Thursday 20th March

I had a busy day today, it started early in the morning with a trip to the Town Square to listen to a briefing delivered by the Police about one of their Major Crime initiatives across the Borough. Here I am with some of the officers taking part.

I then travelled to Lords Cricket ground to watch the finals of the British Land Kids Cricket League. What a fantastic event. I bumped into Mike Gatting and spent time chatting to him about this brilliant opportunity for young children to become involved in one of our great games.

I finished the day at Get Living London, in the East Village, to celebrate the transformation of the Athletes Olympic Village into housing for local residents.

Leyton Library

Saturday 15th March I attended the Grand opening of the refurbished Leyton Library. The premises has been transformed with amongst other things new computers installed. The opening was attended by The Leader of the Council Cllr Chris Robbins and the poetic genius Mr Roger McGough.

President of Kashmir

On Friday the 14th March 2014 I was Honoured to host a visit to the Town Hall by the President of Kashmir. Since the visit His Excellency has extended an offer of a return visit to Kashmir. I have accepted and will be visiting with other Councillors in the coming few weeks.

100th Birthday Party

On Wednesday 26th February 2014 I attended The Manor Care Home, 110-112 Hainault Rd, London E11 to celebrate an outstanding achievement of a centurion at the home. Here I am with Mr Antonio Felice.

Thursday 30th January

I had another very busy day on Thursday 30th January. I spent sometime during the morning and afternoon dealing with e-mails and other correspondence before setting off in the afternoon to take part in an interview which was recorded and screened on Sky on Friday evening.

From there I went to Leytonstone Library in Church Lane for 6pm to take park in awarding certificates to group of Young People who were tasked to complete a project on the Celebration of the Olympics.

I was then the Guest of Honour at the Assembly Hall in Chingford where a Charity quiz night had been arranged by my Council Colleagues in aid of both my Charities. A huge £2,000 was raised, what a wonderful night and I must thank everybody who attended, and those who worked tirelessly to ensure that the evening was such a great success. During the Dragon boat Auction, One individual, offered £500 but only if management board agreed to sail on it and another £500 if I agreed to go with them. At that suggestion management board agreed to match the £500 again only if I agreed to go on the Dragon boat.

Now does anyone know what a dragon Boat is.................... Oh well it is for Charity. I wonder, Will any of you make a donation to my charity when I take part. I will be publishing Photo's of the event and hope you'll give generously.

This is a Dragon Boat, and I'm now a little nervous!!!!

Ferry Boat reopening

On Friday 24th January 2014 I had the privilege of re-opening the Ferry Boat inn, after it had been renovated. Remarkably it had only been closed for just over a week. The premises has a lovely warm feeling to it with an open fire.

Jeremy Deller exhibition at William Morris Gallery

On Friday the 17th January 2014 I attended the William Morris Gallery in Forest Road for the opening of the Jeremy Deller Art exhibition. This is a fantastic venue to stage something of this nature. The artist and members of the Gallery team were on hand to meet guests.

Friday 31st January 2014

On Friday 31st January 2014 I was visited by a photographer who is in the process of capturing all the London Mayors photographs for a future exhibition. Ian Atkinson, international award winning photographer, brought his equipment and spent time in my parlour. This London Mayors Portrait project has seen him now visit all but four Mayors in London. Here he is at work, caught on camera using a camera................

Police Commendation Ceremony

On Friday the 10th January I was invited to the Chingford Assembly Hall for the Waltham Forest Police Commendation Ceremony. I am immensely proud of our Local officers and the hard work that they do. I listened with huge admiration for the officers who showed such Bravery, devotion to duty and investigative skill.

Tuesday 7th January 2014

I was invited to Harmony Hall in Truro Road to Celebrate Qaed-e-Azam, the Birthday, Xmas & New Year Day celebration for the Founder of Pakistan. This was hosted by the Waltham Forest Senior Citezens Asian Group. Prayers were said and thanks were given.

17th December 2013 Smiling Sessions Christmas Party

On Tuesday 17th December I was invited to Smiling Sessions Christmas Party in Pelly Court, Summit Rd. Everybody joined in singing their favourite Christmas songs.