Angela Watkinson

Conservative Party | Upminster

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Angela and Deputy Mayor Cllr.Pam Light congratulate a Jack Petchy Award winner

Bruce Forsyth and Winona visited the House of Commons for a private lunch with Angela and Andrew

Angela dropped in to the Masons Arms over Easter to discuss proposed extended hours with the new General Manager Darren Pedersen and his staff

Angela, the Mayor and a very happy family group attended Edith Bell's 100th Birthday party. Edith still lives in her own home and enjoys having family and friends living next door

David Rogers, Group Scout Leader and beaver Jonty Peacock presented a Centenary Scarf to Angela during the Annual Awards ceremony after the Rememberance Parade

Angela and colleagues had dinner at The Guards Club - where former Prime Minister John Major was the guest speaker
"Pavithra Jayakumar and Charlie Gibson show off their winning artworks and awards at the Havering Young Artists Competition held at the Queens Theatre. Angela presented the Awards and congratulated the many entrants on the high standard of their work"
OPEN DAY AT THE BARN
Upminster Tithe Barn is always popular on its open days and last weekend saw a record number of visitors, encouraged by the perfect autumn sunshine. The museum inside offers a trip down memory lane and one of the many outside attractions on this occasion was a display by the Romford Liberty Morris Dancers.
Guides and their Leaders gathered at the Queen's Theatre to receive awards sponsored by the Jack Petchey Foundation, in recognition of their achievements. Angela said, “As a former brownie, guide and cub leader, now an ambassador for guiding, it was hugely enjoyable to present the awards and watch talented guides singing and dancing to entertain their parents and friends
Angela was delighted to accept a large donation to Upminster's Windmill from Rydon Homes. With her are Friends of The Windmill and Rydon Homes Staff. Photo courtesy of Rydon Homes.
William Hague was the guest speaker at a Lunch organised by Essex Tories at the Langdon Hills Golf and Country Club. Here with Angela are Eddie Wright (the Club owner), William, and John Baron, the Billericay Member of Parliament
Angela met up with Lucy Hogan in the House of Commons, for the launch of Right to Read for those who are partially sighted
Boris Johnson MP, Shadow Minister for Adult Education, Author and broadcaster, entertained over 150 members and Guests of the Upminster Dining Club last week
Angela watched as Lady Thatcher unveiled her bronze statue standing beside those of fomer PMs including Winston Churchill. Present at the ceremony were many members of her cabinet
Angela watched as Lady Thatcher unveiled her bronze statue standing beside those of fomer PMs including Winston Churchill. Present at the ceremony were many members of her cabinet.
Angela welcomed the "silent approach" of Harold Wood Police. "A special thanks to the Management of the Co-op for helping get these new cycles to catch the yobs red handed. If we continue to work together we will make shopping a lot more pleasant in this area."
My good friend Derek Allan died recently. Derek was President of the Upminster Conservative Association and served our Country in the Royal Air Force. The phrase 'Officer and Gentleman' comes to mind when I think of Derek and I will miss him greatly

On time and On Budget - Bovis Chairman, John Spanswick, hands over the key of the new £261million Queen's Hospital to Mark Rees and Ian Kirkpatrick, watched by Angela and fellow Havering MPs Andrew Rosindell and James Brokenshire

Angela with Gerry Byrne (on right) and Manager Lee Pawsey with Staff of McDonald’s. Straight Road, Harold Hill

Angela enjoyed the lighter side of The Party Conference, with some Havering Conservative Future members

Pictured here with th enew Prime Minister of Sweden Frederik Reinfeldt, Angela Watkinson Upminster MP

Hilarity at the Coach House
Havering Conservative Future held it's most successful Annual President's Dinner ever. Over 70 members and guests enjoyed a light hearted three course banquet until the small hours. President, Angela Watkinson MP, said afterwards. Any thought of a stuffy after dinner speech went out of the window when our Chairman Councillor Gary Adams, had us clutching our sides with his jokes. This was matched by a hilarious vote of thanks from Vice Chairman Gary Murphy

Tony Stamp of "The Bill" came to Romford Police's Open Day, where Angela took some driving hints from Station Commander Sultan Taylor

'The Ties have it' and Traditional English Sunday Lunch in the garden

"Whether it was presenting long service awards to Leaders or learning to juggle from a Circus Clown, Angela enjoyed her day with Upminster Division Guides and Guiders"

Angela Watkinson, Russell Ayling, Josephine and Daniel, on the terrace of the House of Commons.

Upminster Students go from 'House to House'.
Angela Watkinson, MP for Upminster, welcomed Russell Ayling, head teacher of Gaynes School and Language College and two students, Josephine and Daniel, to the House of Commons. They had been successfully elected to the Havering Youth Parliament and showed a keen interest in parliament and the democratic process

Angela was appointed to the Council of Europe. Meetings are in various member countries all over an enlarged Europe and require jetting of at very unsocial early hours

Angela was appointed to the Council of Europe. Meetings are in various member countries all over an enlarged Europe and require jetting of at very unsocial early hours

Upminster Business Club members were entertained by The Rt.Hon.Eric Forth when they met for dinner in the House of Commons

Upminster Business Club members were entertained by The Rt.Hon.Eric Forth when they met for dinner in the House of Commons

Upminster Business Club members were entertained by The Rt.Hon.Eric Forth when they met for dinner in the House of Commons

Upminster Business Club members were entertained by The Rt.Hon.Eric Forth when they met for dinner in the House of Commons

Upminster Business Club members were entertained by The Rt.Hon.Eric Forth when they met for dinner in the House of Commons recently

