News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits St. Francis School Summer Fair

Sep 14, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP in goal at the St. Francis School Fair Justin Tomlinson MP today visited the St. Francis Summer Fair at St. Francis School in Taw Hill. The visit was a great opportunity to sample all the fantastic stalls and events organised by teachers, parents and pupils, see progress on the new extension and enjoy a kickabout with the children in the playground. Activities included a BBQ, stalls, raffle, tombola and bouncy castle. Justin Tomlinson MP said "It is always a pleasure to suppo...

Justin Tomlinson MP Meets With Carol Vorderman To Discuss Compulsory Financial Education

Sep 14, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP and Andrew Percy MP with Carol VordermanAs part of Justin Tomlinson's ongoing campaign to secure compulsory financial education for young people, Carol Vorderman met with Justin Tomlinson MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) For Financial Education For Young People and Andrew Percy MP, Chair of APPG Primary and Secondary School Inquiry.The meeting was an opportunity to discuss progress with the APPG's inquiry and how Carol Vorderman'srecently publ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Shows His Support For Breast Cancer Campaign

Sep 14, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP shows his support for the 'Wear It Pink' campaignJustin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its biggest fundraising event, wear it pink day.On Friday 28 October 2011 supporters in schools, colleges and businesses throughout the country are encouraged to don an item of pink in support of Campaign and each donate £2 to fund innovative world-class breast cancer research.Last year hundreds of thousands of peo...

Justin Tomlinson MP Meets With Small House Builders

Sep 12, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP and Robert Buckland MP meet with Master Builders FederationJustin Tomlinson MP and Robert Buckland MP met with the Master Builders Federation and representatives from local small builders. Issues discussed included challenges small tradesman and builders face, as well as Justin Tomlinson's proposed 'Developers Bond', which seeks to improve the quality of unadopted areas.Justin Tomlinson MP, "This was an excellent opportunity to hear first-hand the challenges that...

Justin Tomlinson MP Attends Charity Tea Party

Sep 12, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP attends a Charity Tea Party in aid of the Prospect and Macmillan at Maple CourtJustin Tomlinson MP and fiancee Jo Wheeler attended the Charity Tea Party at Maple Court in aid of the Prospect and Macmillan. Guests enjoyed singing, a fundraising raffle and a fantastic tea.Justin Tomlinson MP said: "It was great to join in the fun which both provided great entertainment for Maple Court residents and visitors as well as raising money for two very worthwhile causes."

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Kevin McCloud's Sustainable Development 'The Triangle'

Sep 12, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP and Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud at 'The Triangle'Justin Tomlinson MP today visited The Triangle, a new sustainable development of 42 residential homes by Hab Oakus, a joint venture between Kevin McCloud's development company, Hab, and housing group GreenSquare. The visit was a perfect opportunity to see first-hand this new development, constructed on the site of a former caravan park and plant nursery, and experience the principles around which it is built. A...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Swindon Dance

Sep 12, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP and Robert Buckland MP with Marie McCluskey(Artistic Director) and performers from Swindon DanceJustin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, has visited renowned local dance agency Swindon Dance to see first-hand the range of their work, from professional performances to the workshops they provide for the young people of Swindon.Swindon Dance produces a wide portfolio of events and programmes, from their free ‘Urban Out!’ urban dance event at the big screen in the centre of Swindo...

Nationwide Backs Financial Education For Young People

Sep 12, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP, Chair of Financial Education For Young People APPGand Martin Lewis of moneysavingexpert.comNationwide Building Society has put its weight behind a campaign to make financial education a compulsory part of the UK school curriculum. The campaign was started by consumer champion Martin Lewis and North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson, who chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group for Financial Education for Young People.Nationwide believes that financial awareness is essential and th...

Justin Tomlinson Launches Improved Bus Services To North Swindon

Sep 12, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP today officially launched Thamesdown Transport’s revised 15/15A bus service between the city centre and Priory Vale area of North Swindon.From September 19th, passengers will be able to travel into the centre of Swindon earlier in the morning and back to North Swindon later at night. Residents of Taw Hill will benefit from the 15A service that will now travel the length of Queen Elizabeth Drive.Residents in the Priory Vale area of North Swindon have received coupons through t...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Workout At Work Day

Sep 12, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP playing for the Parliamentary Football teamin a Cystic Fibrosis charity football matchJustin Tomlinson MP, Vice Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Heart Disease has backed the importance of keeping healthy at work by marking Workout at Work Day.Workout at Work Day is organised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy to mark World Physical Therapy Day and to help promote ways for people to be active in their daily lives.A recent study by the CSP has found that 31%...