Early day motion · EDM 2270 · 12 Nov 2025
As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted
Tabled by Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat)
16 signatures
The motion
That this House pays warm tribute to the late Jenny Cobley for her decades of dedication to the As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted in Stratford-upon-Avon; notes that since the 1970s Jenny ran the club with boundless kindness, energy and humour, providing entertainment, companionship and a lifeline of support to those living with sight loss; recognises her tireless work in co-ordinating transport for members through the local charity VASA, ensuring that no one was left isolated or unable to attend; further notes her extraordinary courage and commitment in continuing to lead the club even after losing her own sight during the covid pandemic; commends her husband Rob Cobley for carrying on her legacy as Chair and Treasurer; and expresses heartfelt thanks to them both for their outstanding contribution to the visually impaired community in Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond.
Signatories (16)
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Manuela Perteghella
Primary sponsor
12 Nov 2025 -
Wera Hobhouse
13 Nov 2025 -
Charlotte Cane
13 Nov 2025 -
Gideon Amos
13 Nov 2025 -
Helen Maguire
13 Nov 2025 -
Liz Jarvis
13 Nov 2025 -
Andrew George
13 Nov 2025 -
Clive Jones
17 Nov 2025 -
Christine Jardine
14 Nov 2025 -
Sarah Dyke
14 Nov 2025 -
Mr Joshua Reynolds
17 Nov 2025 -
Steve Darling
17 Nov 2025 -
Mr Angus MacDonald
18 Nov 2025 -
Jim Shannon
18 Nov 2025 -
Sir Julian Lewis
20 Nov 2025 -
Richard Burgon
24 Nov 2025
Source: the official Early Day Motions database.