King's Daughters

A short while ago ago I was invited to stand in the local borough elections for the Benhall and The Reddings ward in Cheltenham. The elections took place last on 22nd May and I received 594 votes. My opponent received 1188 votes so clearly I did not win. However, I don't feel like I lost either. I learned so much and gained so much and I can honestly say that it was well worth it. I will definitely stay involved.  Today I would like to share some of the valuable things that I learned with you: Politicians are Real People Local politics is often confused with national politics.  Yes in theory we are all one party but in reality the local councilors have little if any contact with the national leaders.  We might get to meet one or two national leaders but we are unlikely to become their best friends and change the country with them.  So what I want to focus on is our perception of local politicians and the simplest way that I can describe a local councilor is that...

Our King's Daughters Conference breakout sessions have been finalised and boy oh boy do we have something special lined up for you! Tania Vaughan - Doing it D ifferently Roseann Boyce - Hard Truths Vanessa Stottor - My Huts on Fire Fay Price - Love, the Church and Homosexuality Make sure you get your ticket soon  www.kingsdaughtersconference.co.uk

Madonna is one of Malawi’s most famous ambassadors. She said “ Despite horrendous life chances the children have a song in their heart and wear a smile .” On Sunday 6th July its Malawi Day and there will be live music, fun games and activities, stalls, live Wimbledon Men’s Final on a big Screen and a delicious afternoon tea for all the family to celebrate and raise money to keep Malawi girls in school. Dignity is a charity set up to raise awareness of the plight of girls; in Malawi an average girl misses one week a month of school because of the lack of menstruation provision. This problem can be solved and costs £10 per girl and will last her through her education. Come and join in the celebration at The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, GL516PN. Tickets costs £5 per person or £20 for a family (includes afternoon tea). Tickets available on http://tinyurl.com/npbvkoc If you would like to be a stallholder email: Vicky@freerangechicks.net