From: Conor Burns news@conorburns.comSubject: News Bulletin from Conor Burns #131

Date: 2 April 2015 13:43To: news@conorburns.com

In this edition: Conor Burnss Diary Photo news:Conor visits hospitalitystudents at Bournemouthand Poole college Conor Burns supportsAlzheimer's Society'sgeneral election campaign Photo news:Bourne Academy SixthForm Photo news:Lord Grade visits ArtsUniversity Bournemouth Conor in the papers:Tourism Constituency Day Photo news:Bournemouth JewishRepresentative Council Photo news:Dorset Schools Sports Day Conor in Parliament:Conor speaks out in debatebefore last Parliamentaryvote of the session Photo news:Sunrise Senior Living Photo news:New houses at Duck Lane How to contact Conor Burns

Issue 131 - Thursday 2nd April 2015

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Since the past edition, Conor has:

Attended an event in Parliament to raise awareness ofdementia on behalf of the Alzheimers Society.Met with Bournemouth University Vice-Chancellor JohnVinney to discuss matters relating to the university.Visited Bournemouth and Poole College to meet withPrincipal Lawrence Vincent and students enrolled on coursesrelating to hospitality.Joined Councillor John Beesley and residents for the firsthandover of new houses on Duck Lane.Spoke to pupils at the Bourne Academy at a Why Should WeVote event.Visited the Connaught Hotel to learn more about their role inBournemouths tourism industry.Met with residents at Sunrise Residential Home to learn moreabout the work of the establishment.Held a surgery for local residents at the Triangle.Spoke at an event organised by the Bournemouth JewishRepresentative Council to address the concerns and issuesof interest of the local Jewish community.Hosted a visit by Lord Grade, former Chairman of the BBC, toBournemouth University Media School.Visited the St. Lukes Slimming World Meeting to helppresent an award to the Young Slimmer of the Year.Met with young athletes at the winter session of the DorsetSchools Sports Day.

Photo news:Conor visits hospitality students atBournemouth and Poole college

Conor Burns talks to catering students at Bournemouth & PooleCollege.

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Conor Burns with hospitality students at Bournemouth &PooleCollege.

Conor Burns supports AlzheimersSocietys general election campaign

Conor Burns with Angela Rippon at an event in Westminster tosupport the Alzheimers Society.

On Tuesday 17 March Conor Burns pledged to make this electionmemorable by taking action to support the 850,000 people living withdementia across the UK. Conor joined representatives from Alzheimers Society in Westminsterto meet people with dementia and commit to support those affected bythe condition. On the day, Conor supported Alzheimers Societysgeneral election campaign that is calling for more people to get thedementia diagnosis they need and for everyone to be properlysupported afterwards. Commenting afterwards, he said: "We all have a part to play inimproving the lives of people living with dementia. There are around1577 people living with the condition in Bournemouth West - and manymore who are in regular contact with family and friends with thecondition. It is an issue we absolutely cannot afford to ignore." Alzheimers Society campaigners were in Westminster to urgepoliticians to make this election memorable for all those affected bydementia. The charity is striving to ensure that more people get adiagnosis and the support they need, that there is a doubling ofspending on dementia research and that communities are encouragedto become dementia friendly to ensure people with dementia can livefull and active lives. While in Westminster, Alzheimers Society supporter ShelaghRobinson, 73, who was diagnosed with dementia five years ago,delivered a petition with 67,375 signatures to the Prime Minister. Thepetition calls for everyone diagnosed with dementia to have access toa Dementia Adviser or Support Worker a named contact who canhelp them come to terms with the diagnosis and guide them throughthe complex health and social care system. George McNamara, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at AlzheimersSociety said: "Dementia is the biggest health and care challenge ourcountry faces one that all of society must respond to. By the end ofthe next parliament more than a million people will be living withdementia. There is unlikely to be a family in the country that is notaffected. "We are pleased to have been able to engage over 200 politicians inone day. Conor Burns has a huge influence in Bournemouth West andwe hope he will use this opportunity to take action and improve thelives of people living with dementia. 2015 is set to be an importantyear for politics but together lets also make it an historical year forpeople with dementia."

Photo news:Bourne Academy Sixth Form

Conor Burns speaking to sixth form pupils at the BourneAcademy.

Photo news:Lord Grade visits Arts UniversityBournemouth

Conor Burns with Lord Grade, Cllr John Beesley, Vice-ChancellorProfessor John Vinney and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor John

Fletcher at Bournemouth University.

Conor Burns and Lord Grade with a pupil at the Arts UniversityBournemouth.

Conor in the papers:Tourism Constituency Day Sheron Crossman, National Coastal Tourism AcademyFriday 20th March 2015

Conor Burns in the kitchen of the Connaught Hotel with HeadChef Ben Nicol.

