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15th January 2010

My day began in Chipping Norton to have a Q&A session with the local Probus Club at the Crown and Cushion.  I answered many questions over the space of an hour, including about the economy, welfare reform, Barack Obama and the NHS.

I then ploughed my way through snow drifts to Carterton Community College to meet with local headteachers and RAF officials.

Witney was my next stop where I welcomed the new Chief Executive of Oxfordshire PCT, Sonia Mills and was interviewed by Witney Talking News which produces a weekly news tape for the visually impaired.  This was followed by my surgery where I discussed, amongst other things, the haulage industry, the A415 and Newbridge, and gravel extraction.

A joint meeting with the Chief Executives of Age Concern Oxfordshire, the Oxfordshire Carers’ Forum and the local Alzheimers Society preceded my next engagement which was to present the Environment Agency’s Community Flood Hero Awards.  This was a fantastic event where individuals and groups were recognized and applauded for their hard work and dedication towards flood alleviation and prevention.  It was a lively event with a great atmosphere and it was an excellent way to pay tribute to people who have don so much for their communities.