across age groups, from teaching children the highway code, to reminding motorists to check their tires, the aim of the week is to raise awareness and keep our streets and highways safer for everyone.
This is a goal which I thoroughly endorse as part of my ongoing campaign to make sure that the A1 in Lincolnshire receives more attention from National Highways, the body responsible for the UK’s major roads, to put an end to the collisions which cause injury and disruption. Following my most recent correspondence with National Highways, I have been informed that they are intending to publish new reports on the Lincolnshire stretch A1 in the new year in which they will outline recommendations for any improvements.
I will continue to press National Highways to lengthen slip roads, close dangerous crossovers, and consult on the safety of the existing central reservation barriers in order to guarantee that everybody’s experience of using the A1 is a safe one.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting St Wulfram’s Church to witness ‘Land of Hops and Glory’, the Grantham festival run by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). It was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the products of a traditional local craft and to meet some CAMRA connoisseurs. This is yet another of the ingenious uses of this Grantham landmark as a true community hub which draws thousands of people into the church. Keep an eye out in the following months for this year’s Christmas tree festival and ice rink so you can experience local history as never before!
Second World War. I wish her well and hope that she makes a full recovery.
As the weather becomes colder and the nights draw in at this time of year, a familiar Stamford landmark makes an appearance. I am of course referring to Cards for Good Causes in St John’s Church whose sales of Christmas cards and decorations collect tens of thousands of pounds for charity each year. It is fantastic to see the church, now under the management of the Churches Conservation Trust, continuing to be used for such a good cause which draws in people from across our community.
One lesser known, but no less important date in November is that of Road Safety Week, which runs this year until the 21st. With a focus which runs across age groups, from teaching children the highway code, to reminding motorists to check their tires, the aim of the week is to raise awareness and keep our streets and highways safer for everyone.
This is a goal which I thoroughly endorse as part of my ongoing campaign to make sure that the A1 in Lincolnshire receives more attention from National Highways, the body responsible for the UK’s major roads, to put an end to the collisions which cause injury and disruption. Following my most recent correspondence with National Highways, I have been informed that they are intending to publish new reports on the Lincolnshire stretch A1 in the new year in which they will outline recommendations for any improvements.
I will continue to press National Highways to lengthen slip roads, close dangerous crossovers, and consult on the safety of the existing central reservation barriers in order to guarantee that everybody’s experience of using the A1 is a safe one.
