News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Supports Students Participating In National Citizen Service

Aug 11, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has praised students participating in this year's National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme, during a visit to New College.NCS is aimed at 16 and 17 year olds and seeks to help them build their skills and give them a stake in their local community. The programme runs over 3 weeks and gives young people a wide range of experiences, building their confidence and developing vital team and personal skills. The time is spent participating in outdoor activities, drama & mus...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 8th August

Aug 11, 2014

School summer holidays are an increasingly topical issue. For hardworking local families, two challenges present themselves during the school holidays. Firstly how best to keep their children occupied and secondly the increasingly high cost of a family holiday away. Both of these, I have spoken on repeatedly in Parliament. Keeping children entertained throughout the school holidays is no mean feat, especially where both parents are at work and the no near family on-hand to step into the breach...

Local MP Encourages Residents To Visit Town's First World War Exhibition

Aug 11, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP has encouraged local residents to visit a new exhibition which aims to educate people from all generations about the affect the conflict had on Swindon. The exhibition, entitled 'Swindon In The Great War – One Town's War', was launched to mark the centenary of start of the First World and will run until 31st January 2015. It has benefitted from a Heritage Lottery Grant and can be found at the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery on Bath Road, Old Town. Researched and compiled by th...

Justin Welcomes Launch Of New Book Charting Swindon During The First World War

Aug 11, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed the launch of a new book showing the effect of the First World War on Swindon. Swindon Remembering 1914-1918 looks into the effects that the conflict had on those serving and their loved ones who were left behind. Historian Mike Pringle has researched and written Swindon Remembering 1914-1918, which investigates how the conflict changed the landscape of the town. The book launch forms part of a series of events to commemorate the town's involvemen...

Local MP Supports Summer Fun Day At Upper Stratton Library

Aug 07, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, got slightly more than he bargained for during a recent visit to the Upper Stratton Library as part of the library's summer fun day Justin joined library visitors who for the fun day aimed at promoting the library usage and the Reading Agency's "Summer Reading Challenge". During the visit, Justin had the opportunity to see a collection of animals brought in for the event, including several snakes.Justin Tomlinson MP said: "Throughout the summer, across Swindon's excel...

North Swindon MP Joins Local Residents For Dedication Of Peace Memorial

Aug 07, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP and Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Cllr. David Renard, joined local residents in Stratton St. Margaret for the unveiling of a new peace memorial marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.More than 200 people joined volunteers from the Royal British Legion, the Swindon Sea Cadet Corps and Civic Leaders for the dedication of the memorial at the corner of Grange Drive and Ermin Street. The memorial was funded in part thanks to a donation from Barratt Homes...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 1st August

Aug 04, 2014

Monday marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. In the four years that followed, more than 20 million people were injured and 16 million men, women and children lost their lives; including more than a million British casualties who made the ultimate sacrifice. 5,383 people from Swindon fought in the fields and trenches of France, Belgium and beyond - some just boys of 14 and 15. The town has so many connections to the Great War. Take Rex Warneford after whom Highworth Warnefor...

Justin Joins Walk To Freedom In Support Of Animals Asia

Aug 04, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has joined the Swindon branch of Animals Asia on the 'Walk to Freedom' - a fundraising walk around Peatmoor.Animals Asia have just taken over a bear farm in Nanning, China where 130 bears have been kept in terrible conditions for many years and been milked for their bile. The charity is now in the process of converting the farm into a sanctuary and has been raising funds to support its development.The 'Walk to Freedom' is an annual charity walk around Peatmoor...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 25th July

Jul 30, 2014

Parliament is a very interesting place during reshuffles. Deep down, I suspect most MPs are keen to advance; some are openly ambitious, whilst others dismiss any potential opportunities with bravado. The new wave of Ministers were confirmed last week and the Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) roles were to be allocated this week. A PPS, whilst only a first rung on the ladder, allows an MP to be actively involved in a Department, working closely with the Ministerial Team. This includes: we...

Justin Faces Grilling From Future Media Stars At Even Swindon Primary School

Jul 30, 2014

Justin Tomlinson faced a grilling from budding journalists during a visit to Even Swindon Primary School which also saw the local MP help to choose the school's new Head Girl and Head Boy.The school runs its own radio station, Chugging Tunes, where students learn how a studio‎ operates and conduct interviews. Justin was on hand to answer questions on his role as an MP and what he was doing to support people across North Swindon. During the visit, Justin also helped to interview students who had ...