Patrons club event, Abbotsham including speaker – historian and author Gareth Streeter Friday, 13 September, 2024 At the beginning of September the Patrons' club held their now annual get-together at The Thatched Inn in Abbotsham, with the help of stalwart Susan Collins who kindly organised the venue, food and raffle. Thank you, Susan! There was a delicious supper and a fascinating talk about Tudor times and power through the ages. It was enjoyed by a very large group, with the room at capacity! Several new... Local News
Exclusive event, hosted by Debbie Flint’s Patrons' Club (June 2023) 1st January 2022 Exclusive event, hosted by Debbie Flint’s True Blue Patrons' Club. Tuesday, 27th June, arrive 7 pm, for meal at 7:30 pm. A two-course supper at a private... Local News
Congratulations to Angela! New Bere Ferrers Councillor by one vote 29th November 2021 We recently won the Bere Ferrers by-election by one vote - one! - Congratulations to Angela Blackman, by the way, who is now our district councillor, beating... Local News
Winter dinner success & exciting guest for next event on 5th March 29th November 2021 Thank you if you attended the winter dinner on Saturday at Strawberry Fields when Sir Geoffrey gave us a heartfelt speech, frank and honest. It was a pleasure... Local News
Chairman, John Gray's statement on Sir Geoffrey Cox 10th November 2021 Statement from the chairman of Torridge and West Devon Conservative Association, John Gray about Sir Geoffrey Cox: Sir Geoffrey Cox is a superb constituency MP... Local News
Letter from your Head of campaigning, Deputy Chair Political, Andrew Saywell 9th September 2021 As the new Deputy Chairman Political I would like to thank Members for electing me at the AGM and to thank my predecessor Jane Whittaker for her hard work... Local News
New: Devon residents’ survey 14th August 2021 Here is our latest Torridge and West Devon residents’ survey, new for August 2021. Fill it out here online. Or alternatively contact us for a PDF version which... Local News
Congratulations to our councillors on Devon County Council 13th May 2021 Congratulations to all seven of our county council candidates who all made it through and are now councillors on Devon county council. Thanks to all of our... Local News
Opinion - Tories are from Venus, Labour are from Mars 30th March 2021 by councillor David Jones Tories are from Venus, Labour are from Mars It's December 2019 and two extra terrestrials are sat in their spaceship looking down at... Opinions
We need a housing solution for resentful renters 9th March 2021 Can’t we make buying into a home as easy as ordering a curry? Wouldn’t that help solve the Housing Crisis? How do we help solve the current supply shortage, and... Opinions
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News