South Dorset Conservative Association Latest News & Events
Life savers do not strike unless severely provoked, reflects Richard Drax, For men and women of such high calibre and professionalism at Weymouth’s Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre to walk out, shows just how serious the situation is. The problem is one of pay parity with other emergency services. Dated: 31/03/207Click to view >>>
NEWS RELEASE. “GIVE US ALL A REFERENDUM” SAYS RICHARD DRAX As the residents of East Stoke go to the polls today, South Dorset Conservative Parliamentary Candidate Richard Drax is wondering when the rest of the constituency will get to have their say on the issue of Europe. Dated: 20/09/2007Click to view >>>
NEWS RELEASE. Government must deal with nuclear legacy “Lack of funds must not stop the decommissioning of the former nuclear research site at UKAEA Winfrith,” says Richard Drax, the Parliamentary Candidate for South Dorset. Dated: 26/09/2007Click to view >>>
NEWS RELEASE. Richard Drax to visit Kainos Community at HMP Verne Richard Drax will visit an offenders rehabilitation project at HMP Verne tomorrow, 10 years on from first reporting on it for BBC South Today. Dated: 03/10/2007Click to view >>>
NEWS RELEASE, Drax Backs navy's return to Portland Port Richard Drax will be on board HMS Tireless tomorrow night (Wednesday 3rd October), as the nuclear powered submarine is moored at Portland Port on a goodwill visit. Dated: 03/10/2007Click to view >>>
NEWS RELEASE. “RESIDENTS CAN CLAIM VICTORY – BUT FIGHT MIGHT NOT BE OVER FOR SWANAGE MIU” SAYS RICHARD DRAX. Richard Drax is delighted that Dorset Primary Care Trust have reconsidered proposals for Dorset’s Minor Injuries Unit.
Dated: 05/10/2007Click to view >>>
MEDIA INVITATION Richard Drax Provides Rural Life Experience For Local School 90 Children from Swanage Middle School Visit Millers Farm at Charborough Park
Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th October 2008
10.30 am (both days)
Dated: 12/10/2007Click to view >>>
NEWS RELEASE, Inflation-busting council tax hikes are another Labour tax con – says Richard Drax, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Dorset Council tax bills to rise even more under Government’s new tax plans Dated: 15/10/2007Click to view >>>
NEWS RELEASE Swanage Conservatives Back Children In Need Richard Drax will attend a charity under 14’s football match at Swanage & Herston FC, as they take on The Crows Nest Misfits. (16th November, 1800hrs). Dated: 16/11/2007Click to view >>>
NEWS RELEASE - Another service betrayed by Labour, says Richard Drax, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Dorset First it was the Armed Services. Sent off to fight an ill-conceived war in Iraq, our troops are now struggling to contain the Taliban in Afghanistan with insufficient equipment, especially helicopters. Dated: 12/12/2007Click to view >>>
Another service betrayed by Labour, says Richard Drax First it was the Armed Services. Sent off to fight an ill-conceived war in Iraq, our troops are now struggling to contain the Taliban in Afghanistan with insufficient equipment, especially helicopters. Dated: 23/01/2008Click to view >>>
Round Britain charity walker is ahead of schedule, says Richard Drax, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Dorset Sebastian Green and his dog Flash are gobbling up the miles as they pound round Britain for charity. Dated: 21/02/2008Click to view >>>
EU confusion in South Dorset, observes Richard Drax, the constituency’s Conservative Parliamentary Candidate They say the pen is mightier than the sword. But wielding this powerful, ink-dripping implement has its risks, as several of my prospective constituents have revealed to me. Dated: 23/03/2008Click to view >>>
Supper Club Guest Speakers will be Robin Sequeira and Jan Bergman (Chairman & Cheif Executive of Dorset County Hospital. Venue is Prince Regent Hotal in Weymouth Dated: 27/03/2008Click to view >>>
ASSOCIATION AGM 9.30am for 10am at Winfrith Village Hall Dated: 29/03/2008Click to view >>>
Save our green and ancient land, says Richard Drax, South Dorset’s Conservative Parliamentary Candidate.
Owermoigne & Crossways GRAND NATIONAL PARTY At Moignes Court, Owermoigne (by kind permission of Ann & Martin Cree. Traditional Tea served from 3.30pm, Race at 4.15pm. Television screens will be available in the Court and Drawing Room. Tickets £5.00 call 01305 851 900 Dated: 05/04/2008Click to view >>>
Association Supper Club Guest Speaker: Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP. Venue Prince Regent Hotel, Weymouth Dated: 25/04/2008Click to view >>>
The countryside should be an integral part of every child’s education, says Richard Drax More than 60 children from four schools in Dorset will be enjoying a day on the farm tomorrow (Wed, 7 May). They will rotate around a number of stands, to learn how the countryside all fits together, like a giant jigsaw. Dated: 06/05/2008Click to view >>>
A day out on the farm for more than 60 children from Dorset schools. More than 60 youngsters enjoyed a day in the sun, learning all about farming and the countryside at Charborough Park. They rotated around a number of stands, which included farming, forestry, the environment and the park deer. Dorset Wildlife Trust also h Dated: 07/05/2008Click to view >>>
Shadow Minister for Justice to visit South Dorset’s two prisons Edward Garnier’s visit coincides with calls from the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) for members to work to rule in a row with the Government over hours. The call came this week during the union’s 69th annual conference in Portsmouth.
Dated: 09/05/2008Click to view >>>
Labour abdicated responsibility for the prison estate, says visiting Shadow Minister for Justice Edward Garnier made his comments after visiting the Portland Young Offenders’ Institution and HMP The Verne for the first time yesterday (12 May). He was accompanied by Richard Drax, the Conservative’s parliamentary candidate for South Dorset. Dated: 13/05/2008Click to view >>>
Wool Branch Musical Evening Enjoy stunning views and a talented string quartet on the cliffs of Lulworth Cove (courtesy of Mrs Gay Corran). Tickets £25 pp including sit down dinner, Open to all association members so please book early. For further information call Ulrika on 01305 85 Dated: 08/06/2008Click to view >>>
(Wey Valley Branch)Texas Scramble Golf Competition at Weymouth Golf Club. Teams of three at £30 pp (members of WGC) and £40pp (non members of WGC. which includes a three course meal in the evening. Open to all association members so please book early. For further details please call 01305 851 900 Dated: 23/07/2008Click to view >>>
