This year our speaker was Johnny Mercer MP, and was introduced by Sir Freddie Viggers, former Black Rod.

DJ Mike Read came to Andover on 31st August and ran his very popular Pop Quiz on behalf of the local Conservative Association.  A large number of people gathered in St Mary Bourne Village Centre and tested their knowledge of music.  Bearing in mind the average age of the attendees, it was gratify

The weather continued to be glorious for the Baughurst & Wolverton Italian Evening at the home of the Chairman and his wife Jonathan and Sheila Richards.

Cllr and Mrs Martin Boiles very kindly offered their home for two events this summer.  A CWO lunch with Theo Clarke as the speaker, followed by the Winton Branch lunch the next day. 

Following yesterdays reshuffle, I am delighted to share the news that Kit Malthouse has been appointed Minister of State for Housing at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
 
The Association congratulates Kit on this fantastic achievement.

The Clatfords Branch has been recently revived and held an outdoor summer party on a blmy evening on 22nd June at the Malt Barn, Upper Clatford.  The garden was at its best, full of colour and tranquil, overlooking the river Anton.  Many thanks to Lynda Gent for hosting this.

Over fifty Members of the North West Hampshire Luncheon Club met at Esseborne Manor on Friday 4th May to hear a talk by Salisbury’s M.P., John Glen about recent events in the city, its impact on tourism and trade and the means of recovery.  Members had many questions which were answered fully and

North West Hampshire were fighting 5 seats. Burghclere, Highclere and St. Mary Bourne was held by Cllr Graham Falconer.  East Woodhay was held by Cllr Clive Sanders.  Oakley & North Waltham was held by Cllr Stuart Frost.  Congratulations to them.

On Saturday dozens of constituents from Upper Clatford and the surrounding area braved the ice and snow to visit Kit Malthouse at the Upper Clatford Village Hall.

I am delighted to let you know that in this weeks re-shuffle, Kit Malthouse has been promoted to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.