News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Justin Tomlinson Visits Thamesdown Buses

Aug 31, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP with a brand new Thamesdown BusJustin Tomlinson today visited Thamesdown Buses to meet staff and discuss future plans for the local bus company with the Chief Executive Paul Jenkins.Justin Tomlinson, "As a local resident myself, I often use the local buses and therefore I was delighted to arrange this visit. I was able to have a tour of the impressive bus depot, meet with staff and see the latest bus model. With many recent changes to bus journey's I also took the time ...

Justin Tomlinson Supports Stroke Association

Aug 17, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP for North Swindon had his blood pressure tested at a Parliamentary Reception held by The Stroke Association in Westminster to highlight how monitoring blood pressure can help to prevent a stroke.The reception also provided an opportunity for the charity to highlight the fact that long term support for those that survive a stroke should be a key health issue under the newly formed Government. Justin Tomlinson MP, commented:“There is no doubt that blood pressure testing really ...

Museum of Computing 1st Anniversary Event

Aug 17, 2010

Jeremy Holt, Founder & Justin Tomlinson MPJustin Tomlinson MP attended and spoke at the Museum of Computing, 1st Anniversary celebrations.The Museum of Computing is devoted to the history of computing and digital development. It was the first physical museum of it's kind in the UK dedicated to the history of computing.The Museum is not simply a repository of artefacts, but has active displays as well as providing a forum for the provision of lectures. There is a mixture of permanent and ...

Swindon Volunteer Centre Visit

Aug 17, 2010

Volunteer Centre Swindon provides free guidance for anyone looking for volunteering opportunities, based at 1 John Street, Swindon. They also give free support and good practice advice to volunteer-involving organisations.Further information on the Volunteer Centre can be seen at: http://www.swindonvolunteers.org.ukJustin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to visit Volunteer Centre Swindon. Their exceptional work in bringing together volunteers and organisations looking to volunteer is helping make...

Plan 500, Backing Young People

Aug 13, 2010

Rod Bluh, leader of Swindon Borough Council, Rikki Hunt, head of SSEP,Caroline Hallatt, head of corporate responsibility, Nationwide Building SocietyJustin Tomlinson Conservative MP North Swindonand Robert Buckland Conservative MP for South Swindon(Picture www.swindonweb.com)A new initiative aimed at helping young people realise their potential and improve their workplace skills was launched today.Plan 500 is looking for businesses that can offer work experience, apprenticeships, mentors to help...

Justin Tomlinson MP, Children with Leukaemia Charity Electricity Pylon Meeting

Aug 09, 2010

Caroline Hampden-White, Children with Leaukaemia & Justin Tomlinson MP viewing anelectricity pylon immediately adjacent to family homes in Abbey Meads Justin Tomlinson MP, "Having met with the Children with Leukaemia charity who set out their concerns regarding electricity pylons, I was determined to help make a differemce. I firstly agreed to support their national campaign, but I also offered to see how I could help locally in Swindon. I therefore arranged a meeting with Swindon Borough C...

Blunsdon House Hotel 50 Years Celebration

Aug 05, 2010

Blunsdon House, one of Swindon’s most prestigious hotels, remains at the heart of the community after 50 years.Still owned by the same family, the four-star business in Blunsdon High Street has hosted thousands of guests and events over the years, including many weddings.Now the family is looking to the future as they celebrate its golden anniversary this week.Manager Christopher Clifford said: “Fifty years is a fantastic achievement, especially with the economic climate and all the tough econo...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Automotive Industry Apprentices Event

Aug 02, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP with Honda UK Apprentices SMMT held its summer parliamentary reception in the House of Commons on 20 July. MPs, senior industry executives and stakeholder colleagues met apprentices from nine global companies that manufacture vehicles in the UK, to talk about their experiences and roles within the automotive industry. Guests heard speeches from Richard Burden MP, chair of the All-PartyParliamentary Motor Group, Ron Dennis CBE, executive chairman of McLaren Group and McLaren A...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Northern Sector Police Exhibition

Aug 02, 2010

Abbey Meads ward councillors Vera Tomlinson and Peter Heaton-Jones and North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson have thrown their support behind a new local policing intitiative.The North Swindon Neighbourhood Policing teams have been visiting communities in their new exhibition van. Today the van was at the Orbital Retail Centre in Abbey Meads ward.The idea is to make police officers more accessible so that people can talk to them about the issues that matter to them, and learn more about what is bei...

Stratton Outlook Monthly Article, August

Aug 02, 2010

In the years leading up to the election, I kept promising that I would be a highly visible and accessible MP. Now I’ve been able to turn those words into deeds . Along with my South Swindon colleague Robert Buckland, we’ve set up a joint constituency office, right in the centre of Swindon. It has so many advantages. First and foremost it’s the most efficient use of taxpayers’ money; by sharing accommodation, staff and equipment, we can make considerable cost savings. It’s also very accessible – ...