Lincoln Conservative Association

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

By common consent these will now be held on the third Monday and thus the next one will be on Monday 15th August at the Lincolnshire Poacher, Bunker’s Hill, starting from 7.30.

Whilst Andrew is always willing and able to produce a quiz if any of you have one, or can do one, do not hesitate, just let me know and bring it along.

Saturday 30th July

The Ladies are holding their annual Summer Tea Party at The Old Vicarage, 25 Lincoln Road, North Hykeham, courtesy of Mrs Josephine Bell and Mr John Kaberry. Chris Heaton-Harris, MP for Daventry, will be attending and will be hoping to meet many of those he knew when active in this area as our MEP.

Come along, between 3 pm and 5pm, view a lovely garden, have tea and cakes, hear Chris, and all that for only £5.

Friday 7th October.

President’s Lunch at The Castle Hotel, Westgate, Lincoln, 12 noon for 12.30, 3 course lunch at £20 per head.

The guest speaker is Sir Kenneth Carlisle returning, for the first time since he stepped down as our MP, to a Lincoln with a Conservative MP. A not to be missed opportunity to be with both the past and present Conservative MPs for Lincoln for an excellect lunch in convivial surroundings.

Booking form, with menu choices, is attached.

Presidents Lunch Invite

Monday 12th September – visit to the House of Commons to see our MP, Karl McCartney in action, with a choice of tour, followed by Afternoon Tea on the Terrace.

Travel will be by train, by your own arranging with the choice of really cheap day excursions from either Lincoln, at 7.20am, or Newark Northgate, after 10am, being possible.

Contact Chairman, Peter, for further details and to confirm your place.