Articles and Speeches

Local Organisations
30-Sep-05, Windsor Express Column.

"This week I visited Blaze Martial Arts, a local organisation, which provides martial arts classes to the local residents. I watched the 7-12 year olds practicing their skills.

These children not only learn new skills but make friends, keep fit and become more confident. It was fascinating to read their reports of how the newly acquired discipline had helped them with their school work.

There are hundreds of local organisations operating in the Windsor area which provide similar benefits to children and adults alike. They often operate as charities and local clubs are doing much to help keep our children healthy and off the streets.

I was delighted to witness first hand an organisation doing so much to provide out of school activities for children without Government interference.

While funding for youth clubs and adult education has been cut in many parts of the constituency, it is good to see others taking up the slack.

In order to survive it is important that as many people as possible continue to support the good work of charities and other similar voluntary local organisation.

I will continue to encourage and support local organisations such as Blaze, who often reach people that Government organisations fail to reach."

Adam Afriyie, MP for Windsor