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Leo said: “A generous response from local shoppers over the weekend at Aldershot Tesco for Help for Heroes' new campaign, The Force for Good. I had the pleasure of joining local volunteers from the charity as well as Mayor of Rushmoor, Cllr Steve Masterson.”

Leo said: “I joined over 1,000 local residents at this morning's Rushmoor Wellesley 10k! It was a fantastic event; thanks to Rushmoor Borough Council, the Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community and Grainger PLC for making it happen.”

Leo pictured with members of the GRNC

Leo said: “Thank you to the superb team at Cadet Training Centre (CTC) Frimley Park for allowing me to visit last week. I learnt more about the brilliant training programme they offer to the UK’s rapidly expanding Combined Cadet Force and Army Cadet Force.”

I had the opportunity today to catch up with Chief Inspector John Halfacre of Hampshire Constabulary. He told me about some of the excellent work they're doing in the local constituency to keep people safe.

I was hugely impressed by Aldershot’s newest school - the magnificent Cambridge Primary School and Head Sarah Kennedy.

Huge thanks to Headteacher Linda Tansley for showing me around the outstanding Tower Hill Primary School in Farnborough - I really enjoyed the Harvest Assembly!

It was brilliant to meet Kirsty at the Aldershot Museum today - and get behind the wheel of General Horrocks’ jeep!

I was honoured to attend the Battle of Britain RAF memorial service at North Camp Methodist Church today - a superb effort from Rushmoor Air Cadets - many thanks to all who took part in the service.

Today The Rt. Hon Michael Gove MP opened The Simon Jarvis Lecture Theatre at Farnborough 6th Form College. It was a wonderful tribute to an inspirational figure who has given 28 years of service and leadership to the college!

I was delighted to welcome the Defence Secretary, The Rt. Hon Gavin Williamson MP, to Aldershot yesterday to meet Lt Gen Tyrone Urch CBE and the superb team at Home Command.