Somerset Conservatives

Events Diary August 2015

SOMERSET CONSERVATIVESThe Conservative Party is reliant on its members and supporters to campaign and fundraise to win elections. We publish this diary every month and unless otherwise stated all our events are open to the public as well as to Party members. Why not bring a friend or family member along, and help us in our efforts to keep Somerset blue?

If you have any questions or comments, or would like to get involved with campaigning, please give us a call on 01278 423110.

OUR CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATIONS BRIDGWATER & WEST SOMERSET www.bridgwaterandwestsomerset.org.ukChairman: Julie NicholsonTel: 01278 424982 Email: jsnicholson@talktalk.net SOMERTON & FROME www.somertonandfromeconservatives.org.ukChairman: David NorrisTel: 01963 34535 Email: davidnorris617@btinternet.com TAUNTON DEANE www.tauntonconservatives.org.ukChairman: John SmeatonTel: 01823 431417 Email: jsmeaton@aol.com WELLS www.wellsconservatives.org.ukChairman: Michael HallMobile: 07872 910898 Email: michaelhall700@hotmail.com YEOVIL www.yeovilconservatives.org.uk Chairman: Richard DaleMobile: 07712 885966 Email: r.dale234@btinternet.com

Friday 11 SeptemberBridgwater Ladies Luncheon Club The Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton, TA6 6QA, 12:30 for 1pm. Guest Speaker: Andrew Pritchard - Bridgwater Police Centre Contact: 01278 424982

Tuesday 22 September ‘The Rise and Rise of Red Berry’ A talk by the dynamic founder of Red Berry Recruitment Helen Lacey Bridgwater and West Somerset Conservative Women’s Organisation Admirals Landing, The Docks, Bridgwater TA6 3EX, 7 for 7.15pm. Contact Jo Christoforides on 01458 211058

Friday 6 November Wine Tasting with Tracey Brook of Moorwine and Supper Dulverton Branch Dassells, Dulverton, TA22 9RZ by kind permission of Malcolm and Kelly Smith. 7pm Tickets: £15. A raffle will also be held on the night. To book call: David on 01398 341502 or Bruce on 01398 341566 Or alternatively email: david@allshire.com or bruceheywood@hotmail.co.uk

BRIDGWATER & WEST SOMERSET CONSERVATIVES

BRIDGWATER & WEST SOMERSET CONSERVATIVES

Your chance to win and support the Conservatives across the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency

Prizes: £20 a month and £100 twice a year. To join please call: 01278 423110

Bridgwater & West Somerset Conservatives

Bonus Ball Bonanza

Tuesday 8 September Three Course Garden Lunch and Tour at Midney GardensSomerton BranchMidney Gardens, Mill Lane, Somerton, TA11 7HR. Starting at 12pm. Cost: £22.50Tickets limited to 36To book, call Anne on 01458 274865 anne.yates@btinternet.com

Friday 9 October Lunch with Guest Speaker Tom Burr MBE - ‘The Landscape of Stourhead’ Castle Cary Branch Hadspen Village Hall, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen BA7 7LX More details to followContact: 01963 350977

Saturday 17 October The Rob Walker Jazz Band in ConcertBeckington, Berkley & Selwood Branch Beckington Memorial Hall More details to follow Contact: 01373 830211

Tuesday 20 October The Early Christmas FairChristmas gifts, fashion, jewellery, books, toys, food, raffles and lots more! At Wincanton Racecourse Marquee BA9 8JB. 10:00 am till 3:30pmFor more information contact Rosemary Keep: 01963 33656 rkeep@gotadsl.co.uk

Saturday 7 November Race Night with Fish & Chip SupperMartock Branch By popular request, Marvellous Martock Race Night returns to the Martock Gallops with six (filmed) races featuring the Warburton Champion Stakes and the Somerset Scrumpy Bowl. Martock Parish Hall, Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL. Doors open at 6.30pm. First Race at 7.00pm. Supper after third race.Tickets £12 (includes £2 for Tote Double with chance to win £100). To book, contact Julian Stapleton: 01935 823915 julianstapleton@hotmail.com

Saturday 14 November Somerton Supper Club with guest speaker David Warburton MP Somerton Branch Somerton Parish Rooms, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NBTo find out more, call Anne on 01458 274865 anne.yates@btinternet.com

SOMERTON & FROME CONSERVATIVES

SOMERTON & FROME CONSERVATIVES

Your chance to win £1000 and support our campaigning in Somerton & Frome.

