BRITISH SECTION OF THE EUW

The British Section is a centre right non-governmental organisation for women. Its aim is to stimulate interest in European and world affairs and to encourage British women to make their contribution to international understanding and participate actively in public life.


For many years the British Section has organised democracy training courses for women in Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland and the Ukraine and organised member information visits to many European countries.


The EUW British Section has close links with the Conservative Europe Group (CEG) and other women's groups, including the Conservative Women’s Organisation (CWO).
EUW has representation on both the CWO and CEG executives.

British Section has nearly 500 members across England & Wales and welcomes new members who can join one of our branches or become direct members. Regular meetings are held at local, national and international level. Members can also join the research commissions and participate in Europe Alive and information visits.

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​COMMISSIONS

There are 6 EUW Commissions. Their work is very important and, through our international forum, is fed into the policy making organisations at national, European and world levels.
 
Education & Employment       
Paule Richard
Health & Social Affairs
Margaret Stockham Turner 
International Policy
Fay Buglass
Sustainable Development
Liz Morrison
Human Rights Commission
Jennifer Secker
Europe Alive
Jill Brough

EUW 2016 EVENTS
​Email: euw@euw-uk.co.uk
Website: http://www.euw-uk.co.uk/

COMMISSIONS DAY 2016
Tuesday 27 September 2016
Europe House
32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU
11am – 4pm
Cost: £15 per person, includes lunch
Speakers:
Sir Colin Budd, former Chef de Cabinet to the Vice-President of the European Commission and previous HM Ambassador to the Netherlands
Nicky Morgan, MP for Loughborough and former Secretary of State for Education.
UK Representative from International Social Services
 Commission leaders’ presentations, introduction to new topic and general discussion 
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Please note  places are limited and MUST be booked in advance by 22 September 

Signed Copies 
Lord (George) Young of Cookham has published a book I’m Keeping Young. It is a collection of short, witty and amusing articles he wrote over the past 30 years for local newspapers.  The book normally costs £12 but EUW members can purchase signed copies for £10 plus £2.05 postage.  If you would like a copy, email Camilla at millymol75@aol.com.

Further Information 
euw@euw-uk.co.uk


​Officers: British Section
Chairman:  Dr Margaret Stockham Turner
First Vice Chairman: Cllr Jackie Branson
Second Vice Chairman: Christine Armitage-Hinks
Treasurer:  Delya Martin
 
Enquiries:
EUW British Section, 
Verity Vigars, Organising Secretary,   
European Union of Women (EUW)
PO Box 106
MINEHEAD
TA24 9DB
Telephone: 0844 585 7515
 
British International Representation
International Vice President: Margaret Hales
Web Master:  Leigh Mendelsohn
Commissions’ Presidents:
Education & Employment – Delya Martin
Europe Alive – Bobbie Middleton
Commissions’ Vice Presidents:
Health & Social Affairs – Sally Elliot
International Policy – Fay Buglass
Sustainable Development – Erica Bargman
 

EUW DEMOCRACY TRAINING

In the past, courses have been held by the British Section of the European Union of Women for women in Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland and the Ukraine, funded by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
In recent years, British Section members have hosted annually women from the Balkans seeking to learn more about British democratic institutions and elections, local government and civic life, under the auspices of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
Women from Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia observed the 2010 British general election. In 2012 a delegation observed the London Mayoral election..