Lincoln Conservative Association

The Lincoln Association has received an invitation to the Lincoln CF’s “Big Debate” on the theme of (King) Charles verses Parliament: The Rights and Wrongs of the Civil War, on the 7th December.

We are very fortunate that Rupert Matthews, MEP elect and avid historian, will be joining us for this event as a guest speaker and judge for the debating teams.

If you would like to attend this event please detach the slip at the bottom of the email attachment and return as stated. We will accept people who wish to attend at the door however as a buffet is provided we would like to have as many confirmed numbers as possible by the 3rd December.

The Big Debate official invite

Ladies luncheon Club. will be having their Christmas Special on Monday 5^th December at the White Hart Hotel, Bailgate, 12 noon to 12.30 prompt. Menu, Turkey with all the trimmings and seasonal vegetables and potatoes, Christmas pudding, followed by coffee (or tea) and mints. All that for the price of £12.75 per person, but you need to book (and pay) with Mrs Doreen Ashton, 15 Sibthorp Street, LN5 7SL, tel 01522 526762.

Association Christmas dinner. Tuesday 20^th December at the Castle Hotel. Details are still being finalised but if you would like to attend please let me know on 07749 927936 or peter.sunderland@talktalk.net as soon as possible.

Hartsholme Branch Shrove Tuesday 21^st February Pancakes at Thelma Fry’s . Details to follow.

I am sad to say that the attendance at this event has fallen away so much that we are inclined to discontinue trying to make a go of it, and there will be no more meetings this year. What did come out of the October meeting was that the younger generation of Conservative supporters in Lincoln are putting us to shame. The Lincoln CF meet every Monday, with a variety of events, and they would be delighted if any of us were to join them.  Their program for November is

Monday 14^th, Debate on Education, 7pm, venue to be confirmed

Monday 21^st November, Ghost Walk.

Monday 28^th November. Debate in the Queen in the West, with Guest speaker, Jacqui Briggs, Politics Lecturer at the University.

If you would like to attend, their Chairman, Laura Goodliffe, would be delighted to hear from you on 07889 344311 or laurajanegoodliffe@hotmail.co.uk

• Halloween Party “South Holland and the Deepings Conservative Future Branch”

October 28, 2011 at 7pm to October 29, 2011 at 12pm – The Mansion House Halloween Fancy Dress Party FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER 2011 (please pay cash on the door) At The Mansion House, High Street, Holbeach FANCY DRESS Prize for best dressed, Food, Music and other spooky surp… Organized by Sarah-Jane Sewell

• Big Society Clean Up

October 29, 2011 from 10am to 1pm – Exeter Place Green NORTHAMPTON CONSERVATIVES Invite you to join our Big Society Clean Up Litter picking at  Exeter Place Green on Saturday, 29 October at 10am. Contact Colin Bagnall who is leading the team on 07709 9… Organized by Colin Bagnall

• Northampton South Winter Dinner with Rt Hon John Redwood, MP

November 3, 2011 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – The Masonic Hall NSCA Winter Dinner Thursday, 3 November 2011 Masonic Hall, St George’s Avenue Guest Speaker Rt Hon John Redwood, MP Tickets £29.50 Organized by Bridget Scurfield

• David Davis Event

November 10, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm – Flore Fields. Northamptonshire, NN7 4JX On November 10th David Davis is coming to Flore Fields, Near Junction 16 M1. (Flore Fields. Northamptonshire, NN7 4JX) Tickets £20 Please contact David Michael Orton-Jones for further details. Organized by David Michael Orton-Jones

• Charnwood Conservative Association Annual Dinner

November 11, 2011 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Parkhill Golf Club Reception and Annual Dinner With Guest Speaker Sajid Javid MP Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove Ticket cost £28.00 per person   Held at Park Hill Golf Club, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7NG To book ticket… Organized by Peter Tyrrell / Steph Bradshaw

• Boston Supper Club with Guest Speaker Patrick Mercer MP

November 18, 2011 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Boston, Lincolnshire BOSTON CONSERVATIVES SUPPER CLUB Guest Speaker   Patrick Mercer OBE Member of Parliament for Newark  FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 2011   AT 7.30PM  BOSTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB 16 MAIN RIDGE WEST, BOSTON.… Organized by Dudley Bryant

• LOUGHBOROUGH ‘BIG SOCIETY’ FORUMS

November 19, 2011 from 9:30am to 1pm – The Woodgate Chambers, , How can Justice be done and be seen to be done today? What should be our values and priorities?   Keynote Speaker Rt.Hon. Kenneth Clarke QC MP Secretary of State for Justice Panel Nicky Morgan MP for… Organized by John Bassford

• Lincolnshire County CPF Event, Buffet with Guest Speaker

January 13, 2012 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Boston Come and join us in Boston for a buffet supper with MP Mark Simmonds. An opportunity to debate and generate manifesto ideas for this months topic. Price: £6.00 at the Conservative Club, Boston, Linco… Organized by Andrea Jenkyns

 

The visit to London to be shown round the Palace of Westminster by Karl and his team was a great success, not the least being the use of the direct train from Lincoln for the first time by some of the party. Whilst the majority visited the chambers and other parts of the Westminster estate four of us managed the 365 steps to the top of Big Ben, after which the refreshments on the terrace were most welcome. Thanks are due to Karl, Mel and Michael, as well as neighbouring MP’s, for looking after us.

The Birchwood cheese and wine party held at Jane’s was enjoyed by all those who attended, and showed what can so easily be done to raise funds for the forthcoming election campaign.

On  Friday 7^th October we met at the Castle Hotel and welcomed Sir Kenneth Carlisle back to Lincoln as the guest speaker at the President’s Lunch. Sir Kenneth spoke of the warm memories he had of his time here, and, of course, of our president, George Ashton and his wife Doreen. A Certificate of Outstanding Achievement, signed by David Cameron, was presented to Doreen and George by Karl McCartney.

Coming events.

Monday 17th October, come along to the Monday Meet at the Homestead in Bracebridge Heath which has been getting good reports following a refurbishment. We meet from 7.00pm, and after a drink and something to eat there will be a quiz. This is not a fund raiser, just a social, and with a date chosen to avoid clashes with other events, so there should be no excuses for not supporting us.

Wednesday 19^th October. A plug for Nettleham Branch Annual Dinner to be held at Alexander’s Restaurant in the Carlton Centre, with speaker Rev Alan Nugent, Sub Dean of Lincoln Cathedral. Cost £25 for a three course meal, with extras. Either contact Meg Davidson on 01522 750614, or let me know of your interest and I will email you the booking form.

Tuesday 25^th October. BBH and W. The Clairvoyance Evening, with Medium Barbara Price from March, will be held at Bracebridge Heath Village Hall, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets £5 each, book in advance by calling 01522 722705 or 01522 721863, or pay at the door and risk standing.

Monday 7^th November. Ladies Luncheon Club at the White Hart Hotel, 12 noon for a 12.30 start, £13 per place. Please contact Doreen Ashton on 01522 526762 if you do not have a form with the menu on. A report on the Party Conference in Manchester will be given by the Association Chairman.

Friday 11^th November. Lincoln Association Executive Council Meeeting.

Tuesday 22^nd November. BBH and Waddington Branch hold their Annual Dinner at the Horse and Jockey in Waddington. All are welcome, so contact Sybil Daly on 01522 722632 to reserve a place, £15 is good value for their two course meal.

Tuesday 20th December. Lincoln Association Christmas Dinner at the Castle Hotel. Details to follow shortly, but note the date.

Friday 24^th February 2012. Lincoln Association Annual General Meeting