GATESHEAD CONSERVATIVE FUTURE
Welcome to the web page of Gateshead Conservative Future. We are a growing group of young people in Gateshead who work to ensure the election of Conservative candidates and the advancement of the Conservative principles of low taxation, high standards in our public services, fighting crime, safeguarding the family and defending the nation state.
Gateshead Conservative Future is the youth wing of the Gateshead Conservative Federation, which covers the constiteuncies of Tyne Bridge, Gateshead East and Washington West and Blaydon. We are the only politcal party to have a youth wing in these constituencies.
We want to break down the barriers in politics -- to make politics more relevant and approachable to young people.
Our aim is to provide an opportunity for more young people to join the party. We want to keep you informed about matters that affect you -- and know what you think about today's key issues. conservative future is run by young people, for young people, to represent the views of young people.
So whatever your experience of life and whatever your level of political interest, whether you are studying for A levels, are at university or have started your working career, whether you have lots of time or hardly any -- why not find out more about us and see what we can offer you?
People are joining Conservative Future every week. If you believe in freedom, enterprise, responsibility and the nation state then why not join CF? It's easy to become a member and costs just £3. Either join online (www.conservatives.com)
or ask for an application form by Email(gatesheadcf@fairadsl.co.uk)
Membership is only £3 a year if you are 22 or under. CF is designed for your involvement -- but how much you want to get involved is up to you.
Why Join?
Benefits of becoming a CF member include:
a monthly bulletin with details of CF events and campaigns
direct involvement in developing policy
political and social events -- including Party Conference, nightclub parties, weekends away and trips to Brussels
involvement with your local city or university branch
a vote in all our elections (including the Leader of the Party, the CF National Executive and on key policy ideas).
If you want to be part of something that can make a difference and that gives you a say in the future, then why not join us and see what we have to offer?
Join us today!
Events
Conservative Future organises a range of political and social events across the country. Whether you're at school, a student or starting your working life, there will be something to cater for you.
National events in the last few months have included:
CF National Weekend in Bath
Comedy Night at Party Conference in Bournemouth
Autumn Policy Day in Birmingham
Christmas Reception with Iain Duncan Smith & Theresa May
There are also regular events being organised around the country by local branches.
Forthcoming Events
CF QUESTIONS.... is a new initiative to allow members of Conservative Future the opportunity to hear and quiz members of the Shadow Cabinet on key issues. Each of these bi-monthly evening events will have a different theme and questions can be submitted in advance to allow the relevant Shadow Minister to respond to specific issues in his / her speech.
The first meeting in January focuses on health:
Monday 20th January 2003 @ 7:30pm
CF QUESTIONS.... Dr Liam Fox MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health
Venue: Portcullis House, Westminster
If you have a burning question you would like to ask Liam, please let us know in advance and we will ask him to address it in his speech. Please email krystalmiller@conservativefuture.com with your contributions.
Monday 3rd March 2003 @ 7:30pm
CF QUESTIONS.... Bernard Jenkin MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
Venue: Portcullis House, Westminster
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th January 2003
Student Conference (Manchester)
Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University
All student members of Conservative Future are invited to attend the conference. The weekend will include policy discussions on higher education, training on running a branch and campaigning in NUS elections. For more information email students@conservativefuture.com.
Friday 31st January 2003
Scottish Conservative & Unionist Students Annual Burns Supper (Edinburgh)
Venue: Old College, University of Edinburgh
Tickets: £30. Guest speakers including David McLetchie MSP.
For more information contact Amy Selman on s0128614@sms.ed.ac.uk
Monday 10th February2003 @ 8pm-1am
The 53rd Winter Ball (London)
Venue: Le Meridien Grosvenor House, Park Lane
Members of Conservative Future have been offered an exclusive concessionary rate for the prestigious Winter Ball, the Conservative Party's premier social event of the year, attended by the Party Leader, Shadow Cabinet, Members of Parliament and 1000 Party members from across the country. Tickets are available to those aged under 30 at £80, half the price of the £160 / £175 full rate. This rate includes all the glamour and entertainment of the ball, including a champagne reception, three-course meal and half a bottle of wine. After dinner, guests are invited to dance the night away!
For more information contact Krystal Miller on krystalmiller@conservativefuture.com
Thursday 20th February 2003 @ 6:30pm
USA Embassy Reception (London)
The first of a series of receptions being held at embassies in London throughout 2003. This event is free, and is aimed specifically at members who joined the Party in the last six months.Guests at the reception will include representatives from the embassy along with a number of Conservative MPs.
If you are interested in attending contact Krystal Miller on krystalmiller@conservativefuture.com
Sunday 23rd February 2003
Winter Policy Day (Guildford)
Venue: University of Surrey
Conservative Future aims to give its membership the opportunity to voice their opinions on key subjects and feed the outcomes of the discussions directly into the Shadow Cabinet as key contributions to the Conservative Party’s policy renewal process. The Winter Policy Day is a great opportunity for you to have your say. Guest speakers include Nirj Deva MEP. Cost: £10 for the day, to include refreshments and a buffet lunch.
To register for a place on the day contact Krystal Miller on krystalmiller@conservativefuture.com
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March 2003
Conservative Party Spring Forum (Harrogate)
Venue: Harrogate International Centre
All Conservative Future members are invited to attend the Conservative Party Spring Forum on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March 2003. The forum will begin at 2pm on Saturday and conclude on Sunday at lunchtime. CF is once again due to have a strong presence in Harrogate, and there will be specially organised dinner on the Saturday night for members.
Application forms. If you would like to attend the forum please contact David Pugh on 020 7984 8321 / dpugh@conservatives.com for an application form. The registration fee for Party members remains the same as last year, £25. Please note that applications returned after 31 January 2003 may be subject to an additional surcharge.
We want to know your views, we have therefore produced the survey below and would be very grateful if you would fill it in and send it to:
Gateshead Conservative Future
37 Larne Crescent
Low Fell
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 5RP
Youth Survey - You Talk, We Listen.
If you are still at school do you think that your school is good enough?
Yes
No
Which party would you prefer to run Gateshead Council?
Labour
Conservatives
Lib Dem
Do you think there are enough activites for young people in Gateshead?
Yes
no
If not, than what would you like to see? (Please state)
Other issues:
Thank you very much for your time.
RECENT PRESS RELEASES'
'In the latest edition of Council News, Gateshead Council proudly announces that it has built ‘youth shelters’ and their number continues to grow. But when I was a member of the Gateshead Youth Assembly, which Gateshead Council used and still uses as a forum for democratically elected local youngsters to get their views heard and implemented, the issue of youth shelters came up and was rejected. The Assembly was completely against the idea and voted against it. But Gateshead Council has gone forward with the idea. This proves that Gateshead Council does not care about the opinions of the youth of Gateshead, and therefore there is every reason to suggest that they don’t care about the opinions of any other segment of the people of Gateshead. The people of Gateshead should send out the message that they don’t care about the opinions of Labour councillors at May’s local elections by voting for the conservatives who are dedicated to listening and putting into action the views of all segments of society.'
Chowdene Conservatives
Conservative Party
Martin Callanan
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