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Monthly Bulletin from CF in Yorkshire and Humber 8

11 September 2009 Philip Smith No Comment

The Monthly Bulletin from Conservative Future in Yorkshire and Humber
Wednesday 9th September 2009. Issue 8.

In this month’s update:

Welcome to the eighth edition of Conservative Future news in Yorkshire and Humber.

Overview by Regional Chairman

Throughout August CF has been supporting campaigns in Leeds North West, Dewsbury and Batley and Spen. There has been no let up in our determination and commitment to support our parliamentary candidates as we edge another month closer to the Election.

Earlier this month we had a great day at the Mirfield Agricultural Show with our Dewsbury candidate, Simon Reevell. Huddersfield CF Chairman Dave Bolt did a great job of supporting Dewsbury Conservatives and rallying CF members out to support the stall handing out leaflets and discussing issues with members of the public. Expect some photos going online soon!

This month we will be focusing our efforts on the Freshers Fair towards the end of September. We need your help! Please contact your Area Chairman Dan, Chris, Andrew or James who will appreciate support at the stalls we will be manning at University’s across the region.

My own focus will be on Huddersfield University where I am returning to study. If you can lend a hand here please contact me at chairman@yorkshirecf.com

I look forward to seeing you at conference next month!

Philip Smith
Regional Chairman

Area Chairman News

Chris Southeran for North Yorkshire

Things have been slowly progressing well in North Yorkshire during August, with many people away on holidays including the Area Chair. However, the Area Chair and Regional Chair had the opportunity to meet with Julian Sturdy, the PPC for York Outer for lunch in order to discuss the campaign strategy for the coming months. As Julian rightly noted, it is all hard work from here as we begin the countdown to the general election. It is hoped that a CF Action Day can occur in York soon.

Events across the county will begin to increase as term begins – and we commence our campaigning by breaking new ground by holding a Freshers’ stall at York St John University on Wednesday 26th September. If you are interested in helping, contact the Area Chair at chris.southeran@yorkshirecf.com

Andrew Barrett for East Riding of Yorkshire and North East Linconshire

This month David Cameron joined police in Hull on a night patrol to view alcohol related crime. He met with newly selected PPCs Victoria Aitken (North Hull), Christine Mackay (East Hull) and Gary Shores (West Hull & Hessle). Congratulations to the three of them. Despite many university students being at their non-term time address, campaigning has still been strong in the target seats of Cleethorpes and Brigg & Goole, we’re really gearing up for the general election now. Contact Andrew at andrew.barrett@yorkshirecf.com

Dan Paterson for West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire CF is in the process of planning the CF effort in the run up to the General Election and look forward to getting many more feet on the ground after Freshers week. That’s all for now, however if you would like to get involved please contact me at dan.paterson@yorkshirecf.com for details about organizations and opportunities in West Yorkshire.

James Gould for South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire CF has had a busy month. I have held an informal meeting with Philip in Sheffield to discuss my plans of pushing forward opportunities for young members in the area. Barnsley CF has been making good progress and a meal took place for the CF branch earlier in the month. Those who attended had a very enjoyable time. I also enjoyed the curry in Leeds last month with my Vice Chairman Paul Nizhinsky attending. If any South Yorkshire CF members are attending conference this year place drop me an email! Am looking forward to getting together with members from across the Yorkshire team. You can contact James at james.gould@yorkshirecf.com

Chris Wales Graduate Officer

Chris and his team are still working hard on preparing for the launch of the graduate CF network next month, which will encompass networking events, opportunities to talk with senior politicians and help with contributing to and getting ahead in the Party. If you’re under 35, out of full-time education and would like to be involved, please e-mail Chris at chris.wales@yorkshirecf.com

New Wakefield CF Branch!

Wakefield have now set up a CF branch which is operated by Chairman Anthony Bracewell. Anthony is looking at recruiting new members to his team and would like to hear from you if you are interested in getting more involved in the Branch activities. Wakefield Branch will be working closely with Wakefield and Morley and Outwood areas. You can contact Anthony on face book or email chairman@yorkshirecf.com for further contact details.

New East Yorkshire Vice Chair!

Congratulations to Hayley Smith who has been appointed by Andrew Barrett to support him as Vice Chairman for East Yorkshire. Hayley will be working closely with Andrew in improving opportunities available to young Conservatives in the area. You can contact Hayley at hayley.smith@yorkshirecf.com

Freshers Fair Push!

Please lend a hand at our Freshers Fair stalls this year which are taking place across the area from Sheffield through Leeds up to York and over to Hull! Joining CF has never been easier and we look forward to welcoming you into the Tory family very soon!

Yorkshire and Humber Regional Action days

If you are a local parliamentary candidate and wish to host the Regional Action Day please contact your Area Chairman who will take down your request or email chairman@yorkshirecf.com. The RC, Philip Smith, heads up these monthly action days.

Paired Seats

For each branch there paired constituencies are listed below.

Leeds CF: Pudsey and Leeds North West.
Huddersfield CF: Colne Valley and Dewsbury.
Wakefield CF: Wakefield and Morley and Outwood.
Sheffield CF: Penistone and Stockbridge.
Barnsley CF: Penistone and Stockbridge.
Hull CF: Brigg and Goole and Cleethorpes.
Cleethorpes CF: Cleethorpes share the same paired constituency seats as Hull CF.
East Yorkshire CF: Works with our Member of Parliament Greg Knight MP.
York Tories (Independent status from CF): York Outer and Selby and Ainsty.

Events

Send your events to chairman@yorkshirecf.com

Freshers Fair

Freshers Fair will be taking place across the region from 21st September until early October. We will be manning stalls in York, Hull, Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, Sheffield and Barnsley. If you can provide any help with our preparations or you can spare a few hours to support one of our stalls please get in contact with the Branch Chairman or email chairman@yorkshirecf.com

Training and Development Day

On Saturday 19 September Yorkshire Conservatives will be holding the second of their Training and Development Days. CF members are welcome to attend. After the successful first event at Weetwood Hall, near Leeds, that will once again be the venue. Applications must be received by Friday 11th September. For further details email office@yorkshireconservatives.org.uk

Party Conference

Conservative Party Conference will take place in Manchester between Monday 5th – Thursday 8th October 2009. There will be several CF events taking place and many opportunities to meet the Yorkshire team who will be attending them! If you are requiring accommodation and are unsure where to start looking you can drop Philip an email at chairman@yorkshirecf.com

Website Links

Yorkshire and Humber CF Website: www.yorkshirecf.com
Yorkshire and Humber Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=56454121016
Hull CF: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15634863733#/group.php?gid=2246978528
Cleethorpes CF: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?id=517411872#/group.php?gid=34991471696
Leeds CF: http://leedscf.co.uk/
Huddersfield CF: http://huddersfieldcf.co.uk/
Sheffield CF: http://www.tories.union.shef.ac.uk/
Barnsley CF: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55852789834&ref=share
York Tories: http://www.yorktories.info/
Yorkshire Conservatives: http://yorkshireconservatives.wordpress.com/
CF Home Page: http://www.conservativefuture.com/