News Category - Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon MP Praises Holiday Activities & Food Programme At Local Sports Camp

Sep 01, 2021

Justin Tomlinson MP has visited the ever-popular Draycott’s Sports Camp at Oakhurst Primary School, where their summer camp is in full swing, providing childcare whilst promoting healthy & active lifestyles. The mood was buoyant as the children had been taking part in activities inspired by the Tokyo Olympics, including the Gymnastics bar. This year Draycott’s is also taking part in the Government’s Holiday Activities & Food Programme, which aims to provide healthy food and enriching a...

Justin Tomlinson Work Experience Programme – A Big Success

Sep 01, 2021

This summer, Justin Tomlinson’s office held over five weeks of work experience programmes, offering insights into the life of an MP and their staff. There were a variety of age-ranges attending, overseen by former participant, Karigan Neighbour, who returned to instil the same interest and passion for politics that she had gained during the summer of 2016! Each group engaged passionately on debate topics that they had selected, ranging from greater environmentalism to encouraging youth engageme...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Work Experience Programme A Lively Success

Aug 27, 2021

Sadly, we are now approaching the end of the summer. This signals the return of children to schools, along with the end of my summer work experience programme, which runs throughout the summer holidays. The programme sees groups of young people, mainly aged between 16-18, join my office for a week. The goal of this programme is for the participants to experience life in an MP’s office and better understand the work of an MP. It is a very popular programme, and this year we have had 6 people a w...

Local MP Praises Christians Against Poverty Group in Highworth

Aug 20, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was delighted to visit The Bridge in Highworth earlier this week to discus the work it does to assist the local community. The Bridge is a Highworth Community Church initiative, which aims to help connect the church with the wider community of Highworth. As well as a support group for those with long-term illnesses and providing computer access & printing, The Bridge also offers debt crisis support and money management advice. Working with Christians Against...

Local MP visits Zurich’s New & Sustainable Office

Aug 20, 2021

Justin Tomlinson visited the ‘topping out’ ceremony for the Insurance Company at Zurich’s new office project ‘Unity Place’. The state of the art office is due for completion next Summer in 2022. The office is a key pillar of the improvements being made in regenerating the Town Centre alongside our Borough Council. Artist Charlotte Kidger has been commissioned to produce exterior artwork that will reflect the focus onto community, sustainability and wellbeing. Similarly, this desire for sustainab...

Justin Highlights Innovative Research At Zimmer Biomet

Aug 20, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited Zimmer Biomet’s Dorcan site to learn about their innovative research into knee and hip replacements. Following an informative presentation from research director Imran Khan on their current research into biomaterials and anti-infective technologies to improve their products, and their collaborative efforts with universities across Europe, Justin was taken on a tour of the site to see the machinery used to test the implants, perform chemical analyses, and...

Swindon Advertiser Column - 200,000th Jab At Steam A Huge Achievement

Aug 13, 2021

I would like to begin this week’s article by congratulating everybody who collected their A-Level or GCSE results this week. For the past couple of years, students have faced unprecedented disruption and challenges in relation to their education – with limited face-to-face teaching; the inconveniences of studying from home; and missing out on valuable time socialising with friends. As a result of this disruption, the government and Ofqual decided it would not be fair for exams to go ahead this...

North Swindon MP Thanks Volunteers Behind Swindon & Wiltshire Pride

Aug 13, 2021

Justin Tomlinson MP has been hailing the success of this year's Pride Festival in Swindon's Town Gardens. The North Swindon MP was attending the event with his family to show support since the festival was last held in 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Swindon and Wiltshire Pride is the largest regional event for the LGBT+ community in Swindon and Wiltshire. The event at Town Gardens featured many stalls, a parade and live music performances. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "It has been an absol...

Residents Invited To Take Part In Cycling Plan Consultation

Aug 06, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has urged local residents to have their say on the new draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). Swindon Borough Council is seeking residents' views to improve the network for cyclists and walkers across the borough for the next 10 years. LCWIPs are a strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements required at the local level. They enable a long-term approach to developing local cycling and walking networks, and form a vital...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Levelling Up and Medalling Up

Aug 06, 2021

For many young people the chance to study abroad provides an invaluable opportunity to develop both personally and academically. Previously, the UK participated in the Erasmus+ scheme, which provided opportunities to study abroad, and I know that many people were keen to see something similar take its place. Earlier this year the Government announced the £110million Turing Scheme, which aims to continue providing funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world...