Members and friends of Christchurch Branch Conservatives held an Autumn Luncheon at the Danson Boathouse on Sunday (22 October) as part of their social programme. Forty people enjoyed a traditional Sunday roast, dessert and coffee. Branch President Bernard Clewes organised the event.

Among the guests attending were Rt Hon David Evennett MP and his wife Marilyn, and local Councillors Brad Smith, Howard Marriner, Eileen Pallen and Roy Ashmole.