Forthcoming Events

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Political Meeting on Europe, speaker Catherine Bearder MEP (3rd Sep 2010).

Northcourt ward by-election, Abingdon (16th Sep 2010).

Abingdon Branch AGM (22nd Oct 2010).

Villages Branch AGM (22nd Oct 2010).

Oxford City Branch AGM (22nd Oct 2010).

OXWAB Liberal Democrats Annual General Meeting (29th Oct 2010).

Political Meeting on Policing, speaker Lord Ian Blair (12th Nov 2010).

Oxford West & Abingdon Annual Dinner, Speaker Jo Swinson MP (27th Nov 2010).

Christmas Mini-Bazaar (11th Dec 2010).

Political Meeting on Europe, speaker Catherine Bearder MEP

7.30pm BST (GMT +0100) Fri 3rd Sep 2010, at North Oxford Association Community Centre, Diamond Place, Oxford

Catherine Bearder MEP will speak to us on "Deeper Integration or Wider Enlargement: The Future of the European Union". There will be an opportunity for questions, and the meeting will be followed by supper. This should be a fascinating evening with our very own MEP.

Please inform Jane Mactaggart if you are coming to the supper, so we can cater for the right number and/or have any special food requirements. Supper £7.50 incl glass of wine.

Jane Mactaggart, 01865 558 555 or jane.mactaggart@linacre-oxford.com

Northcourt ward by-election, Abingdon

Thu 16th Sep 2010 to Thu 16th Sep 2010

Candidate Helen Pighills

Contact Angela Lawrence, 01235 525436, walawrence@waitrose.com or Neil Fawcett, 07810 482376, neilmfawcett@googlemail.com

Abingdon Branch AGM

7.30pm BST (GMT +0100) Fri 22nd Oct 2010, at Bear Room in Abingdon Guildhall.

Business Meeting to elect Officers for the next year for the Abingdon Branch of OXWAB Liberal Democrats, and receive reports. All members welcome.

Pat Lonergan, Secretary, Abingdon Branch, 01235 202 784, patlon@ntlworld.com

Villages Branch AGM

7.30pm BST (GMT +0100) Fri 22nd Oct 2010, at Farmoor Village Hall

Business meeting to elect Officers for the Villages Branch for the next year, followed by a speaker, Cllr Beth Fleming, Chair of Vale of White Horse DC. Light refreshments to follow. All members welcome.

Dudley Hoddinott, 01865 863 030, dhoddinott@clara.co.uk

Oxford City Branch AGM

7.30pm BST (GMT +0100) Fri 22nd Oct 2010, at St Margaret's Institute, Polstead Road, Oxford

Business meeting to elect Branch Officers for the coming year, and receive reports. To be followed by a speaker (tbc) and supper.

Jane Mactaggart, 01865 558 555 or jane.mactaggart@linacre-oxford.com

OXWAB Liberal Democrats Annual General Meeting

7.45pm BST (GMT +0100) Fri 29th Oct 2010, at Northcourt Hall, Abingdon

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is where we receive reports from outgoing officers and elect new ones. If you would like to know more about what's going on in your party, or influence its future direction, come along and find out.

A buffet supper will be provided at a small charge after the meeting (details closer to the time).

Please inform the Secretary if you are planning to attend, and/or to stay to supper, or if you wish to give your apologies. Members only may vote.

Heather Bliss, Constituency Secretary, 01865 554 063, heatherbliss@sapphire.entadsl.com

Political Meeting on Policing, speaker Lord Ian Blair

7.30pm GMT Fri 12th Nov 2010, at venue tbc

Lord Ian Blair will speak to us on "Policing Controversy". There will be an opportunity for questions, and the discussion can continue over supper.

If you are planning to stay to supper, please contact Cllr Jean Fooks, so we know the numbers for catering purposes.

Cllr Jean Fooks, 01865 310351, jean.fooks@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Oxford West & Abingdon Annual Dinner, Speaker Jo Swinson MP

7.30pm GMT Sat 27th Nov 2010, at Kennington Village Hall

Our speaker will be Jo Swinson MP, living proof that a Lib Dem MP can be intelligent, beautiful, lively and young all at the same time. This should be a wonderful occasion to eat good food with your friends, and raise much needed funds for fighting elections. Put the date in your diary now!

Jane Mactaggart, Data Officer, 01865 558 555 or jane.mactaggart@linacre-oxford.com

Christmas Mini-Bazaar

10.00am to 3.00pm GMT Sat 11th Dec 2010, at Seacourt Hall, Botley

Fundraising again, but was good fun last year! There will be a bookstall, cakes, produce, toys & games and refreshments, and possibly a tombola. Keep watching this space for news; we need you to collect/make saleable items, and we need help on the day, transporting stuff there and selling it. What will your Branch do? Get in touch with Bob Johnston and let him know. We start setting up at 9.00 am.

Bob Johnston, 01865 730 209, bob.johnston@rmplc.co.uk