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I had a great visit to Bamfords Auctioneers this month. Bamfords are a family-run East Midlands auction business with over twenty years of experience. I enjoyed...

There is an opportunity for schools to take part in an educational visit to Parliament. A visit usually consists of an educational tour of the Palace of...

I enjoyed attending the official opening of Belper Rugby Club’s new extension this summer with club chair Jackie Dyer and Rugby Football Union president Nigel...

I was pleased to pay a visit to Slenderella this summer who were awarded the title of Best Small family Business in the Midlands Best Family Business awards...

This summer, it was great to see the Ukrainian Youth Centre’s Summer Camp open day and meet parents and children having a fabulous experience. The camp gives...

My Summer 2023 Newsletter is available to read here. Sign up to receive it directly every month. In this edition: - A38 Improvements Works - Celebrating...

Recently I was pleased to visit the NHS Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust and meet with new Chief Executive Mike Powell. I was shown a virtual tour of...

I was pleased to officially open Greenstone’s new Belper shop this month. Greenstones’ new shop will offer cobbler and locksmith services and sell high quality...

Last weekend, I enjoyed visiting this year’s Oakfest with local Conservative Councillors, Freya Trewhella and Matthew Eyre. It was great seeing local businesses...