Lib Dems good for the rural area

Energising speech from Lib Dem president Tim Farron. He clearly knows the challenges of living in a rural area. He stressed the importance of supporting rural producers and encouraging fair trade to British Farmers as well as developing countries and said Ed Davey MP will be taking responsibility for this in the near future. Tim is seen with local campaigner Louise Bray

"Thought for the Week" Somer Valley FM (97.5 FM)

Just to let you know I will be presenting my “Thought for the Week“ on Somer Valley FM (97.5 FM) and at www.somervalleyfm.co.uk in a short slot between 8.45 and 9.00am on Monday 21st March and Wednesday 23rd March.

It was great fun to do and I hope you enjoy listening.
Louise Bray

Come and meet the President in Radstock next week‏

Tim Farron MP (the President of the Liberal Democrats) will be coming to B&NES to launch the local party manifesto. The new party president is an exceptional public speaker and should give the campaign a great start so please come along if you can. All members and volunteers are welcome to Radstock from 11am at the Church Tearooms on Kilmerston Road.

The press will be invited, and the Tea Rooms will have plenty of tea and cake available :-)

Please join us if you can.

BANES Biodiversity Champion Backs Bid for AONB

Local residents and parish councils of three villages Combe Hay, Englishcombe and Newton St. Loe have been working hard on a bid to have their area included in an extension of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)surrounding Bath.

Liberal Democrat campaigner Louise Bray and Chair of Englishcombe Parish Council Brian Huggett met with BANES Biodiversity Champion Cherry Beath who has given her support to raise the profile of the bid which is based on the quality of the areas outstanding landscape.

Louise said

"I feel very excited about this. Now the rules have been relaxed there is a terrific opportunity. It would be wonderful to see this diverse and beautiful area protected for the villagers of N.E. Somerset, people of Bath, and appreciative visitors to enjoy for many years to come."

Cherry Beath added

"The beauty of the countryside and villages surrounding Bath are what makes the area so special and attractive to residents and visitors alike. It is an anomaly that these areas were not included in the AONB originally, and it is important that they are protected. I fully support their inclusion, and commend the work done by residents and the Parish Councils towards this end."