MPs are targeted to back EDM (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

MPs are targeted to back EDM

11:30am Tuesday 19th May 2009

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I was in London on Monday, May 11 with about 300 other members of the Armed Forces Pension Group to lobby our MPs to sign up to the Early Day Motion proposed by Colin Challen MP.

It was a good day out and membership is growing rapidly. I need to contact any members of the group living in Shipley, please ring me if this is you on (01274) 670027.

This is for our next target MP. The last one we targeted in Wakefield signed up immediately. They just need to know the facts and be asked by a constituent.

In order for our campaign for equality to be successful more MPs need to sign the Early Day Motion 102.

* 2009 is the Harrier’s 40th operational year. Flown by numerous air forces and naval services around the world, this unique aircraft has flown in many combat zones and it continues to have success in many missions securing its place in aviation history.

Celebrations will take place over two days – July 23 and 24 – and are open to anyone who served on a Harrier Squadron in any capacity. Further details are on the website at homeoftheharrier. com or by calling 01780 783838.

* There is a reunion for those who served in the British Pacific and East Indies Fleets from 1941 to 1945.

It takes place on September 11 to 13 in the Britannia Hotel, Coventry. Family and friends are welcome with three nights half board at £130 per person. Contact John Grossett on (01943) 600588 or Alf Lonsdale on (01293) 432049 for further details.

DIARY DATES: Today (Tuesday): The Bradford branch of the Royal Naval Association meets in the Feversham Street headquarters of the Bradford Sea Cadets a 20.00 hours.

Prince of Wales Own meets in Bradford Moor Conservative Club at 19.30 hours.

Tomorrow: Coldstream Guards Association meets in Northcliffe Golf Club, Saltaire at 19.30 hours.

Keighley branch of the Royal British Legion meets in Holingsroyd House, Lord Street, Keighley, at 19.30 hours.

West Yorkshire branch of the Green Howards Association meets in the Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road, Leeds, at 13.30 hours.

Monday (May 25): Thornton branch of the Royal British Legion meets in the Thornton Conservative Club at 19.00 hours (as it’s a Bank Holiday check it first).

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