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My letter to the Post Office regarding potential changes to the network, including Didsbury Village Post Office: jeffsmithmp.com/2024/12/03/pot…

Yesterday I met with Neil Brocklehurst, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Post Office. We had a helpful discussion and I impressed upon him the need to maintain services at Didsbury Post Office.

🎄 Pleased to announce the winner of my annual Christmas card competition 🏆 Congratulations to Ayesha Kamran from Old Moat Primary School for her fantastic design. 🌟 Thank you to all the children and schools that took part from across Manchester Withington.

Good morning everyone, Happy New Year. Just alerting you to the fact that the Mersey flood gates have been opened so access to Fletcher Moss Park, Didsbury Sports Ground and Bradley Fold Allotments will be affected. Andrew

“This is all about helping Greater Manchester fulfil its potential…” After the historic completion of bus franchising, Transport Commissioner Vernon Everitt and Mayor Andy Burnham highlight how the #BeeNetwork is helping people and communities through lower fares, newer buses

youtu.be/fAZwPTbBOWE?fe… Here is my interview with Ian Gemmill from the Environment Agency explaining the plans for repairing the massive breach in the banks of the River Mersey near #Didsbury Sports Ground. It will involve a helicopter bringing material in.

A sobering morning visiting the devastated Bradley Fold allotments in #Didsbury with MP Jeff Smith Linda Foley Leslie Bell and Councillor Debbie Hilal meeting allotment holders Katy and Godfrey. Then on to examine the banks of the Mersey which have been swept away by the floods.

Today I met Post Offices Minister Gareth Thomas MP with Jeff Smith We discussed our petition. Almost 2,400 signatures opposing the closure of #Didsbury and Harpurhey Post Offices. The key points: importance of retaining the staff expertise and the full services on offer.

If you're local to Manchester, love radical women's history and a cup of tea, you'll want to join me at the Mechanics Institute (birthplace of the TUC) for a celebration of the incredible Shena Simon, a pioneer of women's rights, education & housing. eventbrite.co.uk/e/trailblazers…

I was pleased to welcome Emma Hardy, the Minister responsible for Flood Resilience to Withington today to look at the Didsbury flood basin and the damage that was caused by the New Year floods, and discuss the work the Government is doing to safeguard against future events

We are all set with road closures for the Gawsworth Avenue #veday street party in #Didsbury Come on down! Here until 4.00 p.m. today. Thank you to Manchester City Council for their support.

I’ve popped down to #Didsbury this afternoon. Emily Williamson of Fletcher Moss was a co-founder of the RSPB. She created a society to protect birds as she was concerned about cruelty of plumage used in fashion of the time.There are 7 free bees around the area…

Another one of our projects has started. Artist Caroline Daly (right) and Kelly (left) have started the work we commissioned to make the Cadent substation at Parrs Wood Centre Park (next to Tesco) more appealing and to deter graffiti. Funded by Cadent. #Didsbury

A lovely moment with Gary, manager of #Didsbury Co-op presenting a £250 donation to DidsburyGoodNeighbours allotment project. See here with DGN chair, Margaret, Jamie from DGN and myself.

Some good news. Manchester City Council will bring a school crossing patrol back to School Lane #Didsbury connecting Beaver Rd, Didsbury CofE and Beaver Rd Juniors after a campaign by local parent Alba who contacted me with a 600 signature petition. Recruitment process now open!

With Councillor Carmine Grimshaw Carmine Grimshaw at St Catherines RC primary school in #Didsbury meeting the Head and Heads of their Spanish exchange schools listening to the brilliant singing by pupils.

A lovely event celebrating the 110th anniversary of #Didsbury Library. The original plans went down with The Titanic. Councillor Carmine Grimshaw Leslie Bell and the Didsbury Good Neighbours choir Plus a look at the new community garden with Civic Society Chair Mike Corlett.

Good to hear that Manchester Metrolink 🚊 is to be extended from #Didsbury to Stockport. Thank you Rachel Reeves and Andy Burnham

Last night I was selected as the Labour Party candidate for #Didsbury East at the 2026 local elections. This will be my 8th campaign as candidate here since my first 21 years ago in 2004. Linda Foley

The minutes of our June meeting are now available on our website where you can read about the Lord and Lady Mayoress' visit to the Garden of Contemplation (pictured with our Chair Michael Corlett and Councillors Andrew Simcock and Lesley Bell). #didsbury didsburycivicsociety.org/minutes-for-th…