North Wiltshire Conservatives
The North Wiltshire Conservative Association represents Conservative party members in north Wiltshire’s parliamentary constituency. It aims at ensuring Conservative representations at every level of government.
Constituency
From 1st of January, the boundaries of the Association have been allied with the revised constituency which is expected to come into effect from next General Election. Except Corsham and Chippenham, everything that was covered before would be covered in the new constituency. It would be inclusive of Wootton Bassett, Malmesbury, and Calne.
County and District Councils
The division of the constituency takes place in wards. Every ward elects district councilor for the ‘North Wiltshire District Council’. Wards are further grouped to form divisions. Every Division elects county councilor to the ‘Wiltshire County Council’. Interval between two elections is four years. Conservatives have been exercising their control on The District Council since May 2005. Wiltshire County Council has also been Conservative controlled since then.
Membership
By becoming the Association’s and party’s member, the individual is entitled to take part in its activities. These activities can be social or political, at local or Association branch level. The person needs to be over 14 years of age to avail of this membership.
Branches
Majority of fund raising and social activities of the constituency are carried out by branches. It has been opined by many members that such activities give vent to sufficient involvement amongst friends. The branch events have been kept open for every member of the association. These branches are formed on the basis of constituency wards. Committees are formed in order to run branches. The responsibility of branch is to be in touch with the members by the way of social events. Organization of local activities also takes place during elections.
Political Supper Club
An unofficial political discussion is held every month. It generally takes place in some or the other inn. James Gray chairs this discussion. It is named as Political Supper Club because majority of participants go on with supper after around ninety minutes of debating. The subject or theme is announced beforehand. Advance booking is usually not required.
Women’s Luncheon Club
As of now, the membership of the Women’s Luncheon Club has reached the 100-mark. The members meet every month, except August and January. The venues are decided as per the convenience of majority of members. Usually, places surrounding the constituency are chosen. Speakers might be those having a good story-telling capacity or politicians. Trips or outings are arranged occasionally.
Patrons’ Club
The club’s aim is providing sound finances by the way of increased subscription. These finances go to the Association. Club members get invitations to Dinners and Lunches at the House of Lords or Commons and dinners and drink parties at well-known local venues. These patrons are associated with The National Patrons Club that holds many additional events.
Other Events
Certain events are organized for all the members. These are always inclusive of an Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner. All these events have their listings in The main diary of events, along with apt contact details.