News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Wedding

Jun 14, 2012

The Royal Jubilee weekend was made all the more exciting for North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson and Jo Wheeler when they tied their knot in the Houses of Parliament on Saturday 2 June.In August last year swindonlink.com reported that Justin, always nervous of heights, nearly fell off The Peak in Hong when Jo agreed to his proposal. He said: "I was quite dizzy when Jo said yes; it's a good thing she was holding on to me otherwise I might have fallen off the mountain."He added that meeting Jo i...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Bid To Tackle Atrial Fibrillation

Jun 13, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP, Honourary President of the Swindon British Heart Foundationat a BHF event last yearJustin Tomlinson MP has today shown his support for the Atrial Fibrillation Association’s and All Party Parliamentary Group on Atrial Fibrillation’s campaign to raise awareness of the condition.Atrial Fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and can lead to a fivefold increase in stroke risk. Currently 1.5 million people are affected by AF in the UK and this number is set to doubl...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Stratton Churchway Bowls Club

Jun 12, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP joined Stratton St Margaret Councillors John Haines and Colin Lovell on a visit to Stratton Churchway Bowls Club.The Club was hosting an open evening, where anyone who fancied it could come along, give bowls a try and meet Club members. Justin, John and Colin got stuck in, with members passing on helpful tips on bowls techniques.It was also an opportunity for Justin to see the changes the club would like to make in their sumbission for Sport England funding. Justin discusse...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Steps To Curb Health And Safety Culture

Jun 12, 2012

Member of Parliament for North Swindon, Justin Tomlinson, has today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Employment, Chris Grayling, of two health and safety ‘Challenge Panels’ to help curb the burgeoning health and safety regulation.The first is the Independent Regulatory Challenge Panel, launched in January 2012. This Panel deals with complaints made about advice given by the Health and Safety Executive or Local Authorities when this advice is incorrect or suggests action beyond what is l...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits The Platform Youth Centre

Jun 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Paul Ashman of the Swindon Music ServiceJustin Tomlinson MP visited The Platform, a youth and music centre in the Town Centre.The flagship centre, built within the former railway museum, opened in 2010 and provides a wide range of services to Swindon’s young people. Not only is it a place for young people to relax and meet friends, there are youth workers on site Monday-Friday 2-4.30 to provide support and the building is also a dedicated music centre.The main hall provi...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Talent Express Training

Jun 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP visited Talent Express, a live warehouse on Marshgate Industrial Estate that provides forklift truck driver training to those on the Work Programme.As Talent Express provide paid storage facilities (predominantly for packaging), the students gain their qualifications in a real warehouse, with shift patterns and actual customers, giving them invaluable experience of the workplace that puts them in an excellent position when looking for work following the completion of their tr...

North Swindon MP Raises Awareness Of Take Your Meds Campaign Just Like That

Jun 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, is supporting the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) campaign highlighting the importance of taking prescribed medication as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, and where you can go for help.Around 43 per cent of people in the South West have returned medicines without using them, while around 26 per cent have thrown them away putting their heart health at risk.The statistics have prompted the BHF to launch its Just Like That campaign, featuring th...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Gorse Hill Traders

Jun 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Becky Clark of Becky's BarbersJustin Tomlinson MP visited Cricklade Road traders in Gorse Hill to discuss the challenges they are facing in day to day business.Visiting the Gorse Hill Clearance Centre, Becky’s Barbers, Sunflowers Cafe and Hair By Design, Justin heard about the economic climate in Gorse Hill and it was an excellent opportunity to talk through the steps that could be taken to improve the outlook.The Gorse Hill Clearance Centre (www.gorsehillclearance.c...

Justin Tomlinson Joins Penhill Residents For Lunch

Jun 07, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP enjoys lunch and a chat with Penhill residentsJustin Tomlinson MP today joined Penhill's elderly residents at the weekly meeting of the Penhill Luncheon Club.The Club meets every Wednesday at the John Moulton Hall in Penhill, providing a hot lunch and pudding to the elderly and vulnerable residents of the Penhill community.Justin joined the members in a game of bingo, before chatting to them over a delicious roast lunch.Justin Tomlinson MP said "All over Swindon are group...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Clivey Project Cafe

Jun 07, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Clivey volunteers and Nathan (centre)Having heard only good things about the work the Clivey Project does with Swindon's young people, Justin Tomlinson MP dropped in to the Clivey's Youth Information Cafe on Cricklade Road to see for himself the support they provide.The Youth Information Cafe is open Monday-Thursday 5.30-8pm for young people to drop in on their way home from school or college. The Cafe provides internet access, but also a safe place where young ...