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05 March 2010

The Labour Party Darts Team welcome you to a fundraiser and social at the Lansdowne Pub, Lansdowne Street, on Tuesday 16 March. All members and supporters welcome. Please download these two documents for more information: -

Flyer

Sponsorship Form


30 January 2010

The Darts Team invite you to the Lansdowne pub on Tuesday 16 March.
 
Cheer on the team as they aim to score as highly as they can in an hour. A great fundraiser for the Party, and chance to support the Darts Team.
 
More more information, contact george.squires@btinternet.com

13 January 2010

North Branch invites all members to its meeting on Wednesday 20 January. 7.30pm at Unison, Loves Grove.
 

Adam Booth, Research Assistant at Cambridge University School of Engineering and member of Cambridge Labour Party, will speak on the Socialist response to Climate Change and the growing impact of "green big buesiness" on the Tory Party.

13 January 2010

West Branch is hosting a QUIZ NIGHT, at the Portobello pub on Bransford Road.
7.30 start on Friday 12 February. Plenty of parking onsite.
 
A buffet will be provided.
 
£6 per person, with teams of four.
If you can't make up a team, please come along and we'll fit you in!
Please confirm your interest in advance with Matt Lamb: mlamb@wortech.ac.uk

21 October 2009

South Branch invite all members to their meeting on Wednesday 28 October, 7.30 at Midland Road Community Centre. A guest speaker from One Planet Worcester will give members an update on the fascinating organisation, which aims to promote the "keep it local" message of sustainability and fairness. For more info, check out the website at http://www.oneplanetworcester.org.uk/

21 October 2009

All members invited to a coffee morning at 38 Vincent Road, WR5 1AY, on Saturday 24 October. The event runs from 10am to 1pm. We ask for a donation of £1 on the door, and £1 for coffee and per cake.Please bear in mind that parking may be difficult, and there are steep stairs to the loo! Email chriswinwood@worcesterlabour.org.uk if you are interested, so that we can get an idea of numbers.

13 October 2009

This Saturday, from 10am to 1pm, at Dines Green Community Centre, Ian Austin MP (Minister for the West Midlands), Mike Foster MP (Minister for International Development) and Michael Cashman MEPwill be leading a discussion on what needs to be done to get our area out of recession whilst holding true to Labour’s core principle of fairness.

 

"Over the last 12 years with our Labour government we have saved the National Health Service, invested heavily in Education and saved everyone’s savings when the world banking system was on the point of collapse. But we have to project a strong vision of why our future is better than that being touted by Cameron if we are to keep moving forward. The short event will give you a chance to add your views, question the politicians, and learn about the campaigning we will be doing in the run up to the General Election. We know your time is valuable, but come along and we can assure you you will feel it is time well spent".

 
A great chance for all members to get their voice heard.

07 July 2009

Worcester CLP is pleased to announce its social diary for the year!
 
There's something for everyone, with events scheduled throughout the year. We'd be delighted to see all members and supporters, and look forward to hearing from you.
 
Saturday 24 October:   Coffee morning 
Details from Chris Winwood on chriswinwood@worcesterlabour.org.uk
 
Monday 9 November:   Winetasting
Tickets and details from Chris Winwood, as above.
 
Saturday 5 December:   Christmas Fayre at the Guildhall
Empty your lofts and bookshelves: donations gratefully accepted. Volunteers needed, and raffle tickets to be bought. Details from Chris Winwood, as above.
 
There's something for everyone, with events scheduled throughout the year. We'd be delighted to see all memebrs and supporters, and look forward to hearing from you.

26 June 2009

Co-operative Group Members maybe interested in our Annual International Co-op Celebration Day: a trip to Aberystwyth with the Marine Conservation Society. It's an all day event. Tickets from the Membership Team on 07843 512 727

26 June 2009

HEREFORD & SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE CLP

 

SUMMER DAY SCHOOL

 

RAILWAY CLUB

 

HEREFORD

 

SATURDAY JULY 11th, 2009

 

GLOBAL CRISIS  ...........

