Question Time(s)

I kicked off the public meetings on Saturday night in Aldeburgh. About 60-70 people came to the Jubilee Hall to put their questions across to me. The unusual feature of the night was no speech from me but I used the first question to add a bit more flesh to the bone, so to speak. Some good issues came up which I hope to follow up on. Well done to my local Conservative branch for organising it - just showing that the day of the public meeting is alive and kicking.

I had earlier been at a coffee morning and in the afternoon was shopping in Leiston for items for my new home. After the public meeting, I hared cross country to attend a charity dinner for the Isabella Gardener Trust.

Monday morning, I was in Trimley St Mary Church for a public coffee morning. After a delicious lunch in the Mariners opposite, I headed down to Felixstowe Radio (107.5FM) to be interrogated by Trevor Lockwood. What a great set-up the radio station is - giving opportunities to a wide range of people and drawing on the many talents resident within Felixstowe.

Finally, for Monday night, I headed up to St Felix School which hosted a public hustings via its debating union, The Booth Society. All five candidates were there. Speeches were allowed and questions taken. Not too much controversy there but a good test for each of us in front of students and the general public. p.s. I declare receiving a bottle of wine and supper beforehand.