For more information contactTess Pearson Phone: 01935 823915 Email: tesspearson@hotmail.com

Somerton & Frome Conservatives

200 Club

TAUNTON CONSERVATIVES

Taunton Conservatives

200 Club Your chance to win some fantastic prizes and support our campaigning in Taunton Deane.

Please contact the Club Organiser Joanna Lewin-Harris for more information. Phone: 01823 432237 Email: jlh@conquest.org.uk

Wednesday 14 October Bridge Luncheon Taunton Conservative AssociationConquest Farm, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton TA2 6PN. 10:30 for 11:00 am Cost: £16.50 Contact: 01823 286106

Wednesday 11 NovemberBridge Luncheon Taunton Conservative AssociationConquest Farm, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton TA2 6PN. 10:30 for 11:00 am Cost: £16.50 Contact: 01823 286106

Sunday 6 September Garden Party Shipham, Rowberrow and Star BranchHilltop Meadow, Templars Way, Shipham, BS25 1RB. Starting at 12:30 pmMore details can be obtained from David Worker on 01934 843425

Saturday 12 September Cocktail Hour Burnham on Sea Ladies Branch Midway House, Burnham Road, Burnham on Sea,TA8 1LT. Starting at 6pm Cost: £5Contact: 01278 782510

Tuesday 22 September Quiz Evening in Wells City of Wells BranchConservative Club in the Market Place, Wells, 7:00 for 7.30pm start. Cost: £4 (4 people per team. Form a team or just turn up and join a team on the night)Refreshments includedContact Celia Wride on 01749 673271 for more information

Saturday 31 October Table Top Sale in Wells Town Hall City of Wells Branch£10 per table, open all day from 9am onwards. There is also a Book Fair at the same venue, plus a normal Saturday market. Wide variety already booked. Contact Anthea on 01749 677051 or antheafree@talktalk.net if you would like to book a table.

Saturday 7 November An English Regional Supper Compton Bishop and Cross Branch Cross Memorial Hall, 7:30 for 8:00pm start.More details to follow Contact Eddie Farley on 01934 732989.

Saturday 7 November City of Wells Annual Dinner City of Wells Branch Wells Golf Club. 7:00 for 7:30pm, Formal Dress. Speaker - Jacob Rees-Mogg MP Cost: £25.00Call 01749 677051 or antheafree@talktalk.net to book.

Friday 27 November Wells Constituency Annual Dinner with James Heappey MPIsle of Wedmore Golf Club, Lascot Hill, BS28 4QTTicket price to be confirmed

Sunday 29 November ‘Christmas Starts Here’ Buffet Lunch Cheddar Branch, joint with Shipham Branch The Old Vicarage, Church St, Cheddar, BS27 3RF, courtesy of Mrs. Dawn Hill, 1:30 pmSpeaker and ticket price to be confirmed Call Barry Carter on 01934 740085 for more information.

WELLS CONSERVATIVES

WELLS CONSERVATIVES

Your chance to win! while supporting our campaigning across the Wells Constituency

For more information contact Roger Keen on 01278 782909

Wells Conservatives

Bonus Ball Bonanza

Sunday 6 December Christmas Cracker Axbridge Branch Axbridge Town Hall, The Square, Axbridge BS26 2WJ. From 12.30–3pm Ticket price to be confirmed.Contact: 01934 733014

Saturday 17 October Quiz with Ploughman’s Supper: Crewkerne and Misterton Branch Yeovil Conservative Club, 12 Kingston, Yeovil, BA20 2QL. Starting at 7:30pmCost:£6 (teams of 4) Contact: 01460 76761 or 01460 75284

Friday 27 November Association Annual DinnerThe Best Western Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster TA19 9ARDetails to be confirmed. Contact: 01278 423110

YEOVIL CONSERVATIVES

SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER - WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER

The annual Conservative Party Conference is a chance for our members, the press and the public to come together and hear

about our ideas, policies and plans for the year ahead.

This year, we are returning to the Manchester Central and Midland Hotel for four days of speeches, debates and receptions, and a packed schedule of fringe events. All Party Members and

Activists will also get to hear first-hand the Prime Minister’s highly anticipated closing speech.

Book your place at www.conservativepartyconference.com

If you have already registered, please let the office know by emailing office@somersetconservatives.com,

so we can plan a Somerset Conference event

2015 Conservative Party Conference Join us in Manchester for the

Somerset Conservatives

16 Northgate, Bridgwater TA6 3EU 01278 423110 office@somersetconservatives.com www.somersetconservatives.org.uk

Ian Liddell-Grainger

MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset ianlg@parliament.ukwww.liddellgrainger.org.uk

David Warburton

MP for Somerton and Frome david.warburton.mp@parliament.ukwww.davidwarburton.org.uk

Rebecca Pow

MP for Taunton Deane rebecca.pow.mp@parliament.ukwww.rebeccapow.org.uk

James Heappey

MP for Wells constituency james.heappey.mp@parliament.ukwww.jamesheappey.org.uk

Marcus Fysh

MP for Yeovil constituencymarcus.fysh.mp@parliament.uk www.marcusfysh.org.uk

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SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

At Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton, starting from 9.30am on Saturday 5 September.

2015 South West European Conference

Join your South West MEPs in Taunton for the

The Conference is your opportunity to discuss Britain’s renegotiation and referendum strategy with the European Union with your two Conservative MEPs; Ashley Fox and Julie Girling. There will be presentations, panel discussions with Q & A from the floor, a hot fork buffet lunch and breakout sessions to allow in depth discussion. Speakers will include representatives from

Open Europe, The Taxpayers Alliance, Conservatives for Britain, British Influence, the National Farmers Union, Business for Britain and the European Court of Auditors.

The charge for the event £10, payable via cheque made out to Ashley Fox MEP at 5 Westfield Park, Bristol, BS6 6LT.