September 2005

I also have a number of private meetings with constituents, community organisations and internal party groups in addition to my usual office and parliamentary responsibilities.



I will be attending the Liberal Democrat annual conference in Blackpool from Saturday 17th September until Thursday 22nd September

Saturday 17th September

18.30-19.30
General Election 2005 thank you event, Baronial Hall in The Winter Gardens, 97 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HW

20.00-22.00
Hosting Liberal Democrat Youth and Students event, Princess Suite in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

Sunday 18th September

09.00-11.30
Consultative sessions for Children and Families, Opera House Foyer Bar in The Winter Gardens, 97 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HW

13.00-14.30
Speaking on 'Building the Voting Reform Groundswell' at Makes Votes Count Fringe event, Neville Room in Hilton Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2JQ

15.55-16.00
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY at steps of the Victoria St Arcade

16.00-18.00
Parliamentary Party Meeting, The Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

18.30-19.30
Interview with Times Higher Education Supplement, Reception Area in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

22.00-23.00
Meeting with Charles Kennedy, Ambassador Suite in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

Monday 19th September

07.30-08.00
Breakfast meeting with National Union of Teachers, Ascot Room in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

08.00-08.50
Speaking on 'Fairer Funding for Adult Learning' at National Institute of Adult Continuing Education Fringe event, Regency Suite in Ruskin Hotel, 55-61 Albert Rd., Blackpool FY1 4PW

09.00-10.00
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY with Charles Kennedy, Conference Centre Lobby,

10.00-12.30
Speaking on 'Lib Dem Education Network' at Local Government Association Fringe event, Opera House Balcony Bar in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

13.00-14.00
Speaking on 'The Funding Gap' at Association of Colleges Fringe event, Neville Room in Hilton Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2JQ

14.45-16.00
Liberal Democrat Business Forum Q+A, Princess Suite in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade Blackpool FY1 2HB

18.15-18.35
Speaking on 'Skills for Success' at Northern Regional Development Agency Fringe event, Windsor Room in Hilton Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2JQ

18.30-19.30
Speaking on 'How Liberal Democrats Measure up on Skills' at Skills for Business Fringe event, Ascot Room in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

20.00-21.00
Speaking on 'Whether or not Pupil Evaluation is Ruining Education' at Social Market Foundation and General Teaching Foundation Fringe event, Churchill Room in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

21.15-22.45
Interview with Financial Times, Kwizeen47-49 King Street, Blackpool FY1 3EJ

Tuesday 20th September

07.30-08.30
Speaking on 'Counting the Cost of Schooling' at Citizens Advice Fringe event, Concord Room at Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

09.00-09.20
Education Press Conference, Ice Lounge in The Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

09.30-10.00
Further Education Motion, The Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

11.40-12.25
School Discipline Motion, The Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

12.35-12.45
BBC Conference Live, The Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

14.00-14.30
Interview with Times Educational Supplement

15.00-15.30
Interview with The Guardian

16.15-17.30
Speaking on 'Liberal Democrat Education Association AGM' at Liberal Democrat Education Association Fringe event, Concord Room in The Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

18.15-19.30
Speaking on 'Universities and Colleges' at The University and College Lecturer's Union Fringe event, Opera House Foyer Bar in The Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

21.00-22.30
Meeting with journalist from Evening Standard

Wednesday 21st September

12.45-13.00
Speaking on 'School Meals' at Unison Fringe event, Windsor Bar in Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

13.00-14.00
Speaking on 'Bringing Down the Barriers' at National Union of Teachers/Liberal Democrat Education Association Fringe event, Baronial Hall in Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

14.00-15.00
Liberal Democrat Education Association Executive meeting, Baronial Hall in Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

15.30-16.00
Meeting with journalist from The Guardian, Imperial Hotel lobby, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

16.30-16.45
Teachers TV, Press office in Winter Gardens, 97 Church St., Blackpool FY1 1HW

18.00-19.15
ITV Fringe event, Washington Suite in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

20.00-21.15
Speaking on 'Quality Childcare' at The Childcare Coalition Fringe event, Derby Room in Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2HB

Friday 23rd September

09.00-18.00
Freshers' Fayre at Kingston University, River House, 55-57 High Street, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT1 1LQ

Monday 26th September

08.00-11.00
Advice Session, 21 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT5 8QX

11.00-14.30
Court Crown Service at All Saints Parish Church, Market Place, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 1JP

14.00-1600
Attending grand opening of Japanese Garden at Mill Place, 64 Mill Place, KT1 2RL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

17.30-22.00
Attending Institute for Fiscal Studies AGM, 7 Ridgemont St., London WC1E 7AE

Tuesday 27th September

10.00-11.00
Meeting Chief Executive of Connexions South London, 21 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT5 8QX

14.00-15.30
Kingston Grammar School Lecture, 70 London Rd, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT2 6PY

Wednesday 28th September

09.00-16.00
Sponsoring Youth Parliament Debate, Attlee Suite in Portcullis House

09.45-11.45
Speaking as part of panel of experts for Youth Parliament, Attlee Suite in Portcullis House

15.15-16.15
Speaking at Parliamentary Education Unit, Boothroyd Room in Portcullis House

16.30-17.30
Meeting with journalist from The Guardian, Portcullis House

18.00-19.00
Meeting with winners of the Esher Mayor's charity raffle, Westminster

Thursday 29th September

08.00-17.00
Speaking at 'History in School and Higher Education: Issues of Common Concern' conference, University of London Senate House, Malet St., London WC1E 7HU

18.30-20.30
Advice Session, YMCA, 49 Victoria Rd., Surbtion, Surrey KT6 4NG

 

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