Stewart with prize winners at the Hereward Community College Speech Day 07 July 2006.

Stewart was delighted to be giving out the prizes and to be the principal speaker at the recent Hereward Community College annual speech day.

Before dispensing the prizes, the Member of Parliament gave a short speech detailing many of the exciting projects going on currently in the city.

Stewart commented:

"It was great to visit Hereward; a school that is most definitely on the up. I pay tribute to the staff and students for the excellent work being done there".

Stewart with nursing staff visiting the intensive care bay at the Maternity Unit at Peterborough District Hospital 01 September 2006.

City MP Stewart Jackson visited the Maternity Unit at Peterborough District Hospital recently to be briefed by senior medical staff and managers on the care of premature babies in the Peterborough area.

Stewart is a Parliamentary champion and advocate for the premature baby charity BLISS, which campaigns for better care for newborn babies nationally and he was joined by Emily Robinson of the charity on his visit.

Stewart visits the Welland Family Project 13 January 2006.

Stewart dropped in at the Welland Family Project recently as part of a series of visits organised by the Chief Executive of Family Care, Mr Alan Lord.

The Member of Parliament spent time talking to staff about issues relevant to the centre and the services they provide. He also discussed work on the new building adjacent to the current centre which the project is soon due to move into.

Stewart commented:

"The services this project provides are integral to this area of the city. They do excellent work here and I wish them all the best for the future".

Stewart visits the Eco-Art project at the Dogsthorpe Road allotments 20 October 2006.

Peterborough's local MP Stewart Jackson lent his support recently to the Eco Art Project run by volunteers Gerry Warren, Renny Antonelli and Wayne Stimson at Dogsthorpe Road allotments in the city centre.

Together they have developed the concept of eco art and created Eco Art Projects.

The allotments are a pilot model of what they hope to develop: a coincidence of the environmental & economic imperatives of life as art, but focusing on sustainability.

The Project provides a teaching & workshop facility, a potting shed, a rest & reflection space, a studio and a processing area for produce: drying herbs, ripening onions and so forth.

Stewart was treated to fresh soup and salad on his visit to the Project.

He said:

"Gerry and the other volunteers are doing a great job particualrly helping young people understand about the environment, their food and natural surroundings and sparking their interest in arts and crafts - especially sculpture.''

Stewart visits the Day Nursery in Preistgate, 13 January 2006.

Stewart dropped in at the Welland Family Project recently as part of a series of visits organised by the Chief Executive of Family Care, Mr Alan Lord.

The Member of Parliament spent time talking to staff about issues relevant to the centre and the services they provide. He also discussed work on the new building adjacent to the current centre which the project is soon due to move into.

Stewart commented:

"The services this project provides are integral to this area of the city. They do excellent work here and I wish them all the best for the future".

Stewart visits the Day Nursery at Peterborough High School, 03 February 2006.

The theme of the assembly was conveniently titled 'Public Speaking' when Stewart visited Peterborough High School recently.

After having spent time being shown around the school, Stewart was invited to sit in on the regular Friday afternoon assembly.

He was delighted to discover the theme and listened with interest to the short speeches the pupils gave. The pressure was then, one could perhaps say, somewhat on when Stewart rose from his pew to give his short closing address.
The long and warm applause was therefore very welcome on the completion of Stewart's musings!

Stewart commented:

"I was delighted to be able to visit what is clearly a very good school. All the staff and students made me feel extremely welcome and the assembly was highly interesting.''

Stewart visits new housing development for elderly, 17 November 2006.

Stewart has visited Axiom Housing Association's new Extra Care Scheme at Friary Court in Burton Street. While there, he had the opportunity to meet Chief Executive Richard Hall and Scheme Manager June Presto.

Consisting of forty independent and self contained flats, the new development provides high quality housing for older people and brings together the latest innovative design methods in order to create state-of-the-art accommodation which will meet the current and future needs of Peterborough's older population.

The emphasis is on creating a spacious, comfortable living environment - providing all the design features that make a difference to the lives of older people.

Friary Court will be officially opened by The Princess Royal on Thursday 14th December.

Stewart speaks to High School pupils, 03 February 2006.

The theme of the assembly was conveniently titled 'Public Speaking' when Stewart visited Peterborough High School recently.

After having spent time being shown around the school, Stewart was invited to sit in on the regular Friday afternoon assembly.

He was delighted to discover the theme and listened with interest to the short speeches the pupils gave. The pressure was then, one could perhaps say, somewhat on when Stewart rose from his pew to give his short closing address.
The long and warm applause was therefore very welcome on the completion of Stewart's musings!

