Celebrating the 750 potential lifesavers in Southend West.

Sir David Amess MP joined a cross-party Parliamentary event on Tuesday 18th July to celebrate the number of people who are registered as stem cell donors.

Local MP Sir David Amess joined the Bank of England’s Chief Cashier, Victoria Cleland, in Parliament on 19 July to find out more about the new £10 note featuring the world-renowned author Jane Austen.  

Speaking in the Commons today Sir David said:

Sir David Amess MP recently attended the 140th anniversary service for St Bonaventure’s School, his former high school. The celebratory mass, which was held on Monday 17th July, was a fantastic occasion with 13 priests and The Bishop of Brentwood con-celebrating in St Antony’s Church.

Westcliff High School for Girls recently paid tribute to former Headteacher Nancy Howard by unveiling a portrait in her honour.

On Sunday 16th July, Sir David visited Porters Civic House for the Mayor of Southend’s annual garden party. The MP for Southend West was joined by local councillors and dignitaries at the party.

King John School, in Benfleet, recently hosted Lions Clubs for their Annual Disabled Sports Day. Sir David Amess MP opened the event which took place on Saturday 15th July and was joined by Rebecca Harris, MP for Castle Point, who presented the prizes. 

On Friday 14th July, St Thomas More High School for Boys celebrated the feast day of its Patron Saint with a mass and a day of activities. Despite the General Roman Catholic Calendar celebrating More on 22 June, the school holds its annual feast day closer to the summer holidays.

As of Thursday 20th July, Parliament will be on Summer Recess until Monday 5th September. Throughout the summer break, Sir David will continue to hold his regular constituency surgeries. The dates of these surgeries are as follows:

- Friday 21st July

- Friday 4th August

Local independent charity Southend Blind Welfare is one of the nominated charities for the Masonic Charitable Foundation Community Awards Tercentenary Fund. The charity is in the running to receive a grant for £25,000.