A local pharmacist who works more than 100 hours a week has been nominated for a Pride in Medway Award by Rehman.
A local pharmacist who works more than 100 hours a week has been nominated for a Pride in Medway Award by Rehman.
Mr Ulfat Hussain who runs Medway Pharmacy in Canterbury Street dedicates his life to the pharmacy in terms of hours but also offers a comprehensive service to the community.
Rehman visits Medway Relate charity.
Local MP Rehman Chishti met with the team at Medway and North Kent Relate, based in Gillingham.
The charity provides relationship support, advice and counselling.
There is still time to donate in support of Rehman’s 10th half marathon challenge.
There is still time to donate in support of Rehman’s 10th half marathon challenge.
You can support the run through the Virgin Money Giving site - http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RehmanChishti
In only a few weeks’ time, Rehman will be running in support of Take Heart Mercy Mission, which works to save the lives of young people with serious heart conditions and is Gillingham Football Club’s charity partner.
Schools minister visits Rainham School for Girls
Schools Minister Nick Gibb MP joined Rehman for a tour of Rainham School for Girls on Thursday (29 January 2015).
They met Headteacher Karen Roberts to discuss her school curriculum project before seeing the English department and meeting pupils.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb MP visited The Howard School on Thursday (29 January 2015) with Rehman.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb MP visited The Howard School on Thursday (29 January 2015) with Rehman.
They toured the maths department and spoke to Headteacher Paul Morris and students.
Rehman organised for the Schools Minister to visit Rainham Mark Grammar School.
On Thursday (29 January 2015) Rehman organised for the Schools Minister to visit Rainham Mark Grammar School.
They both met with the Headteacher, Simon Decker, before touring the science department.
Students from Rainham Mark Grammar School joined their local MP for a question session in Parliament
Students from Rainham Mark Grammar School joined their local MP for a question session in Parliament on Tuesday (3 February 2015).
After a tour of the Houses of Parliament, the students quizzed Rehman about his role as an MP.
On Tuesday (February 3 2015) business leaders from Gillingham and Rainham were given the opportunity to quiz a Government Minister.
On Tuesday (February 3 2015) business leaders from Gillingham and Rainham were given the opportunity to quiz a Government Minister.
Mr George Freeman MP spoke about the Government's agenda to assist firms to grow, reduce red tape and cut business tax.
Rehman Chishti MP said:
"All the local businesses that came to the forum were able to raise their experience on the ground with the Minister, which was an extremely useful opportunity. The economy in Gillingham and Rainham has come a long way in the last five years, and business growth is a huge part of this."
On Monday (9 February 2015) Rehman hosted a lecture on religious freedom and justice for Asia Bibi (Pakistan) in the Grand Committee Room, Houses of Parliament.
On Monday (9 February 2015) Rehman hosted a lecture on religious freedom and justice for Asia Bibi (Pakistan) in the Grand Committee Room, Houses of Parliament.
The key speakers at the event were Bishop Michael Nazir Ali, the former Bishop of Rochester, Baroness Berridge, Chair of the APPG on Religious Freedom, and Wajid Shamsul Hasan, former High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK.
Rehman Chishti MP said:
On Sunday 15 February 2015, Rehman ran his 10th half marathon in a personal best time of 1 hour 28 minutes.
On Sunday 15 February 2015, Rehman ran his 10th half marathon in a personal best time of 1 hour 28 minutes.
Rehman teamed up with the Gills' charity partner Take Heart Mercy Mission for the charity run, and raised £590.
Take Heart Mercy Mission was set up in 2012 by Gillingham Football Club Chairman Paul Scally, and works to save the lives of young people with serious heart conditions in Sri Lanka.
Rehman Chishti MP said:
"I am delighted to have helped raise money for this wonderful charity helping children.
On Monday (23 February 2015) Rehman welcomed students from Chatham School for Girls to Westminster for a Q&A session and tour of Parliament.
On Monday (23 February 2015) Rehman welcomed students from Chatham School for Girls to Westminster for a Q&A session and tour of Parliament.
Rehman Chishti MP said:
"I was thrilled to host an excellent Q&A session with the students in Parliament.
"And I was delighted to meet current pupils of Chatham School for Girls, where I was once a sixth former myself."
Rehman appeared as a guest on the Daily Politics show.
On Monday (2 March 2015), Rehman appeared as a guest on the Daily Politics show. You can watch the programme on BBC IPlayer here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0552k5s/daily-politics-02032015
On Friday (6 March) Rehman visited the British Heart Foundation shop in Gillingham.
On Friday (6 March 2015) Rehman visited the British Heart Foundation shop in Gillingham.
Rehman Chishti MP said:
"It was fantastic to meet the wonderful team and volunteers at BHF, and I was able to purchase a great book."
On Friday (6 March 2015) Rehman visited local business MEMS Power Generation in Gillingham.
On Friday (6 March 2015) Rehman visited local business MEMS Power Generation in Gillingham.
Rehman Chishti MP said:
"This was a fantastic visit to a brilliant local business, many thanks to Chairman Colin Jarvis for showing me the great work at MEMS."
On Sunday (8 March 2015) Rehman attended the Scouts annual awards ceremony at Rainham School for Girls.
On Sunday (8 March 2015) Rehman attended the Scouts annual awards ceremony at Rainham School for Girls.
Rehman Chishti MP said:
"It was wonderful to meet all of the local Scouts and Scout Leaders at this fantastic event."
Students from Napier Primary Rehman in Parliament.
Students from Napier Primary and Nursery Academy joined Rehman for a question and answer session and a tour of Parliament on Monday (9 March 2015).
A collaboration scheme called for by Rehman has been agreed today for Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
A collaboration scheme called for by Rehman has been agreed today for Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
The health regulator, Monitor, has announced that Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital will have an enhanced buddy arrangement with Medway Hospital, offering their advice and expertise to support Medway.
Rehman joins MEMS chairman at Oasis Academy to deliver football tickets.
On Friday (13 March 2015) Rehman visited Oasis Academy Skinner Street in Gillingham with Colin Jarvis, Chairman of local business MEMS.
They delivered tickets for Gillingham FC to the Academy’s pupils, on behalf of the Gillingham Football Club Community Trust.
Rehman took part in an assembly at Twydall School on Friday (13 March 2015).
Rehman took part in an assembly at Twydall School on Friday (13 March 2015).
Rehman was joined by the team from the Gillingham Football Club Community Trust in presenting prizes to the pupils.
Rehman opened the new Hidsons Mitsubishi store in Rainham.
Today (13 March 2015) Rehman opened the new Hidsons Mitsubishi store in Rainham.
Rehman joined owners Sue and Nigel Hidson for the official opening of the local family run dealership.