Edward Bulmer Paint

Edward Bulmer Paint

I really enjoyed visiting Pembridge-based eco paint company Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. It was great to hear about their work to produce paint that is as clean and green as possible. Edward is a passionate advocate for environmentally-responsible business. We need to...
Speaking with students at John Masefield High School

Speaking with students at John Masefield High School

I was delighted to be invited to speak last week with sixth formers at John Masefield High School in Ledbury. It’s a place close to my heart, since my own sons went there not so long ago. The young people asked some brilliant questions about topics including...
Campaigning with Caroline Lucas

Campaigning with Caroline Lucas

It was fantastic to be joined by the wonderful Caroline Lucas at the weekend, campaigning in North Herefordshire. We’re getting such a warm response on the doorstep; so many former Conservatives are telling us they are now going to vote Green. People want change...
Engaging young people in politics

Engaging young people in politics

How can we support and encourage young people to get more engaged with politics? That was the theme of this workshop in Hereford last week facilitated by local arts project Rural Media. It was great to chat with colleagues from all sorts of organisations – and...
Helping people to live independently

Helping people to live independently

It was a pleasure to sit down with Euan McPherson, chief executive of Services for Independent Living (SIL) to learn more about the organisation. SIL is a Leominster-based charity and company that supports many local people to live independently. With nearly 150...