March CF bulletin

There's a slight technical hitch in sending out the bulletin this month, in the meantime Christian Walker has sent it to me for you to see on here. Please excuse the rough formatting for now.

In the bulletin this month are details of the Spring Forum CF Events and there is also news on the recent marginal seats events including the huge turn out in Ribble South last Saturday – we did beat the Hammersmith 55!  The CF consultation has now closed and the results are being collated - the results will follow in a special CF Diary Article as soon as this is complete. As always remember the CF bulletin reaches THOUSANDS of our members and so what better way to advertise your events? Contact: [email protected]

In this edition:    

    * Spring Forum
    * CF Consultation
    * Hilley is Castaway
    * Next Bulletin
    * Events

SPRING FORUM 2007

    The Spring forum takes place on 17 & 18 March 2007 at the Royal Centre in
    Nottingham .  One of the main events for CF is on Friday 16 March at 8pm at Pitcher and Piano in
    Nottingham .  Entrance to this event is only to over 18's, those on the guest list, or those with a conference pass.  Only members of NME will be able to get other guests in.   

      

    For more details of events please contact Craig Cox on 07816 468085 or [email protected]

     Please visit www.conservativespringforum.com for more details on the main event.

      

    CF CONSULTATION

    The CF consultation website has now closed and big thank you to those that have taken part.  Over 768 replies
    have been received and these are being collated and a special CF Diary article will contain the results and outcomes when this collation is complete.

    All Enquiries should be directed to [email protected]    

    CLARE HILLEY IS CASTAWAY

    Claire Hilley, former CF National Executive Member and Area
    Chairman for London South is one of the 13 people taking part in the BBC Television's reality Castaway programme.  She will be spending three months on
    New Zealand 's
    Great Barrier
    Island fending for herself for up to 12 weeks.  The programme-makers have said it is not a place “for the squeamish, the lazy or the fussy”.  Claire has commented that she hopes "this experience will teach me what matters most to me and what I want the next chapter of my life to be."   The last series of Castaway launched the career of Ben Fogle, so let us see what will happen to Claire - the first episode of Castaway is on Friday 9 March 9pm on BBC One.    

    NEXT BULLETIN

    The next Bulletin will be issued on Thursday 12 April 2007.  The deadline for this issue is Friday 6 April 2007.

    EVENTS  (http://www.conservativefuture.com/insidecf/events.cfm)

    If you have an event please send them to Christian [email protected]

      

    For events near you please contact your Area Chairman.

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    LOUGHBOROUGH CF MARIGNAL SEATS EVENT

    Join us at this lovely venue for drinks and nibbles with candidate Nicky Morgan. The last event was a

    relaxed and fun evening, and the venue is excellent.
    Date: 13th March 2007 @ 7.30pm

    Location: Griffin Pub, Ashby Square
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    WORKING LIFE BREAKFAST WITH JAMES ARBUTHNOT MP

    Working Life Policy Discussion “Trident Should be continue Investment?”

    Date: 14 March 2007

    Organisation: Conservative Future and CWO

    Location: No. 5 Cavendish Sq, LONDON , W1

    Date: Wednesday 14  March at 7.30am to 8.45am

    Contact: Karen Allen, [email protected]

    Tickets: £23

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    PENDLE CF MARIGNAL SEATS EVENT

    Join PPC Andy Stephenson for drinks just before Spring Forum.
    Date: 15th March 2007
    @ 8.00pm

    Location: Sparrow Hawk Pub, Pendle

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    CF DRINKS AT SPRING FORUM

    Working Life Policy Discussion “Trident Should be continue Investment?”

    Date: Friday 16 March 2007 from 8pm

Location: Pitcher and Piano in Nottingham 

    Entrance to this event is only to over 18's, those on the guest list, or those with a conference pass.  Only members of NME will be able to get other guests in.   Contact: Craig Cox

      

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    CONSERVATIVE PARTY SPRING FORUM

    Date: 17 & 18 March 2007

    Location: Royal Centre in
    Nottingham

    Details: Please visit www.conservativespringforum.com for more details on the event.      

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    "HOW TO BE AN MP"

    A guide for CF members who are interested in a career in politics including a discussion on standing for council and getting on the approved candidates list.  With Carys Parry, the
    Bristol and Gloucestershire Campaign Director and joined by Mark Harper MP who will be talking about their experiences.  Other guests to be confirmed.  An interesting alternative to those not able to make it to
    Nottingham for the Spring Forum.

    Location:
    Bristol tbc

    Date: Saturday 17 March 1pm - 5pm

    Contact: Nick Webb at [email protected]      

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    WINE AND CANAPES - CF and CFI Joint Event

    Conservative Friends of Israel and Conservative
    Future invite you to a Wine & Canapés Reception

    Date: 20 March 2007 from 6.30pm.    

    This event has been postponed due to Michael Gove becoming ill recently. We apologise for any incovenience

    caused. No money has been cashed so please let us know if you wish to attend the rescheduled event.

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FINCHLEY CF ACTION DAY 

Come and support the no.1 target seat in the country and PPC Mike Freer for a fun action day.

Date: Saturday 24th March

Meeting: 212 Ballads Lane, Finchley at 10.30am

Contact Rachel Shawcross on [email protected]

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PORSTMOUTH CF MARGINAL SEATS EVENT

Join PPC Penny Mordaunt at the brilliantly named "The Honest Politician" pub for drinks and and an opportunity to meet fellow CFers.

Venue: The Honest Politician, Elm Grove, Southsea

Time: 8pm

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THE FORTHRIGHT DEBATE SERIES - “The future of multiculturalism”

With Dominic Grieve MP (Shadow Attorney General) and Melanie Phillips (Daily Mail) on the

Location:  2 Dryden Street , London WC2E 9NA

(Nearest tube: Covent Garden )

Date: Monday 16 April, 18:30

Tickets: Contact Gary Mond at [email protected]
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HAVERING CF LONDON MAYORAL HUSTINGS

With Councillor Roger Evans AM hosting, and 8 confirmed
London Mayoral Hustings candidate

Location:  St Michael's Hall, Main Road, Romford

Contact: [email protected] for further details from Sarah Mackintosh.

(Nearest station: Gidea Park (from Liverpool Street)

Date: Friday 20 April, 19:30

This event is free to attend.

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THE FORTHRIGHT DEBATE SERIES - George Osborne MP (Shadow Chancellor)

Location: Committee Room 11, House of Commons,
London SW1A 0AA (St. Stephen's entrance)

(Nearest tube:
Westminster )

Date: Monday 21 May, 18:15 to 19:45

Tickets: Contact Gary Mond at [email protected]
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STAFFORDSHIRE SUMMER BALL

One of the CF Social Events of the Year

Location: Keele Hall, Nr
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Date 1 June

Tickets: £30 tbc

Contact: Owen 07816156925 or [email protected]
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FALKLANDS ANNIVERSARY DINNER

With Rt. Hon. William Hague MP and in the presence of the Rt. Hon. Baroness Thatcher LG OM
FRS

Location: Prestigious central  London venue to be confirmed to ticket holders seven days before event due to security

Date: Thursday 7 June

Dress code: Black Tie

Tickets: Please contact Steve Stanbury at [email protected]

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SUMMER RECEPTION WITH LEADING CONSERVATIVE PARLIAMENTARIANS

Location: St Stephen's Club, 34 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AB

(Nearest tubes: Westminster & St James' Park)

Date: Monday 4 July

Tickets: Please contact James Cutts at [email protected]

or 07885 707 770