Join MMSST for Coffee and Chat: Flourish and Nourish

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A celebration of nutrition and wellbeing.
Communications and Administration Network

Food is our fuel, but do we truly understand what nourishes us best? Do you know your food facts? Join us at Flourish and Nourish for a food quiz to test your nutritional knowledge! Your brain, body, and tastebuds will thank you as we explore ways to nourish, flourish and thrive during the colder months.

Agatha Wiseman (our Quiz Master), will be available to talk about the range of wellbeing services available to help you to look after your health and wellbeing as we approach the winter months.

  • Come in person on Thursday 30th Oct 1:30pm – 2:45pm, the Attlee Suite, Portcullis House – Light refreshments will be provided.
  • Come and connect with us virtually on Thursday 6 November, 1:30pm -2:30pm via Teams

Email MMSST@parliament.uk for the link

Parliament Choir – forthcoming events

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The Parliament Choir is formed from politicians and staff from all parties and usually performs three or four concerts a year in various venues in London, and occasionally elsewhere in the UK and abroad.

They have two forthcoming events which may be of interest:

Time: 1930
Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Details: Puccini and Bernstein

Time: 1930
Date: Wednesday 3 Dececember 2025
Details: A Westminster Christmas

Caseworker Discussion Forum: Disability Services Complaints (DWP)

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This is a follow up session from the Forum meeting on 7 August where we were joined by the DWP Disability Services Advocacy team. We will be joined by the Disability Services Complaints team, DWP, who will outline their services and handling constituent correspondence.

Time: 10:30-11:30
Date: 21 October 2025
Location: Online via Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953

Dr. Bike

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Dr Bike offers you a free bike check and will carry out simple repairs (pay only for parts if required).

Dr Bike can be found in State Officers Court in the House of Lords by Chancellors Gate. These sessions are held on a fortnightly basis on Wednesdays between 8.30-4.30pm.

No bookings are required it is on a first come first served basis and if there is a queue you can leave your bike and collect it before 4pm. Please be prepared to leave a contact number.

These cycle maintenance sessions are run by Bikeworks. If your bike requires more serious repair you will be advised.

Time: 0800-1630
Location: State Officers Court

Dates:

  • 8 October 2025
  • 22 October 2025
  • 5 November 2025
  • 19 November 2025
  • 4 December 2025
  • 17 December 2025

Leeds Roadshow – Tuesday 4 November – SIGN UP OPEN

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Time: 1000 – 1615
Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Location: Leeds city centre

MMSST will be hosting a roadshow event in Yorkshire and the Humber this November.

The event forms part of a wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK and offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the wide range of support and services available to you, while also providing a chance to connect with colleagues from other local offices.

The agenda will include informative presentations from IPSA and the Home Office, as well as updates from House Administration services.

To register to attend email MMSST@parliament.uk and you will be sent an outlook invitation.

External Services Fair 2025

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The House of Commons Administration is pleased to announce the first-ever External Services Fair.

Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Date: 18 November 2025
Location: House of Commons

The House of Commons Administration is pleased to announce the first-ever External Services Fair. This event is designed to give Members and Members’ staff the opportunity to engage directly with a range of external bodies that support you in your casework. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with representatives from a range of Government Departments and External Organisations, all gathered in one place. They will be hosting stalls where you can drop in, ask questions, and learn more about how they can assist you in your work.

For full details, please see Parlinet here: https://parlinet.parliament.uk/events/2025/november/external-services-fair-2025/

Bank of England Briefing Session in Belfast for Northern Ireland MPs’ Staff

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The Bank of England would like to invite the staff of MPs based in Northern Ireland to a briefing session on the work of the Bank on Friday 10 October from 10.00-12.00 in Belfast.

Bank staff will deliver a briefing on how the work of the Bank of England affects your constituents, with an introduction to our work in Northern Ireland from our Agents in the Bank’s Belfast office. This will be an ideal opportunity to learn more about the work of the Bank and ask your constituents’ questions.

If you would like to attend, please email ParliamentaryAffairs@bankofengland.co.uk to book a place in person.

We would be grateful if you could share this with any colleagues based in constituency offices in Northern Ireland who may be interested in attending.  

Please note this session is for staffers only. However, we hold regular briefing sessions for MPs to keep them up to date on the Bank’s policymaking and Members are welcome to get in touch to learn more.

We look forward to welcoming you.