My Dad, Clifford Jenkyns, sadly passes away
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my Dad, Clifford Jenkyns.
Our whole family are devastated but would like to take this opportunity to thank the kind messages of support which have been a great help us at the difficult time.
My Dads website www.cliffordjenkyns.com will become a memorial site in memory of his amazing life.
Last Night of the Proms Concert.
Andrea will be performing in The Stump along side The Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band.
Tickets £15.00 are available on the night or from;
The Boston Standard office, (01205) 311433
The Stump (01205) 365111
The Boston County Club (01205) 365684
All proceeds on behalf of the ABF Soldiers Charity.
Brothertoft Village Fete
With my two dogs in tow, Lady and Godiva, I attended the Brothertoft village fete. An enjoyable day was had by all and there was something for everyone, from games to cake stalls, and live musical entertainment, to which I was pleased to be a part of. The day had a real community feel to it.
Incantesimo The Band
I now have a great band called ‘Incantesimo’ meaning ‘magical’ in Italian. we will be performing on Wednesday 21st September in Stoke Rochford, please click here to find out more details about the concert
Lincolnshire CPF
I am pleased to announce that the Lincolnshire Conservative Policy Forum, to which I launched in March is going from strength to strength. We have had great support from MP’s including; Karl McCartney and Nick Boles and Lincolnshire County Council Leader Martin Hill, all of which have been guest speakers at our events. We have had over thirty people attend each of our functions.
Forth coming guest speakers are: John Hayes MP(September), Mark Simmonds MP (January) and Karl McCartney again in March 2012. To find out more please visit our website.
Army Benevolent Fund
I am on the organising Sub-committee for the ABF (Army Benevolent Fund) for a concert that will be held at the Boston Stump on 1st October. http://www.soldierscharity.org/
Doris Banham Dog Rescue donation
I raised £235.00 for the Doris Banham Dog Rescue and was also pleased that my dog Lady, had her picture taken for the occasion and was in the newspaper.
Launch of Area 4 Place check
The Official launch of Area 4 place check (Witham East Placecheck) is on 22nd March at 6-30pm Park Primary School.
Highways Update
The trees that have been causing an obstruction for drivers at North Forty Foot Bank/ Ferry Lane Cross Roads are due to be removed this Spring/Summer.
The Street lights that are missing near Park School are faulty and new ones have been ordered.
Charity Fundraiser for Dogs
I have organised a fundraising concert for a charity close to my heart, the Doris Banham Animal Sanctuary. They currently have over one hundred dogs and they will not put a dog down.
The musical concert featuring my self and other local singers will be held at the Kirton Leisure Centre, 730pm on Saturday 7th May, tickets £2.50 and all monies will go to the charity. Please contact me to find out more or view our pdf.
Lincolnshire Conservative Policy Forum
I am on the Lincolnshire Conservative executive committee and I am responsible for organising grassroots policy making forums throughout the county. Our Launch Event is on Friday 1st April, please contact me to find out more, or visit our website; www.lincolnshireconservatives.co.uk/cpf I wish to personally thank Mark at Ginger Squirrel for designing the site for me.
County Newspaper
The County Council Newspaper that is delivered to all households throughout the county has started a new series of features about Lincolnshire County Councillors. I am featured this month on Page 16. Please click to read an online copy.
Residents news; Area Four Place Check
I am pleased to announce that our area is going to become a ‘place check’ area. Place check is a project that is run by residents of the community and is about finding out the qualities of a place - what is good, what is bad, and what improvements are needed. We will also get £10,000 to spend in the area. Roy Williams our BNWAG Chairman will become Chairman of the Area Four Place Check. If you would like to get involved we are doing a ward walk and taking photographs of things that we need to improve. This will take place on Friday 21st January, 1.30pm at the gates of Park Primary School. Our next meeting will be, 18th February, 6:30pm at Park Primary School.
Christmas Market 2010
I helped to organise the entertainment again this year and I would like to express my thanks to all the artists that kindly gave their free time at the Boston Christmas Market. It was an eclectic mix of genres, from ages 9 through to 75. All were well received. My personal thanks goes to; Patricia Tomsett, Dawn Wright, Rachel Stevens, Annie and Jemima Stevens, Charlotte Birch-James, Katie Spinks, Raven-Marie Spurr, Alicia Disandolo, Doreen Stokes, local school teacher Laura and Mango Moon.
Andrea on the Youth Cabinet Question Time Panel
Sitting along with other guests answering question on issues affecting young people in Boston. This was organised by the two local Youth Parliament representatives. For more details about the Lincolnshire Youth Cabinet or further information please visit: www.c4yp.co.uk
Would you like to see the extension of the DPPO, for the whole of the borough?
This will give police extra powers to be able to confiscate alcohol in anti-social situations. Such trials have been successful in other boroughs. It is in the very early stages, and public opinion matters to myself and the group, so what do the people of Boston want? The campaign is underway, to support it, or let me know your views, please visit: www.banstreetbooze.com
Andrea Performs in the West End
Click here to watch Andrea’s live performance in the Criterion Theatre, in the Londons West End.