The officer team were all in attendance at this year‘s Conservative conference in Birmingham, catching up with friends from around the region, and enjoying some interesting talks.

Debbie Flint - deputy chair fundraising and membership, Andrew Saywell - deputy chair political and your fabulous chairman, John Gray.

My top event was an in-depth look at digital marketing, and my favourite speech was definitely from Suella Braverman. If you haven’t seen it yet, here is a link.

Also enjoyed meeting James Cleverly who attended our Southwest/Southeast reception on the Monday evening.

It finished with a barnstorming speech from Liz Truss, our prime minister. After a less than smooth start to her premiership, fingers crossed things pick up from now on.

If you would like to get involved more with the association please let us know, we will be looking for councillor candidates possibly for your area, and people to help deliver leaflets and spread the word leading up to the local elections next May. Please come back to us if so, we would love to hear from you.

And of course don’t forget to get your Christmas dinner or barn dance tickets!

Best wishes

Debbie