2011 has already proved to be a fascinating year for the Conservative party with the current coalition with the Liberal Democrats standing firm despite the predictions of many commentators. And 2011 has seen a wave of activity in Huddersfield Conservative Future.
What’s Been Going On?
In January HCF had a stand at the Huddersfield University refreshers fayre. Existing HCF members spoke to students interested in joining the Conservative party (and those not interested!). This was a successful day and helped to raise the profile of HCF within the University.
HCF at Huddersfield University has also established good links with the other political societies, with social gatherings taking place. Conservative, Labour and Socialist members drinking together, who’d have thought it!
In May members of HCF took part in local election campaigning in Kirklees. knocking on doors, delivering leaflets and trying not to get bitten by angry dogs, its all part of the fun on the election trail.
HCF also had three members standing as candidates in the local election:
Christopher Meadows – Dalton Ward – 892 Votes
Robert McGuin – Greenhead Ward – 972 votes
Louisa Waple – Crosland Moor and Netherton – 1151 votes
All three candidates achieved impressive results in their respective wards and it extremley encouraging for the Huddersfield Conservative Future branch to be fielding candidates in an election. HCF members also helped out with campaigning in other regions including the high profile Oldham by-election.
HCF members have attended a number of important Conservative party events such as Spring Forum in Cardiff and the Yorkshire Conference at Wetherby racecourse.
Upcoming Events
Curry Night with Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney. This will be a great opportunity for us to meet, chat and discuss the future of HCF as well as having the company of one our most supportive members of parliament.
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Pie and Peas Quiz Night on the 16th July.
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The Huddersfield Conservative Association will also hold an Ordinary General Meeting on Tuesday 12th July, 8pm at Kirkheaton Conservative Club. This is a good opportunity for HCF members to meet members of the association and understand how the professional party associations operate. If you would like to attend this meeting please feel free to contact me and I will send you an agenda for the meeting. HCF can provide lifts to the meeting.
Party Conference – The Big One!
If you are planning on attending the 2011 Conservative Party conference in Manchester make sure to register by 17:30 on Thursday 30th June before the price goes up!
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For more information or if you want to have your say on HCF please check out our facebook page
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A big thank you to everybody involved in HCF and with your continued support we can continue to grow.
Best Regards
Christopher Meadows
Huddersfield Conservative Future