 

........... LOCAL SOLUTIONS

 

MICHAEL MEACHER MP will introduce a discussion on the economic and environmental crisis now affecting the whole world.

 

JONATHAN HINES (ARCHITYPE) will talk about the Racecourse sustainable and affordable housing project.

 

SIR SIMON GOURLAY will explain Herefordshire’s first Wind Turbine project

 

PHILIPPA ROBERTS (Socialist Environmental Resources Association)

Will lead a debate on waste disposal & re-cycling and describe the plans for Britain’s first community owned Anaerobic Digestor near Leominster.

 

Tea and Coffee available throughout. Bar open. Buffet lunch .

 

Michael Meacher will sum up at the end of the After-lunch session

 

10.45 am         Sign in. Tea, coffee & Chat

 

11.15am  to  12.45pm Morning Session

 

12.45pm  to  1.45pm               Lunch . Power point shows. Information Stall

 

1.45 pm  to  3.15pm                Afternoon session.

 

Admission Free. Donations welcome.

 

More information or to confirm attendance:

 

BOB CLAY  01432 270105

bob.clay1@btinternet.com

5 JUNE 2009

Mixed results from the county council elections, here in Worcester. There is no doubt that we have, as usual, bucked the national trend here; however, the national trend is very very poor for Labour.
 
We have lost the Rainbow Hill and Nunnery county council seats, with long-standing colleagues Jo Hodges and Rob Peachey being beaten by Tories. Rob and Jo are both experienced, long serving, passionate county councillors, and they will be very much missed.
 
Richard Udall held on to St John's. Alan Amos held Gorse Hill Warndon for Labour. Congratulations to them both.

27 MAY 2009

Ann Black of the National Executive Committee will attend our June GC, from 7.30 on Monday 8 June at the Guildhall.
 
Just days after the elections, this will be a unique opportunity to hear Ann's thoughts on election results, the state of the Party and MP expenses, and there will be chance for a question-and-answer session.

9 MAY 2009

Worcester Labour Party is pleased to confirm its candidates for the County Council elections, as follows:
 
Bedwardine:  Chris Winwood
Claines:  Geoff Williams
Gorse Hill / Warndon:  Alan Amos
Nunnery:  Rob Peachey  (Labour and Co-operative Party)
Rainbow Hill:  Jo Hodges
Riverside:  Jenny Barnes  (Labour and Co-operative Party)
St. John:  Richard Udall  (Labour and Co-operative Party)
St. Peter:  Rachel Hall
St. Stephen:  David Insull
Warndon Parish:  George Squires
 
Our campaign is well underway. For more information on how to join in, and how to collect your leaflet deliveries, please contact chriswinwood@worcesterlabour.org.uk

22 FEBRUARY 2009

Planning for the Women of Worcestershire conference, at the Guildhall on Saturday 28 February, is well underway. All women members are welcome. More details at http://www.worcesterlabour.org.uk/labourwomen.htm

20 FEBRUARY 2009

The Co-op is marking Fair Trade Fortnight in Worcester:
  • Fair Trade Coffee Morning and fundraiser at the Guildhall, Tuesday 26 Feb
  • Mike Foster MP, Minister for Overseas Development, joined by a Fair Trade coffee producer at the Whitehouse Hotel. 7.30pm, Friday 6 March. Tickets from 01884 266892 or membership.sw@co-operative.coop
For more information on these, or any other Co-op events, please contact Roger Berry on rxberry@worcester.gov.uk.

1 FEBRUARY 2009

Co-operative businesses are to be rebranded. A free presentation will demonstrate the exciting new look, at the Huntingdon Hall from 2.30 on Saturday 7 February. Keep eyes peeled for a two-and-a-half-minute advert in the middle of Coronation Street on 16 February.
 
For further information about the Co-op businesses or the Co-operative Party, please contact Roger Berry on rxberry@worcester.gov.uk

28 JANUARY 2009

Ann Black, Vice Chair of the National Executive Committee, will attend our GC meeting, at 7.30pm on Monday 9 February at the Guildhall. All members are invited to hear how decisions are made that affect the running of the Party.