News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Ankylosing Spondylitis Parliamentary Event

Dec 08, 2010

Dominic McNamara, NASS Swindon branch, Robert Buckland MP, Jane Skerrett, Director of NASS,Justin Tomlinson MP, Hedley Hamilton, Chairman of the NASS trustees. It was a bitingly cold day with a sharp wind but there was indeed a warm welcome at Dining Room A in the House of Commons for everyone attending the very first NASS reception for our members and supporters, all of whom had battled through the uncertain weather conditions to be there on teh day. The event was hosted by the MP Andrew George...

Hop, Skip & Jump Westminster Reception

Dec 02, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP & Liz Hurley at the Hop, Skip & Jump, Parliamentary ReceptionActress and model Elizabeth Hurley has given her backing to the development of a new centre for disabled children in Swindon.She joined guests in the House of Commons for a presentation about the Hop Skip and Jump charity’s planned development at Lydiard Park, which was given planning permission in January.The actress is the president of the charity, and appealed for people to donate so that the project can ...

Justin Tomlinson MP & Thamesdown Launch New Route To Memory Lane

Dec 02, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP & Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of Thamesdown TransportSwindon’s bus company, Thamesdown Transport, is urging people to take a journey down memory lane and win free unlimited transport on its town services for a year.Perhaps you found your soul mate as your eyes met across the aisle on the number 11, you took a telephone call on the number 17 that changed your life, or you just have happy memories of school journeys and frantically finishing your homework as the bus rou...

St Francis Primary School, Christmas Fayre

Dec 01, 2010

Justin Tomlinson attended the St Francis Primary School, Christmas Fayre today. The event proved an extremely popular fund-raising event, helping towards the mini-bus funds. St Francis Primary School is currently in the middle of a £4m expansion, which was fully supported by Justin Tomlinson in his former role as the local Councillor, prior to becoming the MP.Justin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to attend and help out, manning the stalls, drawing the raffle and meeting the parents and children...

Swindon Supermarine, Proud Day!

Dec 01, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP Just Before Kick OffSwindon Supermarine 0 v 1 Colchester Utd, FA Cup 2nd RoundJustin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to have the opportunity to travel down to Colchester to cheer on Swindon Supermarine in the FA Cup 2nd round match. Not only was this the first time Swindon Supermarine had made it into the 2nd round of the FA Cup, but the money raised from the cup run has helped generate about £50,000 for the club, which only a few months back was struggling to raise enough mo...

Justin Tomlinson MP Speaks In Youth Debate

Nov 24, 2010

Inner Flame, A Local Swindon Organisation That With SupportMakes A Real Difference To Local Young PeopleJustin Tomlinson MP Speech - Youth Provision Debate...I congratulate Julie Hilling on securing this extremely important and interesting debate. I am not sure whether I will be able to share her passion, but I shall do my very best.During my 10 years as a councillor before becoming the MP for North Swindon, this was one of the most important issues that came up in the residents surveys and in t...

Britain On The MEND, Child Obesity Event

Nov 24, 2010

A local Swindon boy joined Justin Tomlinson MP at a special VIP reception at the House of Commons in London yesterday (22 November 2010) in a bid to promote healthy lifestyles.Ten-year-old Thomas Broomhall from Swindon, was invited to the exciting event to celebrate his success at becoming fitter, healthier and happier after attending local healthy lifestyle club, MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!). He was one of 25 children and their parents who went to London to meet MPs and discuss MEN...

Justin Tomlinson MP Attends Swindon & Marlborough Amnesty Meeting

Nov 24, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP attended a Swindon and Marlborough Amnesty group meeting to discuss a number of issues including:Human TraffickingBurmaAsylumCivil LibertiesAnti-Terror LegislationJustin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to attend this meeting to be able to discuss both my work in Parliament, and a general discussion on the issues raised."Further information on the group can be seen at: http://swindon.amnesty.org.uk/

Congratulations To Swindon Supermarine FC

Nov 14, 2010

Congratulations to Swindon Supermarine who not only played in the FA Cup 1st Round for the first time in their history, but secured a heroic 2-1 win against Eastwood Town. Swindon Supermarine FC will join Swindon Town FC in the 2nd Round.Swindon Supermarine FC will be away to Colchester United, whilst Swindon Town will be away to Crawley Town, a match selected for TV. Both ties are on the weekend of November 27 and 28.Excellent coverage (and video) of the post match celebrations can be seen on:...

Young People's Trust For The Environment's Parliamentary Reception

Nov 08, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP met X Factor celebrity Dermot O'Leary at a Reception held in the Palace of Westminster. Together with Naomi Wilkinson (presenter of BBC's 'Live n Deadly') Dermot met with MPs in Parliament to raise awareness of the work of the Young People's Trust for the Environment, of which they are both Presidents. Guests at the event heard about how the Young People's Trust is supporting and encouraging young people to carrying out a huge range of brilliant work t...