Lincoln Conservative Association

Wednesday 7th April 2010 – Lincoln

Caroline Spelman the Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government today paid a visit to Lincoln to meet with Karl M^cCartney, the Conservative Candidate at the forthcoming General Election.

Caroline met with Karl’s supporters on Lee Road this afternoon to encourage them as they canvassed and met with local residents. After an on-site interview with LincsFM, Caroline was good enough to allow us to grab a quick photo for posterity as the first senior Shadow Cabinet Minister to show her support for Karl.

Caroline’s visit concluded with an interview at Radio Lincolnshire before she travelled onwards to Retford to offer them assistance.

Well, it has finally happened – the General Election has been called and we are now in full election mode with a final date in sight!

It has been an exciting first day with a High Street walkabout (thanks to Carly and family, Geoff, Giles, Kelly and Rob), Karl doing three interviews (on TV – Look North, Radio Lincolnshire and for an internet podcast), our thousands of Fighting Fund letters being delivered to the Post Office, the large corex posters being distributed ready for erection, a bit of data inputting and lastly, but by no means least, the First 72 hours leaflet has been collected by everyone and I am sure are being delivered as I type this email!

Many thanks to everyone who helped today and collected or delivered their leaflets – we were also able to get out some of our ‘Families’ magazines to areas not allocated an initial leaflet.

Other points of note:

• Karl’s comments on Gary Walker entering the race in Lincoln have been included in the BBC pages at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/8586074.stm
• Karl’s interview on Look North by the BBC can be accessed here.
• Karl’s podcast interview with Glenn Le Santo can be accessed here.

The ‘Saturday Seven Menu’ at Doddington Hall Farm Restaurant is famous throughout the region. People flock to enjoy a exquisite seven course tasting menu. This fundraiser  on Saturday 20th March 2010 includes a welcome drink as you arrive. Places are strictly limited to 60 people so don’t delay but call Pam Wood or Cordelia M^cCartney on 01522 687 261.

Date: Saturday 20th March 2010
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm
Price: £30 per ticket

This is the BIG ONE for Spring 2010, a dinner at the Lincolnshire Showground Epic Centre, 7.30 for 8.00pm, with Guest Speaker The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH is being organised by Lincolnshire Conservatives, with invitations going to all eleven Lincolnshire constituencies.

Tickets are £40 each, to include a drink on arrival. There will be a cash bar, Auction and Raffle, with lounge suits specified.

Menu:
Tomato soup with herb dumplings, Roast Rack of Pork with buttered red cabbage, caramelised apple, pear & calvados sauce, bubble & squeak; (vegetarian option – Wind Mushroom filo roll with accompaniments); Creme brulee; Coffee.

We are organising tables, of ten, for the Lincoln Association, but of course individuals may arrange tables of their own if they wish.

If you would like to join a Lincoln table then please contact Peter Sunderland on 01522 689327 or peter.sunderland@talktalk.net to reserve your place, with preferences for seating, and to make arrangements for payment. If you want to arrange your own party then let me know and I will send you the Invitation and booking form.

A Blues evening will be held at Cafe Portico in Lincoln’s Cultural Quarter, with buffet to accompany the music.

The cost will be £15 and more details can be had, and reservations made, from Carly Warren on 07875 332238.

Date: T.B.C.
Time: Evening
Cost: £15
Location: Cafe Portico, Lincoln’s Cultural Quarter

The Lincoln Conservative Association’s 2010 Annual General Meeting is to be held on Friday 5^th February at St Mary le Wigford Church Hall, starting at 7.00 pm when elections will be held for the positions of Officers.

Nominations for Principal Officers must be made at least one week before, in writing, to the Association’s Office, 1A Farrier Road Lincoln LN6 3RU, signed by proposed, seconder and by the nominee. The President, Chairman and Deputy Chairman, Membership are standing for re-election.

Date: Friday 5th February 2010
Time: 7pm
Location: St. Mary le Wigford Church Hall

The Lincoln Association is starting its social year with a Thai Buffet Supper at Thai Chiang Mai Restaurant, St Paul’s Lane, Lincoln, 7.00 for 7.30, tickets £15.

A flyer has been sent round and places are filling up. If you have already sent your cheque to the office then your places are guaranteed. If you have not done so, but would like to reserve places please phone Jacqui Lane on 01522 525739.

Enquiries to Jacqui Lane on 01522 525739

Thai Buffet Supper – Booking Form

Date: Thursday 28th January
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm
Location: Thai Chiang Mai Restaurant
Cost: £15

The Waddington Pudding Club will be holding their Annual event from 01.00 – 4.00pm at 9 Station Road, Waddington, LN5 9QN, courtesy of Patricia Hopkins. The idea is that you have your Sunday lunch as normal, but leave space for one of the delicious puddings being provided by Patricia and helpers. This will cost you £5. A quick phone call to Patricia on 01522 723529 or Sybil on 01522 722632 if you are coming would be appreciated.

Date: Sunday 28th February 2010
Time: 1.30pm to 5pm
Location: 9 Station Road
Cost: £5

We will be holding the Annual meeting and draw of the 200 Club at the Peacock Inn, Greetwellgate. All 200 Club members have been personally invited by letter but others are welcome to join us from 12.30 when we will be buying ourselves a drink and lunch time snack and having the Draw at 1.30. I do hope you will be able to attend, and look forward to meeting you there. Please do not be put off by the thought of having to battle to the bar through the other 199 members, I am assured the Peacock Inn can accommodate us all without too much of a crush..

Date: Friday 22nd January 2010
Time: 12.30pm
Location: Peacock Inn