Cometh the hour…

Gordon Brown has called the General Election – in doing so he presents our generation with its greatest ever opportunity to change our Country for the better.

Throughout the South West, from Swindon to the Scilly Isles, Conservative Parliamentary candidates are preparing to fight the closest election for twenty years and they need your help.

On Wednesday 14th April the CF team in Wiltshire will hold a huge Time To Get Involved event in Swindon and Chippenham, firing the starting pistol for CF’s campaigning, and setting a textbook example of organisation and commitment that we want to see replicated nationwide.
I can do no better than borrow heavily from CF’s Wiltshire AC Toby Elliott, who has submitted a detailed and comprehensive plan for the day. Wiltshire contains seven seats, three of which are crucial target seats in which the local team will be looking to make a big impact.
The day …

On the 11th December we are going to be holding the first ever South West Conservative Future CF Ball in partnership with Exeter University Conservative Future.
The evening will be held at the exclusive St Olaves Hotel, Exeter.
The evening will include:

Complimentary Champagne Reception
A Three Course Meal inc Wine
Raffle and Other Prizes
Entertainment & After Party

The Evening is for those who are not involved in politics as much as it is for those who are involved in politics. It is an opportunity for us to come together, raise a glass and toast to …

By James Tricker (Chairman of Bath CF)

Last Wednesday the University of Bath CF hosted Chris Grayling, who gave a short speech and Q&A session to students of the University. The speech was attended by over 120 people, packing the lecture theater to capacity and was, according to witnesses one of the largest political events on campus in recent years.
With only two days to fully organise the event, the Committee lept into action, preparing a wine reception, booking a lecture theater and advertising to students studying politics, economics and social science …

In addition to campaigning, as an MEP Candidate it is extremely important to support events across the South West region and to be visible and accessible within the wider community.

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, I went to the Devon County Show at Westpoint, Clyst St Mary on the outskirts of Exeter. I was pleased to learn that David Cameron attended another classic show this week, the Royal Bath and West Show in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, and held a Cameron Direct session engaging with and allowing locals to quiz him about a whole raft of issues.