Conservative Future

The CCA Local Government Conference will be held on Friday 5th – Saturday 6th March 2010 at Hotel Russell, London.

The Conference will be attended by several members of the Shadow Cabinet, including Caroline Spelman MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government, and other key players in local government. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, will also be addressing delegates, along with Party Chairman, Eric Pickles MP.

The conference will consist of several plenary and workshop sessions running from midday on the Friday until lunchtime on the Saturday. The Guest Dinner Speaker for the Friday evening will be Grant Shapps MP, Shadow Housing Minister.

Click here for more information on the conference.

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By Jonathan Sutton

Hello, my name is Jonathan Sutton and I am the recently elected Conservative Future Representative for Hathern and Dishley (which is one of the wards in the Loughborough Constituency). I personally got involved with Loughborough Conservatives about 12 months ago and have since become an integral part of Nicky Morgan’s campaign to become the next MP for Loughborough.

Nicky stood in this constituency the last time around and managed to reduced Andy Reed’s majority from 6, 378 to 1996 and with several boundary changes this majority has been reduced further. The Loughborough Conservative Team understands that we must all take David Cameron’s message of change out to the every single person in the constituency; we want to make a difference and we want to be part of the change that we believe only the Conservatives can deliver. One way in which the Loughborough Conservatives have been able to do this is to show that, in the words of David Cameron, ‘everyone is invited’ to join and get involved with the Conservatives of today, has been through us; the ever growing team of young activists in Loughborough.

It was, in part, through the hard work of the Loughborough Conservative Future team, that the difficulties faced by the unemployed were highlighted. I myself have been looking for a job since finishing college in June and have had no success to date in my job search and so I was able to add my own experiences to the mass of information that we gathered from unemployed people on this topic. The level of unemployment in Loughborough has risen an incredible 99% in Loughborough since September 2008 and so this is clearly a big problem in this constituency and the Job Centre is so badly organised, in my opinion, and so poorly managed that people like me who desperately want to find a job are just not given the help we need to help find work. We obviously have a huge university in our town which provides employers with an unlimited supply of well educated students looking for work and so for people like me who don’t even have any work experience, the job market seems to be completely out-of-bounds. It was from knocking on doors and engaging with young voters that our team was able to personify this problem.

On Saturday Nicky Morgan organised a successful Careers Workshop which was entirely free and was open to everybody and people of all ages and backgrounds turned up. Nicky used the information that we had gathered to help format the Workshop, taking care to address every area highlighted. It boasted speakers such as; Anna Soubry, PPC for Broxtowe who, as a Criminal Lawyer and former TV Journalist was able to provide guests with a great insight into confidence boosting techniques; a Life Coach who was conducted an interactive and informative session that challenged the beliefs we hold about ourselves and encouraged us to find the confidence to overcome any doubts that we may have in ourselves, a Careers Advisor who has helped hundreds of people to get back to work and was able to provide us with some outstanding advice on building CVs and covering letters; a Senior HR Advisor, from whom we gained some great advice on going to interviews and a UK Fashion Advisor for Green House, a Danish based fashion company, who was able to give us some great hints and tips on what to wear for interviews.

So on Saturday, instead of searching job sites and wondering what more I can do to secure a job, I did something useful. The event ran from 9.00am-1.00pm and after that I went home feeling rejuvenated and much more confident in my own ability to find something than I have done for a long time; and I applied for jobs, putting in to place the guidance that I was given. I now have an interview this week, the first interview since I started to apply June; it just goes to show that by opening your mouth and getting involved in politics your voice can easily be heard. I can’t tell you how happy I am, thanks Nicky!

