Happy New Year to all Blog-readers! Here is news from the Branch.
Meetings have been held regularly, with animated political discussions on a number of topics including the ludicrous NHS bill, that is clearly privatisation by stealth; the governments disruption of the legal aid system, youth unemployment, the state of the economy and more.
A newletter has been compiled by Branch members and distributed throughout Lutterworth, Broughton Astley and the villages, drawing attention to issues that affect local people.
We have given fond farewells to some extremely loyal and long-term members who are moving to pastures new - Anne and Martin Willey to Buxton, and Paul and Sue Gray to Market Harborough. They will be greatly missed, and although we gave them a good send off, we hope they will be back to see us!! And no doubt they will continue to fly the flag in their new abodes!!
We have had various social events - our annual Christmas quiz was at the Red Admiral in Broughton, with excellent questions by quiz master David Fish, and funds were raised for the Branch. The annual Gala Dinner was held in November at the Lutterworth Cricket Club. Andy Burnham spoke, giving a moving and amusing speech on the NHS. Willy Bach also spoke with animation on his years on the Front Bench, the Legal Aid Bill, amongst other issues. Music was provided by Peter and Elaine.
We remembered and paid tribute to our fantastic comrade, Councillor Phil Fox, who sadly passed away this year - his endless hard work and lovely, friendly personality will be hugely missed by all who knew him during his 30 years active membership in Braunstone Town.
So - Happy New Year to all, and Good Luck in the County Elections!
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