This Saturday 2nd February George Freeman (Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the new Mid Norfolk constituency) will undertake the second leg of his bicycle tour around the boundary of the new constituency to promote and visit participating businesses in the EDP's "Shop Here" campaign.
"The EDP's Shop Here campaign is an excellent initiative that deserves wide support. All of us who care about Norfolk's local community, services and identity have to fight to protect them. Since being selected I have launched my campaign 'The Norfolk Way' to promote a more sustainable approach to local economic development that puts the needs of Norfolk first.
This tour is my way of getting off the beaten track to discover the villages, businesses, community groups and projects that are often overlooked.. I believe MP's have a duty to speak up for all constituents and promote their area. So I am doing my best to get out and listen to, and learn from, the grassroots of the new constituency."
The first leg of George's bike ride in September around the new constituency boundary took him from Attleborough to Barnham Broom. This second leg will continue from Barnham Broom taking him north through villages in mid Norfolk to end in Guist. George will be visiting community enterprises, shops and businesses along the way as detailed in the itinerary below:
Saturday 2nd February 2008
9.15 - 10.00 | Barnham Broom | Visiting the Post Office, a member of 'Shop Here' and the Primary School recently damaged in an arson attack |
10.15 - 11.15 | Mattishall | Touring new Affordable Housing Scheme and Community Room Project |
11.30 - 11.45 | Hockering | Visit Hockering Post Office, Shop and Garage |
12.15 - 2.30 | Bawdeswell | Visit The Butchers Shop (member of 'Shop Here'). Lunch at Bawdeswell Garden Centre with Parish and District Councillors and residents. |
3.00 | Guist | With local residents to support the Post Office |