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The Monthly Bulletin from Conservative Future in Yorkshire and Humber

In this month’s update:

Overview by Regional Chairman| Area Chairman News| Graduate Officer News| Paired Seats| Upcoming Events| Website Links|

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

Yorkshire & Humber CF Overview
by Regional Chairman Philip Smith

Over the past month CF branches across the Region have been doing what they all do best; campaigning hard for our parliamentary candidates and providing plenty of social opportunities for new members. With strong support from Area Chairmen, branches have delivered thousands of leaflets and knocked on plenty of doors in Sheffield, Barnsley, Selby, York, Hull, Huddersfield and Leeds.

The new CF branch we have at York St John, headed by Carl Walters, works with York Central and Harrogate and Knaresborough constituencies. If you can support Carl with building up this branch please drop him a message through the facebook group located at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=66415837283

I will be away from 25th November – 3rd December representing Yorkshire CF in Berlin at the IYDU Conference followed by a few days break in London. Please contact Graduate Officer, Chris Wales, at chris.wales@yorkshirecf.com who will be stepping in for me during this period.

Joe Frake (joe.frake@yorkshirecf.com) and Felix Bungay (felix.bungay@yorkshirecf.com) will be representing CF at Yorkshire Conference on Saturday. I hope every member that is attending has a great time.

Next month there are plenty of Christmas Parties taking place across the Region. Check out the events section to find out what’s happening and where. For opportunities in Yorkshire drop me an email at chairman@yorkshirecf.com.

Area Chairman News

Andrew Barrett for East Riding of Yorkshire and North East Linconshire

This month in East Yorkshire we’re working harder than ever. Thousands of leaflets have gone out on the streets. Hull CF had a large campaign day in Brigg & Goole. The event was well attended and enjoyed by all. We’re not just a campaigning bunch either, Hull CF had a large curry night at the end of November as we feel socials are a vital part of our group. We plan to continue hard right through December ensuring that our target seats get the much needed attention as we run up to Christmas.You can email Andrew at andrew.barrett@yorkshirecf.com

Chris Southeran for North Yorkshire

In North Yorkshire, our attention has turned towards preparations for the general election. As we enter the final month of 2009, this will undoubtedly become increasingly important. We continue to campaign as much as possible for Julian Sturdy in York Outer and Nigel Adams in Selby. I write this fresh from a great days’ work, leafleting with Nigel in Tadcaster. My thanks to the CF team that made the day a great success!

However, we are conscious of other areas in North Yorkshire that will need CF assistance in the run up to next Spring – particularly Andrew Jones campaign in Harrogate and Knaresborough. This again will provide an important CF link to the 2010 campaign strategies that will, I am sure, be particularly intensive. Contact Chris at chris.southeran@yorkshirecf.com

Dan Paterson for West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire C.F. has been campaigning over the past month with Leeds CF campaigning in Leeds North East, Elmet & Rothwell and Pudsey. Getting large numbers out to help in these constituencies is helping with the leaflet deliveries and the hospitality shown by the PPCs has been fantastic. We are increasing membership all the time and with Anthony Bracewell heading an upcoming branch in Wakefield we are able to give assistance to more candidates in more parts of West Yorkshire than ever before.

Whilst campaigning has been steadily ongoing and we continue to make significant inroads in this respect, we are also aware that our members need to let heir hair down. For this reason we have put together a Christmas Party for Friday 4th December at the Smokestack bar in Leeds. Details are available in the events section of this news update. If you live in West Yorkshire and want to get involved in helping David Cameron get to Downing Street, there truly has never been a better time, contact me at dan.paterson@yorkshirecf.com

James Gould for South Yorkshire

October saw CF in South Yorkshire spring back to life after the summer break. September saw record recruitment figures in South Yorkshire and so in October we capitalised on this with both busy campaigning and social schedules. The highlight of this schedule was undoubtedly the brilliant William Hague dinner hosted by Wentworth Conservative Association. The evening was a wonderful event and we were thrilled to welcome so many of our friends, not just from across Yorkshire, but also Birmingham University CF to Sheffield. Finally thank you to Brian Taylor and Wentworth Association for the generous discount they gave to CF members at the meal. You can contact James at james.gould@yorkshirecf.com