Stewart commented:

"I was delighted to be able to visit what is clearly a very good school. All the staff and students made me feel extremely welcome and the assembly was highly interesting.''

Stewart speaks at the PCT demonstration outside the Town Hall, 28 April 2006.

Cries of "Save our Peterborough Primary Care Trust" and "Keep the NHS local" could be heard as demonstrators made their concerns about the Government proposals to replace the GPPCP with a super-Primary Care Trust (PCT) recently.

The super-PCT would control all doctors, dentists, adult social care and community health services in the entire county, and could be based in Cambridge or Huntingdon.

Currently, Peterborough's doctors and dentists come under the North and South PCTs, which are also responsible for buying services from local hospitals. The two trusts work with the City Council as the GPPCP.

Health workers fear people in Peterborough would suffer. Many believe the centralised organisation may have to cut key services in the city as it struggles to reduce the huge debts of other health organisations in Cambridgeshire.

Mr Jackson said he was proud to "stand shoulder to shoulder'' with the health professionals in the city.

"I hope the Government sees sense and allows us to retain our own city-wide PCTs.''

Stewart opens the new Acorn Centre at Scalford Drive 02 September 2006.

Picture: Stewart opening the new Acorn Centre at Scalford Drive, Welland with Sue Carroll, Project Manager, Alan Lord, Family Care Chief Executive and local children (as well as Fuzzy the Bear)

Peterborough MP Stewart Jackson was delighted to be asked to open the new Sure Start First Steps Children's Centre to be known as the Acorn Centre, serving families in Bluebell, Welland, Parnwell and Dogsthorpe and located in Welland, on 2nd September.

The brand new centre will focus on family support, childminding, health, early years provision and education, training and employment advice and will be run by renowned Peterborough-based charity Family Care.

Stewart said:

"I congratulate Family Care and wish the Acorn Centre well and I think that it will make a big difference in improving the quality of lives of families and children in the Dogsthorpe and Welland areas.''

Stewart judges cardboard cut-out teachers at Bretton Woods school as part of Third World campaign 21 July 2006.

Stewart found it tough to choose his favourite as he was presented with dozens of impressively crafted cardboard cut-out teachers from year 9 pupils at Bretton Woods School.

The teachers were made as part of the “My friend needs a teacher” campaign which hightlights the fact that there are not enough teachers in the developing world.

Stewart commented:

"This is a very worthwhile cause and I was delighted to lend my support to it. The children asked if I would present the teachers to the Prime Minister at Number 10, which I am happy to do.''

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Stewart congratulates successful participants in the 3-peaks challenge 07 July 2006.

Stewart listened in awe as the three successful participants in the 24h 3-peaks challenge recounted stories of their feat.

The trio, led by Matthew Ward, are all members of staff at Hereward Community College.

They are joined in the photo by Mr Haq Nawaz, whose Supersaver store donated supplies for the expedition.

Stewart commented:

"These three individuals can be well pleased with their achievement. I've know doubt it took a huge amout of determination and they should be congratulated on raising so much for charity''

The 24h 3-peaks challenge involves climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours. These are Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon respectively.

MP pops in at Explore Learning on Oxney Road 20 October 2006.

City MP Stewart Jackson visited at Explore Learning in Sainsbury's store in Oxney Road last week to meet staff members Alice Williams and Claire Foley (pictured with Stewart) and pupils.

Stewart paid tribute to the innovative work of this local learning centre for 5 to 14 year olds, specialising in intensive tuition in maths and English.

Stewart said:

"It's great that Peterborough is part of this successful national chain of learning centres.

Since opening their first centre in Chelmsford in 2001, over 5,000 children have joined Explore. They have gained confidence, enthusiasm, independence, knowledge and new skills.''

The MP and fellow nature lovers recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of a popular nature reserve, 03 June 2006.

The MP and fellow nature lovers recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of a popular nature reserve.

The Eye Green Nature Reserve was originally a clay quarry, to make bricks, which operated for almost a century before it was sold to Peterborough City Council.

Dominated by a huge lake, the 30-acre reserve is home to a variety of creatures, including swans, butterflies, dragonflies and great-crested newts.

Part of the reserve that has been returned to nature was previously a bowling green, created on what is believed to have once been an Anglo Saxon burial ground.

There was a special presentation made by Stewart and a ceremonial cutting of a cake.

Stewart commented:

"I was delighted to visit this beautiful reserve. It is a credit to the city and I pay tribute to those involved in its upkeep".

(Stewart pictured with Deputy Mayor Marion Todd and other interested parties)