Supporting Community Mothers

Mum's, Dad's and a few assorted politicians of all stripes

Whoever said August was a month of rest and relaxation clearly has not been a Medway Councillor. For the Councillors in Luton & Wayfield ward it has been extremely busy indeed with constituency work and meeting members of the community.

One such group that has been supported by us all is the Luton Community Mothers. The Community Mothers group are a collection of parents, primarily in Luton & Wayfield, who have come together now for the second year to run a fortnight programme of entertainment for local kids in our community.

The focus of the group is particularly on getting mum's and dad's to play with their children and develop lasting relationships, and to encourage children to engage and work with each other and develop friendships.

The venue for the Community Mothers event on the Luton Memorial Meadow also has a close bond with the ward as the nearby war memorial is run by Don Phillips who has kept the surrounding site in excellent condition. Many on the memorial died for their Country and came from the old Luton ward in Chatham.

The neighbouring Scout facility was ideal for the group and from initial enquiries is very well used by the community.

Despite this blog's overt positioning on policy it is clear that despite the hurly-burly of elections that politicians of all stripes can set aside and work for the community and have a bit of fun whilst doing it.