News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Joins The Fun At St Francis School Fete

Jul 08, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has joined parents, teacher and pupils at St. Francis School's Summer Fete.During the day, those attending the fete had the opportunity to enjoy a selection of stalls, local produce and well as participate in events including challenging Justin to a game of table football. Over the course of the afternoon, the fete raised funds to support the school and showcased the talents of all those connected to it.Justin Tomlinson MP said: "St. Francis School always host...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 4th July

Jul 04, 2014

Ofsted recently published a report 'Going the extra mile: Excellence in competitive school sport' warning that too many pupils are being denied the chance to take part in competitive sport and that it is often treated as an 'optional extra' – a clear wake up call.As Ofsted's report shows, there is much that needs to be done to increase standards and opportunities within all schools. This is a subject I have raised repeatedly in Parliament. Sport is crucial for young people: healthy active life...

Local MPs Join Forces To Recognise Swindon's Excellent Volunteers

Jul 04, 2014

Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland MP have joined Involve Swindon in recognising the ongoing dedication of Swindon's volunteers from businesses across the town as part of Involve's tenth anniversary.In the last decade, hundreds of businesses have provided support to local organisations in the form of financial support, equipment, training and by encouraging staff to volunteer their time to support the town's good causes. The Involve Swindon Tenth Anniversary event gave the town's many selfless...

Swindon MPs Celebrate Success Of Swindon's School Games

Jul 04, 2014

Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have united to celebrate the successful and long-running Swindon School Games‎.Part of the national School Games programme, the event held across three local venues featured hundreds of students from across Swindon competing in a vast range of sporting events. The Government has provided £51 million in funding for the School Games project since its inception. In addition to £150million School Sports Partnership project, which equates to funding ...

North Swindon MP & Local Councillors Join Community BBQ At Pine View

Jul 02, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has joined St. Andrews councillors' Gemma McCracken and Vera Tomlinson at the Summer BBQ for residents of the Pine View Community at Blunsdon Abbey.The Summer BBQ is an annual occasion where residents of the growing park home community can meet with other residents and the staff who run the site, while enjoying the sun, live music and local produce.Justin Tomlinson MP said: "Pine View is a fantastic community here at Blunsdon Abbey and it was a pleasure to be ...

Justin Welcomes Oakhurst Primary School To Parliament

Jul 02, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcome students from Oakhurst Primary School to Westminster to learn about how Parliament works and to tour the Palace of Westminster.During the visit, the students had the opportunity to tour Parliament before enjoying an education session on Parliament and how it affects everything in their day-to-day lives. Previously, Justin has visited Oakhurst Primary School to give an assembly on his role as the local MP and as part of the session, he gave students the opp...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 27th June

Jun 27, 2014

This week is 'Armed Forces Week', culminating in 'Armed Forces Day' on Saturday. I am immensely proud of the work service men and women have done and continue to do to protect our freedoms both at home and abroad. Growing up with a history teacher as a father I was frequently told stories; including that of the Allied troops in Wipers (Ypres, Belgium) preparing for the First Battle of the Somme during what was known then as The Great War. These boys, some only 14 and 15 years old, had yet to hav...

Local MP Celebrates Continued Success Of Outset Swindon As Unemployment Falls

Jun 27, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has thanked staff from Outset Swindon for their continued dedication to support people across the town looking for work and those who choose to start their own business, during the organisation's roadshow session at the Northern Orbital Shopping Centre. Outset is totally free programme that helps people living in Swindon to start their own business. It offers a range of options including information sessions, one-to-one support, business start-up workshops and help wi...

Justin Backs Campaign To Provide Water Safety Education

Jun 26, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP has pledged his support to the Royal Life Saving Society, the UK's drowning prevention charity, in its work to reduce drowning and provide water safety education and lifesaving awards across the UK and Ireland.The RLSS UK works tirelessly to promote drowning prevention messages and deliver water safety education nationally, as well as offering a range of awards and programmes that teach lifesaving skills to all ages. The support it has received for the pledge will go towards ...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 20th June

Jun 25, 2014

This week the fantastic Swindon MS Therapy centre has inspired my weekly article. As part of 'Small Charities Week' they tweeted key reasons to celebrate the work of small charities, so I thought I would expand on some of the fantastic ideas suggested by members of the public.1) 'Love small charities because it's plain to see where your donations go.'It can be frustrating for the public when they see large charities publish their accounts showing money spent on administration, public affai...