Ipplepen Bi-election

September was a busy time for campaigners and candidates of the bi-election fighting for the position of District Councillor filling the position that was held by Vic Elliot. Liberal Democrats are so pleased to welcome the successful candidate Alistair Dewhurst. To celebrate, Alistair and his lovely wife Judy hosted a lunchtime barbeque for friends and helpers. The weather was fine and it was held in their garden at Ipplepen. It gave me a chance to chat to residents of that area which allowed me to hear their perspective on subjects including the welfare of children and the elderly.
Our lunch completed a few of us went to visit the Abb-fest at Fermoys, for a taste of local food, craft and Abbotskerswell's culture.