Friday 20 March, is designated Tourism Constituency Day, part ofVisitEnglands English Tourism Week which runs from 14 to 22 March.All MPs have been encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get handson at hotels, restaurants, cafes and visitor-facing businesses tounderstand the true value and impact tourism plays in theirdestinations. And Conor Burns grabbed the chance with both hands andencountered passionate industry staff and students along the way. Conor visited Bournemouth and Poole College meeting a number oftrainee chefs and hospitality students, including 19 year-old ShaneGoldsach who said: I first got a passion for cooking when I was 15 inthe kitchens at school, and definitely want to go far in my career. Myambition is to open my own restaurant and gain a Michelin star. I getan adrenaline rush working in the kitchen. Seventeen year old Chloe Hayhurst, was equally enthusiastic: I firststarted getting interested in cooking when I was 13 when I attended aSaturday chef course at the College. We did proper meals such as a full Christmas dinner which I reallyenjoyed. But Ive also been influenced by TV chefs. I definitely want togo far in the industry, Ive loved working at The Pig in Brockenhurst,its really developed my skills. A dab hand in his own kitchen, Conor Burns also visited the four-starConnaught Hotel in Bournemouth, picking up top tips on cooking fishand triple-cooked chips. Mr Burns, who sits on the Governments Select Committee Inquiry forTourism, commented: The tourism and hospitality industry offersenormous opportunities for school and college leavers with a largechoice of apprenticeships available right on the doorstep. And it offersgood career progression with lots of on-the-job training to ensurecandidates climb the career ladder fast. The sector needs a wide range of skill-sets whether you want to bea chef, sommelier, trainee manager, work in IT or human resources.This is an industry looking for people who want to fulfil their potential. Bournemouth hotelier Rosie Wallace, whose family has owned theMarsham Court Hotel for the past 28 years, pointed to the industrysconsiderable career potential, saying: "There is a myth that hospitalityis low paid and offers few opportunities. "The truth is that the industry needs 133,700 managers and directorsby 2020 and whether you start a career in a multi-million poundbusiness, prefer an intimate family-run business or even want totravel the world the possibilities in hospitality are endless. We have staff who have joined us on work placements and quicklyclimbed the ladder to management roles. It's a vibrant and fast-pacedindustry, where every day will be different and challenging, but its alsoimmensely rewarding." The politicians visits were organised by the NCTA. Director SamanthaRichardson commented: The tourism industry affects everyone visitors, residents and employees. Nationally, it supports 2.6 millionjobs and is worth 106bn a year to England coastal tourism alone isworth 7 billion annually. Tourism is a major employer of school leavers and young people, anda magnet for entrepreneurs. And it touches on so many sectors retail, transport, sport, performing arts, food so its vital we get it rightand encourage young people to enter the profession. This is an industry that rewards hard work. There are scores of casestudies of people who started at low-entry level but have risen tobecome stars of the industry and now hold top jobs.

Conor Burns presenting his finished dish with Connaught HotelHead Chef Ben Nicol.

Photo news:Bournemouth Jewish RepresentativeCouncil

Conor Burns speaking at the meeting hosted by BournemouthJewish Representative Council.

Conor Burns speaking to Cllrs Michael and Anne Filer.

Conor Burns with Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner MartynUnderhill at the BJRC event.

Photo news:Dorset Schools Sports Day

Conor Burns with young athletes and 2012 Team GB rower AnnieVernon.

Conor in Parliament:Conor speaks out in debate before lastParliamentary vote of the session Thursday 26th March 2015

Click here to watch Conor's question to the Leader of the Houseof Commons.

The full text of the exchange was as follows: Conor Burns Conservative, Bournemouth West: My right hon.Friend has written eloquent books about the history of our country andabout great parliamentarians. He grew up, as I did, with a greatreverence for this institution of Parliament. Regardless of the merits ofthe motion on which we will vote, does he agree that on this, the lastday of this Parliament, it is sad that the tone and atmosphere in theChamber has been so partisan and so bitter. William Hague, Leader of the House of Commons: Yes, we oftenhave cause to regret that, but it is also necessaryas all students ofparliamentary history knowto be able to decide important issuesfreely and without favour, and that is the subject of our debate later.

Photo news:Sunrise Senior Living

Conor speaking to residents at Sunrise Senior Living.

Conor with management staff at Sunrise Senior Living.

Conor Burns with Alderman Philip Whitelegg at Sunrise SeniorLiving.

Photo news:New houses at Duck Lane

Conor Burns at the official opening and handover of new Councilhouses in Kinson with Council Leader Cllr John Beesley.

Three ways to contact Conor Burns:

By Phone: 01202 534 888By email: mail@conorburns.com By post: Conor Burns

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