Matthew was delighted to attend the Kathia robe offering ceremony at the West Hendon Community Centre. This is a Buddhist festival which occurs at the end of Vassa, the three-month rainy season retreat for Buddhists in Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

Matthew attended the unveiling of the Perrin telescope at the UCL Observatory (UCLO) in Mill Hill. The instrument will allow students and researchers to investigate parts of space they have not been able to view before.

Matthew was pleased to be joined by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on a visit to a popular GP surgery in Hendon where they discussed local health service provision.

Matthew has planted the oak tree given to him by Extinction Rebellion as part of the #ReforestEarth campaign.

Matthew was delighted to join Esther McVey, Minister of State for Housing, on a visit to see the successful regeneration of the West Hendon estate.

Matthew warmly welcomed the Queen's Speech as a means to move our country forward. The speech set out plans for 26 new bills including action on crime, the NHS, education and the environment.

Matthew was pleased to be informed by Transport for London (TfL) that they will be clearing the vast fly-tipping site off Bunns Lane beside Watford Way.

Matthew was delighted pick up an Oak tree sapling from Extinction Rebellion outside Parliament as part of their #ReforestEarth campaign. The campaign seeks to support reforestation on a massive scale as a natural solution to the climate crisis. 

7th August: Barnet Heritage Walk

Matthew was accompanied by Chipping Barnet MP Theresa Villiers at the official opening of the brand new and state-of-the-art Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre.