Kevan Jones MP

On Saturday 28 April, Kevan Jones MP attended a memorial service to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Beamish Bomb.

Three bombs were dropped on Beamish on 1 May 1942. The first two caused damaged to buildings, but it was the third bomb, which had not initially exploded, which killed 8 innocent people when it exploded at around 9pm that evening.

Below, Kevan is pictured with local historian Jack Hair, author of ‘The Bombs at Beamish’:

Kevan Jones said, "It was very moving seeing local people, survivors and relatives who lost loved ones come together to mark the anniversary of this great local tragedy. I would personally like to thank Dorothy, Jack, Mike and the many other people involved in making this event happen.

"It was also particularly pleasing to see the local schools play such an important role in ensuring the occassion was properly marked, and I was very impressed by the effort they have put in over the last few weeks."

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Kevan Jones MP's next advice surgeries will take place on Saturday 5 May 2012 at the following venues:

St. Mary’s and St. Cuthbert’s Parish Centre, Chester-le-Street- 9.30am-11am
The Library, Plawsworth Road, Sacriston- 11.30am-12noon
The Tommy Armstrong Centre, Clifford Road, Stanley- 12.30pm-2pm

No appointment is necessary.

Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham, will call in at the Red Lion at Ouston on Saturday afternoon (17 March) to show his support for their fundraiser in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

John Thornton, the pub landlord is hosting the all day event, which takes place on St. Patrick’s Day, and it will feature outdoor activities including a tug-of-war competition, before concluding with live music in the evening. It is hoped the event will raise around £2000, and Mr. Jones will be there from 2.30pm.

On 9 March, Kevan Jones co-sponsored a Parliamentary Reception in aid of WaterAid, and pledged his support to their Water Works campaign to bring safe water and sanitation to the world’s poorest people.

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On 2 March, Kevan joined Dave Anderson, MP for Blaydon, at the offical opening of the new Gainford Care Homes Head Office in Chester-le-Street.

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Kevan joined local schoolchildren, Councillors and the Chairman of Durham County Council Dennis Morgan at the groundbreaking for the new Greenland Primary School, South Moor.

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Kevan Jones is visiting Fyndoune Community College on Friday 24th February to present awards to students and staff for their part in Fyndoune’s recent fantastic accolade. Fyndoune Community College is the Most Improved School in the Country on the most recent National League Table.

The most successful students from the last two years are taking a day away from their current work and studies to receive awards for their Outstanding Achievement.

His Excellency Mr. Derek Leask, New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, will arrive today for a visit to County Durham.

One of the highlights of the trip will be a visit to Beamish Museum with Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham on Friday (17 February). The visit will commence at 11.45am and will include a Drift Mine tour, a tour of the Town in an Armstrong Whitworth Car, as well as lunch from Davy’s Fried Fish Restaurant.

Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham, will join students from North Durham and City of Durham at an event run by the Parliamentary Education Service, on Friday 27 January.

The event, which will take place at the Durham County Cricket Ground, will aim to develop the student’s debating skills, and highlight techniques to make effective arguments in Parliament. The highlight of the day will be a debate on a motion to increase the legal driving age to 21, during which Mr. Jones will assume the role of ‘Mr. Speaker.’ Those taking part have already been advised of their roles on the Government and Opposition benches.

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Kevan joined local Councillor Jim Cordon, Council Leader Simon Henig and Chair of NHS County Durham, Lady Ann Calman, to cut the sod at the site of Pelton's new £4.5 million health centre on 13 January 2012

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