The coalition government has pledged that it will get rid of unnecessary laws and regulations in the interests of creating a freer and more inclusive society.

We would like to thank Richard Symonds for the donating the sale of his painting to us. His work was exhibited by the Gallery One on 21 March 2010 - 11 April 2010. The exhibition was opened by our patron Sandi Toksvig.

We had our first Christmas party for our clients and volunteers on 17 December 2009. It was also to celebrate us moving into our new office in 34 Grosvenor Gardens.

There were about 20 of us and we talked, snacked and drank till it started snowing about 8pm. We all had a great time getting to know one another in a relaxed. We've enjoyed it so much that we are now thinking of having a summer picnic!

Revd Paul Nicolson, chair of Z2K attended the Christian Tea Party at Downing Street by invitation of the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown on 7 December 2009.

The following amendment has now been tabled by Professor Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, immediate past President of the Royal Society of Medicine, a cross bench Peer.  We are working hard to persuade other Peers to add their names – any help would be welcome. The Committee stage of the Bill in the Lords begins on the 19th January. 

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We now have a newsletter! Many thanks to Isobel Williams who has helped us with the content and copywriting and Peter Sloper who designed the newsletter.

We hope to have it published every quarter. Please contact us if you would like to receive the newsletter.

Z2K was featured in The Times on 22 Oct 2009. Our Chair, Rev Paul Nicolson was then due to give evidence in to the Parliamentary Committee considering the Child Poverty Bill, and our Chief Executive, Joanna Kennedy emphasized our need for more volunteers to act as McKenzie Friends.

Our Chair, Rev Paul Nicolson gave evidence to the Parliamentary Bills Committee considering the Child Poverty Bill, as reported in the Times on Oct 22, 2009.

A bill to repeal the powers of bailiffs to break into people's homes and force entry when enforcing fines, and to break into homes and use force against debtors when enforcing debt repayments was introduced.

It received support from the House of Commons and will be read a second time on Friday 16th October 09.