Taking Action in Glasgow North East
by colintaylor | October 16th, 2009
Some say politics is all about getting your hands dirty and that was certainly the case last Saturday when the association helped out at a social action day in Glasgow North East where our candidate (and Glasgow Uni student) Ruth Davidson is standing. A far cry from the usual knocking on doors and delivering leaflets it was a refreshing if exhausting day.
The association had a really good crowd along and we were joined by central office folk, members of local associations as well as Glasgow MSP Bill Aitken (who can do wonders with a fork and shovel) The highlight of the day however was the visit of Annabel Goldie, who took time out of her schedule to see how we were getting on, not to mention have a go with the hedge strimmer. She had time for everyone and chatted informally with us all while we got to work and such was our presence that a local resident donned a Tory t-shirt and helped us out (Barry you’re a legend!).
After the day’s work was done we all retired to our usual haunt, the Doublet, for a beer (or five) and the banter continued into the late hours. I want to give a massive thank you to all who turned out. This, as Stewart said, is compassionate Conservatism in action and it’s good to see a positive difference being made in our communities.
Some say politics is all about getting your hands dirty and that was certainly the case last Saturday when the association helped out at a social action day in Glasgow North East where our candidate (and Glasgow Uni student) Ruth Davidson is standing. A far cry from the usual knocking on doors and delivering leaflets it was a refreshing if exhausting day.
The association had a really good crowd along and we were joined by central office folk, members of local associations as well as Glasgow MSP Bill Aitken (who can do wonders with a fork and shovel) The highlight of the day however was the visit of Annabel Goldie, who took time out of her schedule to see how we were getting on, not to mention have a go with the hedge strimmer. She had time for everyone and chatted informally with us all while we got to work and such was our presence that a local resident donned a Tory t-shirt and helped us out (Barry you’re a legend!).
After the day’s work was done we all retired to our usual haunt, the Doublet, for a beer (or five) and the banter continued into the late hours. I want to give a massive thank you to all who turned out. This, as Stewart said, is compassionate Conservatism in action and it’s good to see a positive difference being made in our communities.
