This is scheduled for Saturday 18th April at Somers Town Community Centre 150 Ossulston Street, Kings Cross, London NW1 1EE commencing at 10.30 a.m. with registration at 10.00 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Nominations and Motions no later than 7th April please.
This is the most important meeting of the year so try and make it if you can.
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Monday, 9 March 2009
Pensioners' Parliament
The 17th National Pensioners' Parliament is scheduled for 2nd to 4th June (inclusive) 2009 and will be held at Blackpool, Winter Gardens.The programme includes "Question Time" with Prof Alan Walker (Chair), Nigel Waterson (Con), Rosie Winterton (Lab), Paul Rowen (Lib Dem) and Joe Harris (NPC).
Debates for Wednesday cover 'Age Equality', 'Pensioners and the General Election' and 'Understanding Local Area Agreements'. Also scheduled for Wednesday is a discussion on 'Dignity in Care' - Holding NHS to account and the role of Links, Pensioners and the economy.
After close of sessions at 7pm. there is social evening with The Bachelors.
Workshops on Thursday include 'Building Pensioner Movement', the ongoing campaign for free travel and working with the media. Speeches are from: Sir Michael Parkinson (Care Ambassador), Rodney Bickerstaffe and Sarah Stone (Deputy Commissioner for Older People in Wales).
Get in touch with your local organisation and/or the NPC. The GLPA office is always ready to help with details.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Keep the Post Public
Do you want the Royal Mail privatised?If not, sign our petition organised by:
CWU London District Council
34/41 Dallington Street
It may be April Fools but we're No Fools
The British Pensioners Trade Unions Association Action Day has been organised for April lst under the banner of:"WE'RE NO FOOLS!"
Let the GLPA know what action your organisation is taking by use of our contacts on the right or by making a comment here.
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