News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Macmillan Big Coffee Morning

Oct 04, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Branch Manager Adam Rowland and CoraBauer from MacmillanEmployees in Swindon Barclays took time out for what matters with MP Justin Tomlinson on Friday 28 September, as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s 22nd World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.Employees invited MP Justin Tomlinson and the local community to enjoy a slice of something sweet and a cuppa to turn coffee into cash raising £600 for people affected by cancer. Staff members donned their pinnies on the day to serve c...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Swindon Bats

Oct 02, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today joined the blind and partially sighted community in Swindon at their weekly 'Monday Club' at Craven House on Victoria Hill.The Swindon Bats meet every Monday to catch up with one another and to enjoy a variety of games. Skittles is the usual choice, with the members competing in the local blind skittles league, but Justin joined in with a quiz, testing his knowledge of sport, music and geography.Justin visited the Bats having secured a donation for the charity ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Attends Retail And Leisure Meeting

Oct 01, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP visiting the Outlet Centre earlier in the yearJustin Tomlinson MP today joined representatives and business owners from the world of retail and leisure in Swindon at the quarterly meeting of the retail and leisure group.The group includes organisations like inSwindon, GWE Business West and Swindon Borough Council as well as local hotels, restaurants and retailers. It meets quarterly to discuss the outlook for retail and leisure in Swindon and the strategic thinking required t...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Swindon Harriers Awards Ceremony

Sep 27, 2012

One of the star gold medallistsJustin Tomlinson MP last night visited Swindon Harriers Athletics Club to see in particular the huge boost in children keen to take part and try something new post-Olympics.Justin is currently working with club representatives to try and raise money for improved facilities, in particular the much needed clubhouse. If Swindon Harriers could secure this, it would help transform the club and the County Ground site.Justin said “There was so much enthusiasm from the you...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Red Oaks School Assembly

Sep 27, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today visited Red Oaks Primary School in Redhouse to talk to the school assembly about the role of an MP and to help them pass their very own Bill into law.Justin talked about the campaigns he has been pushing in Parliament – financial education, school libraries and school sports – getting the pupils to vote for their favourite. More sport in schools was the clear favourite and together, the school set about putting a Bill calling for more school sport into law.The pupils sp...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Northleaze Dairy Farm

Sep 27, 2012

With Northleaze farmer Robert MallettJustin Tomlinson MP today visited Northleaze Farm near Highworth to discuss the problems farmers face – from supermarkets to TB.Northleaze Farm is a family dairy farm producing thousands of litres of milk a day. The farm was instrumental in the NFU’s campaign against the slashing of milk prices earlier in the year. The campaign was effective in forcing the retailers to back down but the dairy industry is still a challenge. Rising feed costs, bad weather and t...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits School Library Association

Sep 27, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with the SLA team and local school librariansThe School Library Association (SLA) were this morning delighted to welcome North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, to their new office at Kembrey Park.The staff of the SLA, Mr Tomlinson and two local senior school librarians, Alison Slaven from Nova Hreod and Fiona Hardcastle from Dorcan Academy, enjoyed a wide ranging discussion which included the current status of school libraries and how they support the curriculum and the promotio...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Swindon College Public Services Students

Sep 24, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with the studentsJustin Tomlinson MP today visited Swindon College to talk to the Public Services students who are currently studying their Government module about the role of an MP.Justin spoke to the students about his average week, from votes in Parliament to visits in Swindon, quizzing them on the key political challenges of the day. Put in his shoes, the students had to vote on key issues, including gay marriage, Sunday trading, Europe and foreign aid. Following question...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits St Marys RC Primary School To Pass A Bill

Sep 24, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today visited St Mary’s RC Primary School in Rodbourne Cheney to talk to the pupils about the role of an MP and to help them pass their very own Bill into law.Justin talked about the campaigns he has been pushing in Parliament – financial education, young entrepreneurs, school libraries and school sports – getting the pupils to vote for their favourite. More sport in schools was the clear favourite and together, the school set about putting a Bill calling for more school spor...

Justin Tomlinson Joins Swindon Sports Stars At Awards Ceremony

Sep 24, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP Olympian Shelley Rudman (right) and Kim Bedry, a Swindon coach highlycommended in the awardsJustin Tomlinson MP today joined those from the world of sport in Swindon and Wiltshire at the county’s annual Sports Awards.The awards aim to recognise coaches, volunteers, clubs and athletes across Swindon and Wiltshire who have made a significant contribution to local and national sport.Olympic silver medallist in skeleton bob, Shelley Rudman, spoke to the awards about her journey t...