http://gbtf.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from CAMPAIGN FOR GENDER BALANCE en-GB CAMPAIGN FOR GENDER BALANCE http://gbtf.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 CAMPAIGN FOR GENDER BALANCE 2008-08-22T00:35+01:00 United Kingdom http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000116/cgb_training_at_autumn_conference.html The Campaign has put together an exciting programme of training for Autumn Federal Conference in Bournemouth - all the sessions are on a drop-in basis, so please do come along if you are interested! 2008-08-15T12:11+01:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000115/cgb_fundraising_auction.html The Annual Campaign for Gender Balance fundraising auction will take place during Spring Conference in Bournemouth on Sunday 14th September (date for your diaries!). The 2007 event was extremely successful, raising over £3000 to help the Campaign support women through all stages of the approval and selection process. Please do come along for a glass of wine and bid for prizes to show your support for the campaign. 2008-08-15T00:00+01:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000114/new_candidates_approval_process_launched.html An exciting new approvals process has recently been launched by the English Candidates Office which hopes to streamline and improve the way in which potential candidates can get onto the approved list. The new process involves a shorter and more accessible application form, and an assessment day based around a clear set of competencies - if you are interested in applying for approval, now is the time to go for it! 2008-08-15T00:00+01:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000112/tonbridge_and_malling_liberal_democrats_select_liz_simpson.html Tonbridge and Malling Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that Liz Simpson was elected as Prospective Parliamentary Candidate. The well known Tonbridge and Malling Borough Councillor, was unanimously elected at the hustings at the Angel Centre, Tonbridge. 2008-06-11T11:03+01:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000111/sal_brinton_speaks_to_womens_parliamentary_radio.html Sal Brinton, PPC for Watford and CGB trainer, has been interviewed by Women's Parliamentary Radio about becoming a PPC in the Liberal Democrats. The interview contains advice and tips that women need to help them get selected for a seat, as well as an insight into the role of a PPC in a winnable seat. 2008-06-09T16:48+01:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000110/cgb_and_wld_support_elizabeth_shenton_in_crewe.html Elizabeth Shenton is fighting hard to win in Crewe and Nantwich on 22nd May, and the Campaign for Gender Balance and Women Liberal Democrats are giving her as much support as possible. On Saturday 10th May, CGB and WLD supporters turned up at the HQ in Crewe for an 'action day', assisting with the efforts to make Elizabeth the tenth female Lib Dem MP! Many thanks to everyone who attended the day. 2008-05-20T16:28+01:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000109/come_and_help_elizabeth_shenton_win_in_crewe_and_nantwich.html *** Action Day - Saturday 10th May, 11am *** 2008-05-09T12:34+01:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000108/selections_for_hammersmith_and_bolton_west.html Congratulations to Merlene Toe Emerson, who has recently been selected as PPC for Hammersmith, and Jackie Pearcey, who has been selected as PPC for Bolton West. 2008-04-15T17:37+01:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000107/jill_wareham_selected_as_ppc_for_isle_of_wight.html "We can win the Island back for the Liberal Democrats" announced Jill Wareham, the new prospective parliamentary candidate for the Lib Dems at the party hustings on March 1st at the Riverside Centre in Newport. 2008-03-12T12:19+00:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000106/campaign_for_gender_balance_blog_awards__winners_announced.html The winners of the 2008 Campaign for Gender Balance blog awards are as follows: 2008-03-09T23:27+00:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000105/cgb_blog_awards_ceremony__drinks_reception_at_spring_conference.html The Campaign for Gender Balance will be announcing the winners of the 2008 Blog Awards at a drinks reception on Saturday 8th March at 8pm, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Liverpool. 2008-03-06T16:14+00:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000104/blog_awards__shortlist_announced.html The Campaign for Gender Balance has announced the shortlists for its Blog Awards, to be announced at the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference. 2008-02-20T02:59+00:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000102/nominations_open_for_campaign_for_gender_balance_blog_awards.html By Ros Taylor. I was delighted when the Campaign for Gender Balance asked me to help judge the first Gender Balance Blog Awards - and relieved, because the dearth of women blogging about politics has had an uncivilising effect on the internet. Too many established bloggers, unconsciously or otherwise, consider the web a perfectly egalitarian place where women suffer no discrimination and should not expect special treatment. 2007-12-20T08:00+00:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000103/south_west_hertfordshire_liberal_democrats_select_susan_gaszczak_as_their_ppc.html On being selected, Susan said : 'It is a great pleasure to have been selected to represent the communities of South West Hertfordshire. I am looking forward to working with the local party, visiting and talking to as many residents as possible between now and the General Election, and building on our strong local position. 2007-12-19T17:38+00:00 http://gbtf.org.uk/news/000101/calling_all_future_women_mps.html Following the success of the event in 2007, the CGB is pleased to announce that the next Future Women MPs Weekend will be held on 22nd - 24th February 2008. The weekend will include expert women-only training on all aspects of the process of standing for Parliament, enhancing your skills, networking and even receiving style advice tailored specifically for you. Last year's event was extremely successful, and seven of the attendees are now selected PPCs! 2007-12-18T17:13+00:00