Sweeps, door knocking and a huge thank you!

Sweeps Festival Rochester

I hope everyone had a great long, long weekend. We had a brilliant time at the Sweeps Festival when Rochester High Street becomes the lively and exciting place to be! I always think that tourists will go away from this weekend with such brilliant memories. Imagine the atmosphere if we could bring this kind of entertainment to the farmers market that runs one Sunday a month off Corporation Street.

Thanks to all the friends, supporters and neighbours who have put posters in their windows or cars. I have a pdf file of the poster that I can email if anyone else is willing to put one up. Email me on hehirsarah@yahoo.co.uk or alternatively, I will have more printed by tomorrow. Thanks for all the postcard posting - I am particularly aware that Rochester and Borstal have a very energetic band of young people who are not going to be apathetic voters! And lastly, thanks for coming out and voting whether you have already posted a postal vote or are voting in person on Thursday.

We have had a really positive weekend of door knocking. There is such passion, talent and ideas in the people we have spoken to whether it is for the environment, the arts or services for the young and the elderly. I hope I get the chance to work on your behalf as councillor to harness this energy to make the whole of Rochester West a community to be proud of.

Sarah Hehir

I moved to Borstal in August 2007 with my husband, Aidan and my daughters Esme and Elsie. Esme started at The Pilgrim School in year 1 and Elsie and I quickly met friends through Borstal playgroup at The Baptist Church. Iris was born in November 2008 at Medway Maritime. She has just finished a fabulous first week at ABC community project.

I have been selected to stand as Labour candidate for the local council elections to be held in May 2011. I feel very proud to have been chosen to represent our local community and excited about the future possibilities to build on some of the great work being done by community groups, volunteers, businesses and our local school.

I willl use this blog to let you know of my plans, ideas and the progress that is being made with projects. I will also let you know why I will make a great councillor for Rochester West and why I hope you will come out on May 5th to vote for me. 

Please tell me your ideas!