Monday, October 08, 2012

"That" joke...


"In my new role as Shadow Culture Secretary, I'm always asked what I'm reading.  And just the other week, I had an awkward moment when a journalist asked me if I'd read "that" book.  Women here will know the one...  The one about a sado-masochistic relationship - you know... with a dominant superior controlling a naive submissive...

"And I said: "don't be silly - of course I've read the coalition agreement.""

--- Harriet Harman, addressing Conference last week.

Thanks to David for drawing this to my attention.

Friday, October 05, 2012

BLP Human Fruit machine, Lutterworth Feast day

From the archives: Lutterworth BLP raising funds for the Lord Mayors Appeal

Farewell to dear friends Anne and Martin!!

At our October Branch meeting we said farewell to 2 of our most dedicated members as they head for pastures new in Buxton. After several years of tireless service to Lutterworth BLP, knocking on doors, arranging meetings, dragging our election records onto a computer and into the twenty first century, rousing the troops, and generally being huge enthusiasts, Martin and Anne Willey are leaving Lutterworth for the hills of the Peak District. They will be sorely missed, by their many friends and comrades in Lutterworth. We had a lovely party at the Branch, and made a presentation in thanks for all their hard work and friendship over the years. We also heard from Willy Bach his thoughts on our Leaders speech at Conference, which all agreed was impressive. Council candidates were short listed for the May elections. The Annual CLP dinner was advertised: Thursday, 29th November, at Lutterworth Cricket Club, with speaker Andy Burnham, Shadow Health Secretary, and Anne and Martin will be coming back to join us!!
NB Tickets £22.50 per head, available from Lutterworth Secretary, David Fish.