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RORY VISITS ONE OF BRITAIN’S LEADING EDUCATION FACILITIES

Last Friday, Rory Stewart was given a tour of the Blencathra Field Studies Council by the centre’s leader Tim Foster, to hear about another record-breaking year for the centre. The centre is part of the Field Studies Council (FSC) – an environmental education charity providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and […]

RORY NOMINATES EDEN CHEF FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD

  Rory Stewart MP has nominated Stephen Kierney, ​Head ​Chef ​at ​T​he Cross Keys, ​Penrith, ​for the widely coveted Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year Award. The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group launched the awards in partnership with Nestlé Professional, and asked for all MPs to nominate a pub chef […]

RORY “CUTS THE RIBBON” AT OFFICIAL OPENING OF GREYSTOKE POST OFFICE

Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and The Border “cut the ribbon” on the 21st July to mark the official opening of Greystoke Post Office, Church Road, Greystoke, Penrith CA11 0TW. The new Postmasters Andrew and Linda James also laid on some nibbles for the local community to celebrate the opening, with one local resident describing […]

RORY ENJOYS ‘QUINTESSENTIALLY CUMBRIAN’ SHOW

MP for Penrith and the Border and Vice-President of Penrith Show, Rory Stewart MP, attended the show with his family, and has praised all involved in the organisation of this year’s show for an excellent event. The 2017 show was widely praised by the thousands who turned out to enjoy another brilliantly organised show, continuing its tradition as a real showcase […]

RORY ‘FIXES THE FELLS’ WITH AWE-INSPIRING VOLUNTEERS

Last week, local MP Rory Stewart joined volunteer organisation Fix The Fells to hear about their work across Lake District, before joining the group to clear drains on Gowbarrow Fell. Whilst out on the fell Rory learnt about Fix The Fells’ sustainable prevention and restoration techniques on Lakeland footpaths. Repairing and maintaining the ancient network […]

RORY VISITS HOME OF BRITISH MOUNTAINEERING

Last week, Rory Stewart MP visited the stunning new base of the Mountain Heritage Trust, located at the foot of Blencathra, to check out the centre’s facilities. The Mountain Heritage Trust (MHT) was founded in 2000 to record and preserve Britain’s rich heritage in the fields of climbing, mountaineering and mountain culture. Second to none […]

RORY WELCOMES £1.3 BILLION BOOST TO NATIONAL SCHOOLS BUDGET

Rory has welcomed the announcement that there will be an additional £1.3 billion dedicated to schools funding over the next two years – helping to create more school places in Penrith and The Border, and more funds for headteachers to continue the important work they do in educating Penrith and The Border’s children. Rory commented […]