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News from the West Dorset Liberal Democrats. West Dorset contains the towns of Beaminster, Bridport, Chickerell, Dorchester, Lyme Regis and Sherborne and the surrounding parishes.

Dr Sue Farrant visits Beaminster School for World Hula Hoop Record attempt

Posted on 29 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for West Dorset, attended Beaminster School yesterday to see the students break the World Hula Hoop Record. The students gyrated their way into the record books with a new total of 363 people, … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant visits Beaminster School for World Hula Hoop Record attempt

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Dr Sue Farrant joins Power2010 in Dorchester

Posted on 29 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for West Dorset, attended the “Blow-Up Politics” event in Dorchester yesterday for Power 2010, a campaign to clean up politics and reform the country’s voting system. The relaxed ‘living-room’ style setting in South … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant joins Power2010 in Dorchester

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People of Dorchester vote ‘No’ for new offices.

Posted on 23 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

The people of Dorchester made their feelings clear last night over West Dorset District Council’s £15 million scheme to build itself new headquarters on the Charles Street site. The verdict of the Town Poll was resoundingly in favour of the … finish reading People of Dorchester vote ‘No’ for new offices.

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Dr Sue Farrant visits Rethink Kiosk

Posted on 21 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for West Dorset, visited Rethink’s mental health employment service, The Oasis, yesterday. She spoke to staff and service users to find out more about mental health issues and signed Rethink’s manifesto pledge. Sue … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant visits Rethink Kiosk

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Bridport public meeting results in another ‘NO’ for new Council offices

Posted on 20 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

The second public meeting to discuss West Dorset District Council’s plans for a brand new headquarters at the Charles Street site in Dorchester attracted an audience of 80 people at Bridport Town Hall last night. Dr Sue Farrant, the Liberal … finish reading Bridport public meeting results in another ‘NO’ for new Council offices

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Dr Sue Farrant Visits Rethink Art Exhibition in Bridport

Posted on 16 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for West Dorset, visited the Arts Centre in Bridport this week to view an exhibition organised by Rethink, the national mental health charity. Accompanied by former Liberal Democrat leader, Paddy Ashdown, Sue Farrant … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant Visits Rethink Art Exhibition in Bridport

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Paddy Ashdown and Dr Sue Farrant Campaign Against Conservative Waste

Posted on 12 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

Paddy Ashdown, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, visited Bridport today to lend his support to Dr Sue Farrant’s election campaign. In front of a large crowd in the town centre, he spoke of his support for Sue Farrant’s candidacy … finish reading Paddy Ashdown and Dr Sue Farrant Campaign Against Conservative Waste

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Paddy Ashdown Joins Dr Sue Farrant’s Campaign in Bridport

Posted on 9 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

Paddy Ashdown, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, will be visiting Bridport on Monday 12th April to lend his support to Dr Sue Farrant’s General Election campaign for the West Dorset. The schedule for the day is as follows: 10.30am … finish reading Paddy Ashdown Joins Dr Sue Farrant’s Campaign in Bridport

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Sue Farrant Announces Online Office Poll for West Dorset

Posted on 6 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant has announced an online poll for all residents of West Dorset to have their say on the Council’s proposed new offices. Dr Farrant said, “The cost of the new offices will be borne by every council tax … finish reading Sue Farrant Announces Online Office Poll for West Dorset

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Public Meeting in Bridport to discuss WDDC’s proposed new offices

Posted on 2 April 2010 by Andrew McLean

There has been a huge demand for a repeat of the public consultation opportunity which Dr Sue Farrant provided in Dorchester on 24 March. She has now ararnged another meeting to be held in Bridport Town Hall on Monday 19 … finish reading Public Meeting in Bridport to discuss WDDC’s proposed new offices

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