Sheila Griffin

Praise to our School Crossing Patrols

The campaign has been promoted by Hammersmith & Fulham Council.  They were concerned that an increasing number of car drivers do not stop for the Crossing Patrols.

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This was a very powerful play and performed in a most professional manner by a number of talented young actors.  It aptly marks the Holocaust and Eva Schloss's suffering at the same time giving us an insight to the millions who suffered and died in the concentration camps during the Second World War.

A few words from Nick after the play and question and answers.  Eva has bee presented with flowers.  It must be quite an ordeal for her to go through all the suffering as she tells people her story - I only hope we learn the lessons.

With Lord Alf Dubs

All aboard for the trip from New Addington to Croydon.  This is a very comfortable and reliable means of transport.  We would like an extension to Kingston.

The Chain Gang all smiling after a wonderful lunch in the Town Hall, hosted by the Mayor, Councillor Janet Marshall.

Bed Zed is a small development of Eco-homes built largely from recycled materials and low energy needs.  It is a pioneering venture from which numerous lessons can be learnt for similar future developments in a bid to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions to combat global warming.

Two views of the project

As a contrast we visited Little Holland House, which is a well preserved Edwardian House, the home of Frank Dickinson and his family.  The outside and inside are the original creations of Dickinson and a tribute to the Arts & Crafts Movement.

This was indeed a most enjoyable evening

Some of the trophies and prizes for the competitors

Presenting David Speed Andrews with his 25 year's service certificate from the British and International Federation of Festivals.  A much deserved award  This is the most talented musical group of young people I have had the pleasure to listen to, it was a very memorable evening.  We both enjoyed it so much.  Well done to all those who took part.

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Another record breaking year for 'Park and Ride'

55,051 tickets were sold. 

A celebration was held in the Mayor's Parlour.  Well done to everyone concerned

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Myself with the Chair, Jennifer Butterworth.

Myself with Doug Reynolds, Elaine Emling, Jennifer Butterworth and Michael Jenner

It was a great pleasure to attend the Kingston upon Thames Society's AGM.  The Society does a very valuable service to the Borough by helping to safeguard historical sites and to give judgement on any new buildings proposed.  For example, the Kingston Society Townscape Awards were given to 7 projects, with special comments for the Performing Arts Centre at Kingston Grammar School.  The new proposals for the Riverside which they call the Canbury Gardens Monster gets the 'Thumbs Down'.

There are times when being Deputy Mayor is extremely memorable and a great privilege.  This was one of those events.  To meet Eva Schloss and Nic Careem was indeed an honour.  To listen to Eva talking about her experiences was very moving, the message of which must never be forgotten, no matter what race, creed or colour.

Ellie Northway reading the Anne Frank Declaration

Eva, talking about her book and signing copies in Borders.

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The first Citizenship Ceremony of the new year, and as always a great pleasure to attend.

Below are three groups of new citizens.  I have met members of each group at various times.

I met Mike when working in M & S.

This couple are from Australia

This is a Palestinian family who live in Norbiton Ward