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Cheshire Young Farmers asked me to help judge the final of their senior debating competition last week. It was a fiercely fought battle between  Middlewich and Macclesfield and you can see my video from my visit here.

Esther lobbied Government for help to carry out urgent repairs to make Winnington Swing Bridge safe has welcomed the cash injection – but warned it is not a long-term solution.

Students who took part in an educational programme aimed at helping young girls reach for the stars have met the creator behind the idea – who happens to be their very own local MP.

Esther last night wrote to Cheshire East council asking them to set out how they will be spending the subsidised bus funding allocated from central government,  after she was told routes could not be reinstated due to lack of cash.

Esther McVey urging a bus company to improve its services to ensure young people can get to and from school and college on time – and told council chiefs they need to support their residents.

Village Halls are a vital part of some of our more rural communities and can often be the centre of all village activity. For that reason, I was really  pleased to hear about the renovation of Egerton Hall in Rossmere. You can see the video I made when I went along to see what was happening.

A Christmas card shop where all money goes to charity has opened its door ahead of the festive season. Esther helped launch the event and visited the pop up shop to stock up on cards and small gifts.

I am Vice -President of the East Cheshire Hospice and I am delighted to to help the Wilmslow Support Group publicise their upcoming Annual Lunch and Christmas Fayre at the Deanwater Hotel.

I have just received information about next year's Countryside Alliance Awards and nominations are now open! The Lambing Shed in Knutsford has made the final in the both the lat two years and I am keen we get Tatton businesses there again this year...

AN MP met with a blind constituent to witness first hand the daily difficulties he faces and the small changes we could all make to help make life less difficult for people with visual problems.