“There’s never any shortage of social events in the South Cambridgeshire constituency,” says Denise Smith, who co-ordinates our diary from the office in Hardwick.  “Most events are organised by individual Association branches and the ever-active Women’s Committee – we owe everyone involved a big debt of thanks for all the hard work they put in.”

Some events, such as those the Bar Hill BBQ [July 22 – click here for a report and photos] and Pimms in a garden in Melbourn [July 7] have been regular entries in the diary for many years, usually followed by another event in the winter, while others such as the BBQ at the Conservative office [July 14 – click here for a report and photos] were new this year.

“There’s lot of a variety in the events,” says Denise, “and still to come are a County Lunch in Comberton on August 18th, a Queen Edith's BBQ on September 18 and Drinks and Nibbles, also in Queen Edith's on October 5th..

Later in the year, there's an Autumn Supper in Swavesey on October 13th and there’s the third inter-constituency pub-style quiz in Bottisham on October 27th to look forward to.

“While the prime purpose of each event is to raise money for the Association, the real point of going, apart from hopefully winning something in the inevitable raffle, is meet fellow Conservatives and have an enjoyable time,” says Denise.

Go to our events page to see the list of what's on for the rest of the year – and, don't forget, Andrew and Sally Lansley go to as many events as their busy schedule allows.

Paid up Association members are regularly mailed with reminders and flyers of all the social events – which, of course, are also listed on this website.