Southampton Labour Group statement.

Representing such a diverse ward #Bevois and a proud City like Southampton I wish health and happiness to all my friends celebrating Diwali.

There are still good people today in Tescos chatting at the till to Billy a local bus driver. He asked why I had 50 chocolate oranges
along with other treats. I explained Christmas Hampers and how we do them for Charity at Christmas .
As I paid he jumped in and gave me £30 of vouchers. ⭐️⭐️

Today the Leader of the Council Alex Winning visited The The Big Difference Shirley Warren food pantry.
So much is going on to reduce food wastage in the City. Open Monday to Friday 1-4pm worth a visit. Beccy and Kim look forward to you visiting. Every day different stuff on offer.

Today we celebrate all things Merchant Navy,Hollyrood Church deemed the seafarers church over the years. Lovely to see so many attend. Kate Powell Port Chaplin took the short service. We will remember those lost at sea those who risk their lives on the sea and all connected. #civicduty #merchantnavy

Open Studio great to be invited to cut the ribbon and open today’s event.So much talent Writers,Painters,Potters and crafters. Really talented people showing their wares. Open on Bank Holiday Monday at Avenue St Andrews Church. Outer Avenue Residents' Association -

Being Veterans Champion for the City is a real privilege 2nd event of the day was wreath laying at Old Town Park.
Number of councillors and Veterans with family members remembering fathers . Southampton Labour Councillors Darren Paffey MP

Privilege and honoured to be at lunch on QM2 to recognise some of the Veterans including families. Quick tour round the ship before we honoured the minutes silence. Thanks to Cunard for hosting.

Very honoured today to get presented with this certificate from the Gurdwara. @southamptonlabour

Freedom is fragile, there should be no place for hate. We should learn from the past. We should remember the sacrifices and not take our life for granted. #veday80thanniversary
Thanks to those who served and serve today. Lest we forget! 🙏

Yesterday I had the pleasure of helping at the Big Difference, they donated over 12000 Easter buckets to schools. Amazing job, Cllr Payne and Sue Blatchford popped in to help load.Thanks to all the fantastic people who volunteered to help. #CommunityMatters

To all my Muslim friends I wish you health and happiness.

Celebrating International Women’s day in Egypt.

Celebrating Ramadan in Egypt with friends. #ramadamKareem

Ramadan Mubarak to all my Muslim friends and colleagues. 🙏

Last night I was delighted to be part of the City Reflections event. You can view the show all next week 6-8pm by the walls in West Quay. #Citylegend in great company Legend well I’ve been called worse. #community

So proud to be part of this City Reflections project.

Wow great night at the Unity101 19th year celebrations. Great evening with great people. #Bevois
#Cllr’s

Beautiful day visiting beautiful places, lovely people and fantastic weather. I’m blessed! 🥰
Have a great week everyone.