Angela presented 2005 awards for the Havering Association for Disabled at the House of Commons

Angela presented 2005 awards for the Havering Association for Disabled at the House of Commons

Angela took the opportunity to get a check up from Medical Staff at a 'Lifestyle' exhibition held at Harold Wood Hospital recently

Angela took the opportunity to get a check up from Medical Staff at a 'Lifestyle' exhibition held at Harold Wood Hospital recently

Angela took the opportunity to get a check up from Medical Staff at a 'Lifestyle' exhibition held at Harold Wood Hospital recently

Angela took the opportunity to get a check up from Medical Staff at a 'Lifestyle' exhibition held at Harold Wood Hospital recently

Angela with the Mayor and Mayoress of Havering started the sponsored walk for Diabetes UK

Angela with the Mayor and Mayoress of Havering started the sponsored walk for Diabetes UK

Angela met the St. Johns team who ride the new Off Road Rescue bikes

Angela met the St. Johns team who ride the new Off Road Rescue bikes

Guiding Ambassador Angela with girls at the opening of their new County Offices called Went House

Guiding Ambassador Angela with girls at the opening of their new County Offices called Went House

Angela Watkinson and kids

Every year, Brookside Infant School, Dagenham Park Drive, Harold Hill, has an exhibition of imaginative play areas in the school hall. This year the theme was communication. Angela Watkinson was given a guided tour of the displays by James Tubey and Hannah Jones of Class 2. Angela said 'James and Hannah made me feel very welcome. They are proud of their school and very well informed about a range of modern communications. They enjoyed showing me their call centre and explaining how it works'

Round the world Yachtswoman Ellen McArthur meeting Upminster’s MP Angela Watkinson at a B&Q Reception in the House of Commons

Round the world Yachtswoman Ellen McArthur, soon to become a Dame, met Upminster’s MP Angela Watkinson at a B&Q Reception in the House of Commons this week. Angela asked how Ellen coped with the isolation and was told “too busy to notice as there was so much to do - sleep deprivation was the worst thing - the most I had at one time was an hour and a quarter – mostly it was a few minutes at a time.”

Aspiring MPs visit Shadow Minister for Education in her Westminster Office

Aspiring MPs visit Shadow Minister for Education in her Westminster Office. After being shown around the Commons Chamber, CF Chairman, Garry Pain, thanked Angela Watkinson on behalf of his colleagues. “We think Angela is a role model for us all to follow in future years”.

Left – Angela Watkinson MP – Mr & Mrs Caton – Police Inspector Burgess – Mr Houghton – Ken Gibson (Blue Triangle Busses)

Left Angela Watkinson MP - Mr & Mrs Caton Police Inspector Burgess - Mr Houghton Ken Gibson (Blue Triangle Busses)

Members of the MS Society keep Angela amused at their Xmas party held at St. George's Hospital

Members of the MS Society keep Angela amused at their Xmas party held at St. George's Hospital

An early start for Xmas Parties. Ethelburga Court residents entertain Angela at their party held at the YMCA Club

An early start for Xmas Parties. Ethelburga Court residents entertain Angela at their party held at the YMCA Club

Angela Watkinson MP queuing outside the Table Office early in the morning

Up With the Lark -Queuing outside the Table Office early in the morning on the first day of the New Parliament (24th November 04) to put down Early Day Motions. Unfortunately, two MPs had slept on the floor overnight, so Angela had to be content with being third in the queue!

Beaver of the Year, William Couchman, gets his award from Angela Watkinson MP

Beaver of the Year, William Couchman, gets his award from Angela Watkinson MP, at the Annual Wards Ceremony of Upminster St.Laurence's Scout Group. Parents, Leaders and Scouts gathered after the Rememberance Day Service at St.Laurence's Church on Sunday. (Parental permission given for publication)

Angela Watkinson meets Ex-Navy Arthur Ayers

Angela Watkinson MP meets Ex-Navy Arthur Ayers at the Poppy Appeal Launch, November 2004.

Presentation team with Angela Watkinson were – Alan Jefferies, Frances Barton, Neighbourhood Watch Chairman David Goddard and Police Sgt Dave Pridige

Presentation team with Angela Watkinson were - Alan Jefferies, Frances Barton, Neighbourhood Watch Chairman David Goddard and Police Sgt Dave Pridige.

Alzheimer's Memory Walk in Raphael Park

Alzheimer's Memory Walk in Raphael Park

Launch of the new bungalows in Neave Crescent for people with learning disabilities

Launch of the new bungalows in Neave Crescent for people with learning disabilities

Angela with Upminster Air Cadets on a recruitment drive in Upminster Park

Sharing a joke with Upminster Horticultural Society's prize winning rose exhibitors

Angela addressing Upminster Royal British Legion on the 60th anniversary of the Normandy Landings



Angela with pupils from Harold Wood Primary School for MP's Back To School Day



Angela at the launch of the Havering Emergency Care Practitioner



Angela trying on a "fat jacket" at a TOAST function to raise awareness of obesity



Barbara Hill Trophy goes to 4th Upminster Guides



Angela with pupils from Hilldene Primary School when she opened their new Information Technology suite


Angela and fellow MP Andrew Rosindell in Gibraltar celebrating Gibraltar National Day


Angela Watkinson at Harold Hill Synagogue's Golden Anniversary Celebrations


Angela with pupils from Ravenscourt Primary School


Angela with community wardens in Harold Hill


Angela tree planting at Bonnett's farm; part of the Thames Chase Community Forest


Angela at Harold Hill Bowls Club

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