That this House congratulates Pauline Cox, who is celebrating her 60th anniversary as a volunteer for Girlguiding in Lichfield; recognises her invaluable contributions to the personal development of young women and girls, including in the organisation of international camping trips for her members, her service as Girlguiding’s Lichfield Division Leader and District Commissioner, and in her work as a Queen’s Guide Award Advisor; and acknowledges that throughout her time as a volunteer, her dedication, hard work, and service to the community has touched the lives of her members, colleagues, and friends, and has doubtless inspired many young girls to become leaders themselves.

That this House congratulates Pauline Cox, who is celebrating her 60th anniversary as a volunteer for Girlguiding in Lichfield; recognises her invaluable contributions to the personal development of young women and girls, including in the organisation of international camping trips for her members, her service as Girlguiding’s Lichfield Division Leader...

That this House congratulates Spark Burntwood on ten years of doing invaluable work for children and families in Burntwood and the surrounding areas; recognises Spark’s contributions to the community, including in providing support for low-income families in need of food, childcare, or educational assistance, hosting classes and sessions for parents and those expecting, and holding SEND-inclusive play sessions for children of all ages; and acknowledges the important role that Spark’s community-oriented, parent-led approach plays in helping local children and families to feel supported by their neighbours.

That this House congratulates Spark Burntwood on ten years of doing invaluable work for children and families in Burntwood and the surrounding areas; recognises Spark’s contributions to the community, including in providing support for low-income families in need of food, childcare, or educational assistance, hosting classes and sessions for parents...

That this House congratulates Lichfield Society of Artists on its 80th anniversary on 18 October 2024; commends the efforts of the trustees, volunteers and staff of the organisation for all that they do to deliver the Fuse Festival and dozens of other events all year round; further commends them for the continued support that they offer to artists across the area; and notes the significant cultural impact that the organisation has made in its 80 years.

That this House congratulates Lichfield Society of Artists on its 80th anniversary on 18 October 2024; commends the efforts of the trustees, volunteers and staff of the organisation for all that they do to deliver the Fuse Festival and dozens of other events all year round; further commends them for...

That this House congratulates Pathway Project for 32 years of vital work supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Staffordshire; recognises that, in that period, Pathway Project has helped more than 25,000 people, and in the past year alone provided almost 6,000 hours of support and received 3,500 calls to its helpline; further recognises the transformational impact that Pathway Project's work can have on survivors, who have referred to the organisation as the place that gave them back their life; and hopes that the charity will continue to support all those who need its help for many years to come.

That this House congratulates Pathway Project for 32 years of vital work supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Staffordshire; recognises that, in that period, Pathway Project has helped more than 25,000 people, and in the past year alone provided almost 6,000 hours of support and received 3,500 calls...

That this House congratulates Dr Neville Brown, Britain's oldest teacher, on celebrating his 90th birthday, and on more than 60 years in education; the House recognises Dr Brown's achievement, as the founder of Maple Hayes Dyslexia School in Lichfield, in pioneering a morphological approach to teaching reading—that is to say, an approach that focuses on the structure and meaning of words, as opposed to phonics, which focuses on the sounds of words; recognises that Dr Brown's ground-breaking approach has helped many pupils who were previously unable to write to achieve academic success; and amplifies his call for a review of Britain's reliance on phonics-based teaching and the need for an inclusive approach that works for all children.

That this House congratulates Dr Neville Brown, Britain's oldest teacher, on celebrating his 90th birthday, and on more than 60 years in education; the House recognises Dr Brown's achievement, as the founder of Maple Hayes Dyslexia School in Lichfield, in pioneering a morphological approach to teaching reading—that is to say,...

That this House congratulates Kathleen Coy, who has stepped back after almost 60 years as a volunteer leader at the 5th Lichfield Scout group; recognises that as a cub and beaver leader Kathleen provided thousands of hours of fun for hundreds of local children; further recognises that, as a district organiser for the cubs, she shared her experience with scout groups across Lichfield district; and acknowledges that over her many decades in scouting she has inspired countless others to become leaders, with local volunteers describing her as an amazing person whose legacy will live on in the work she continues to do behind the scenes, and through the many lives she has touched.

That this House congratulates Kathleen Coy, who has stepped back after almost 60 years as a volunteer leader at the 5th Lichfield Scout group; recognises that as a cub and beaver leader Kathleen provided thousands of hours of fun for hundreds of local children; further recognises that, as a district...

That this House congratulates Lichfield Young Farmers' Club and their committee of Tom Harrison, Thomas Sabin, Jess Smith-Moon, Tabitha Heathcote, Alfie Lee and Matilda Gall for organising the 2024 Christmas Tractor Run, which brought extra seasonal cheer to the city and was well received by the community; recognises that the event raised over £11,800 for good causes including St Giles Hospice and 4Louis; and notes that, through this fundraising, the event will support people at the end of their lives and families with child loss.

That this House congratulates Lichfield Young Farmers' Club and their committee of Tom Harrison, Thomas Sabin, Jess Smith-Moon, Tabitha Heathcote, Alfie Lee and Matilda Gall for organising the 2024 Christmas Tractor Run, which brought extra seasonal cheer to the city and was well received by the community; recognises that the...

That this House congratulates Lichfield Arts on its 80th anniversary on 18 October 2024; commends the efforts of the trustees, volunteers and staff of the organisation for all that they do to deliver the Fuse Festival and dozens of other events all year round; further commends them for the continued support that they offer to artists across the area; and notes the significant cultural impact that the organisation has made in its 80 years.

That this House congratulates Lichfield Arts on its 80th anniversary on 18 October 2024; commends the efforts of the trustees, volunteers and staff of the organisation for all that they do to deliver the Fuse Festival and dozens of other events all year round; further commends them for the continued...

That this House congratulates Friary Shoes of Lichfield on reaching the 120th anniversary of their first opening in Lombard Street in 1904; notes that Friary Shoes is the oldest independently owned retail outlet in Lichfield and has made a significant contribution to the local economy; and further congratulates the Smith and Lumb families for their resilience in sustaining the business through two world wars, two pandemics, and a host of economic crises during its 120-year history.

That this House congratulates Friary Shoes of Lichfield on reaching the 120th anniversary of their first opening in Lombard Street in 1904; notes that Friary Shoes is the oldest independently owned retail outlet in Lichfield and has made a significant contribution to the local economy; and further congratulates the Smith...