Graduate Officer Overview

The next event for Network Blue is in planning. If you would like to be involved please contact Chris at chris.wales@yorkshirecf.com

Other News

Yorkshire CF looking for 2 people to join the Regional team
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/11/22/yorkshire-cf-2-people-join-regional-team/

Sheffield Meal with William Hague a Success:
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/11/04/yorkshire-cf-attend-william-hague-meal-sheffield/

5mins with Carl Walters:
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/11/18/5-min-qa-withcarl-walters/

5mins with Joe Frake:
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/11/09/5-min-qa-withjoe-frake/

5mins with Paul Nizhinsky:
http://www.conservativefuture.com/2009/10/30/5-min-qa-with-paul-nizhinsky/

More news available at www.yorkshirecf.com

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 St John CF: York Central and Harrogate and Knaresborough.
York Tories (Independent status from CF): York Outer and Selby and Ainsty.

Events

Send your events to chairman@yorkshirecf.com

Penistone and Stockbridge

South Yorkshire CF will be assisting Penistone and Stockbridge with campaigns on 5th and 6th December. If you can support please email james.gould@yorkshirecf.comDrinks and food will be provided.

Dewsbury Action Day

Huddersfield CF will be assisting Simon Reevell team in and around Dewsbury on Saturday 19th December. Full details to be confirmed. If anyone is able to attend please message Dave Bolt. Pub drinks will follow the day’s work.

Brigg and Goole

Andrew Barrett is out with Hull CF most weekends supporting our PPC Andrew Percy in Brigg and Goole. If you can support their action days send an email to Andrew at andrew.barrett@yorkshirecf.com

South Yorkshire CF Christmas Party

South Yorkshire Conservative Future is having a Christmas meal party for all of its members in Sheffield on Tuesday 15th December. Tickets are likely to be around £20.00. Tickets are available to buy from James Gould, Joe Frake, Jonathan Robinson and Katherine Mcloughlin. Dress code is smart/casual For more information email James at james.gould@yorkshirecf.com

West Yorkshire CF Christmas Party

West Yorkshire Conservative Future is having a Christmas party for all of its members in Leeds on Friday 4th December at 7.30pm. Guest of honour is Patrick Mercer OBE, MP. Tickets are a mere £5.00, and that includes a free drink on arrival. Tickets are available to buy from Dan Paterson, Matthew Wharton, Nina Rosen or David Bolt. If you can come, please do, it would be great to see you there. Dress code is smart/casual. You can contact Dan at dan.paterson@yorkshirecf.com

York Tories Christmas Ball

This year the York Tories Christmas Ball will be held at the wonderful Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on Friday 4th of December. Tickets are £39 for CF members. Due to the historic nature of the building there is a ban on stiletto heels as they damange the floor. If you have any queries for now please email Sarah Megarity (sm612@york.ac.uk) or Eve Phillips (ekp501@york.ac.uk)

Conservative Future Christmas Party 2009

For those of you venturing down South this year’s National CF Christmas Party will take place on Saturday 5th December at The Warwick in London. Next year we will have a General Election and Yorkshire CF must be ready for the fight; this Christmas though we should celebrate our successes to date. Tickets £5 (in advance), £10 (on the door). You can purchase your tickets here http://cfxmasparty2009.eventbrite.com/

Spring Forum 2010

The Conservative Party’s Spring Forum 2010 is scheduled to take place in Brighton next February. You can register at http://www.conservatives.com/Get_Involved/Conference.aspx A Yorkshire CF delegation will be attending. Cost is £15 to register for members of Conservative Future.

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 St John CF: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=66415837283
York Tories: http://www.yorktories.info/
Yorkshire Conservatives: http://yorkshireconservatives.wordpress.com /
CF Home Page: http://www.conservativefuture.com

The Next Bulletin will be published before 31st December 2009

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