The St. Issell's joint branch of the Conservative Association enjoyed a Christmas lunch on December 17. It was well attended with representatives of other branches as welcome visitors.

The chairman, Wendy Bell, remarked that this would be the last meeting at the Cavalier Restaurant, Saundersfoot, due to the retirement of the proprietors, Vicky and Simon Goodwin. She thanked them for all their hospitality and support over the years, and wished them well for the future.

After a general review of the year's events, Mr. L. E. Snellgrove proposed a vote of thanks to Wendy Bell and also to Mrs. Gwyneth Peters for all their hard work

The chairman looked forward to another successful year, with a new national leader of the party and new parliamentary candidate, Mr. David Morris.

She reminded all present that the annual general meeting of the branch would take place at Begelly Arms on January 21, starting at 12 noon.