Past Events
The following list of our previous events is posted here as a matter of record and to give anyone new to the TRG a feeling for some of the activities that we offer.
March Policy Supper - with John Gummer MP
11/3/2010
7pm, The Barley Mow
Guest Speaker: John Gummer MP. Following up on his essay for the recent TRG pamphlet "Copenhagen and Beyond", Mr Gummer will be speaking about where we go next with environment policy.
Tickets: £15pp (includes a fish and chip supper - please advise us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking)
TRG Cymru Reception
9/3/2010
6.30pm, Tuesday, 9th March 2010
Bar 8 Function Room, Terra Nova Bar, Cardiff Bay
Guest of Honour: Nick Bourne AM, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the National Assembly and TRG Patron.
Tickets complimentary.
Download the flyer for the event here
TRG at Spring Conference
27/2/2010
TRG and Power 2010: The British Constitution - Time for Change
5.30pm,Saturday 27th February 2010
Meeting Room 3, The Hilton, Brighton (Please note: this is within the secure zone)
Panel includes: The Rt Hon Sir George Young, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons; The Rt Hon The Lord Trimble, former First Minister of Northern Ireland; and Pam Giddy, Director of Power2010.
Refreshments available.
TRG President's Drinks Reception
9.30pm, Saturday 27th February 2010
Osborne Room, The Hilton, Brighton (Please note that this is within the secure zone)
Please join the TRG President, the Rt Hon Ken Clarke QC MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business for a drinks reception.
Please note that this event is TRG Members Only. Please ensure your membership is up to date. It will be possible to join TRG on the night.
The Copenhagen Review Panel: What Was Achieved at Copenhagen, What Wasn't and Where Do We Go Next?
6.15pm
9/2/2010
Committee Room E, Westminster House, 7 Millbank
A question time panel discussion with:
Tim Yeo MP, Chairman of the Environmental Audit Committee and former Shadow Secretary of State;
Rt Hon John Gummer MP, Former Environment Secretary and Chairman of the Quality of Life Task Force;
David Green, Chief Executive, UK Business Council for Sustainable Energy;
Greg Barker MP (TBC), Shadow Minister for Climate Change.
Following the discussion, there will be a champagne and canapes reception to mark the launch of the TRG discussion pamphlet "Copenhagen and Beyond".
February Policy Supper
7pm
8/2/2010
The Barley Mow
With David Skelton, PPC for North Durham and Deputy Director of the Parliamentary Resources Unit, on the topic of Working Class Conservatism.January Policy Supper with David Mundell MP
7pm
18/1/2010
The Barley Mow
Guest Speaker: David Mundell MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland on the subject of Why Scotland Needs a Conservative Government.
TRG Christmas Reception
7pm
2/12/2009
The Cabinet Room, The Carlton Club
Guest of Honour: Sir George Young MP, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons and TRG Patron.
Download the booking form for the Reception here
The International Dinner & Lecture
7.30pm
25/11/2009
Cavalry and Guards Club
Guest of Honour: The Rt Hon Sir John Major, KG CH
Download the flyer for the dinner here
Student Reception with Sir John Major
6pm
25/11/2009
Royal Overseas League
Tickets: £12 (STRG Members); £17 (non-members, includes complimentary membership)
Download the flyer for the Reception here
TRG Action Day in Luton
10.30am
14/11/2009
Luton South
Campaign Day in support of Nigel Huddleston, PPC for Luton South
We need your help to win this seat!
For more information about this Action Day or future campaigning activities, please contact the TRG Chairman, Tim Crockford,
Young Professionals Bowling Night
8pm
4/11/2009
All Star Lanes, Brick Lane
Young Professional Social Event
Tickets costs £8.50 per game and can be purchased on the night.
Policy Supper with Phillip Blond
7pm
12/10/2009
Barley Mow, Westminster
Party Conference 2009: Ken Clarke's Late Night Reception
11pm-1am
7/10/2009
French Suite, Midland Hotel
Rt Hon Ken Clarke QC MP on behalf of the Board of the TRG, invites TRG members to join him for Champagne and Cake.
Strictly TRG Members only.
Party Conference 2009: The database state': privacy under threat
12.30pm
7/10/2009
Stanley Suite, Midland Hotel
Speakers: Shami Chakrabati (Director of Liberty), Chris Grayling MP (Shadow Home Secretary) and Desmond Browne QC (Chairman of the Bar Council). Chaired by Oliver Heald MP, Chairman of the Society of Conservative Lawyers.
Co-hosted with the Society of Conservative Lawyers.
Party Conference 2009: The Big Debate
6pm
6/10/2009
Charter 4, Manchester Conference Centre
Speakers: Rt Hon Lord Trimble on the the British Constitution; Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP on Reform of the Public Services; Steven Norris on Business and the Economy; and Tony Hawkhead on Building Communities and Mending Britain's Broken Society.
Wine and Canape reception to follow.Party Conference 2009: TRG Foreign Affairs Brunch
10am
6/10/2009
Chester Suite, Midland Hotel
Party Conference 2009: TRG Mainstream Reception
6pm
5/10/2009
6pm, Fairclough Suite, Midland Hotel
Damian Green MP, Shadow Immigration Minister and Vice President of the Tory Reform Group, invites you to join him for the TRG Mainstream Conference Reception
Guest of Honour: Chloe Smith, Newly elected MP for Norwich North
Wine & Canapes Reception
Young Professionals - Cocktails at Dusk
25/8/2009
7pm until late
Bombay Sapphire Dusk Bar, Somerset House, London
Come and join us for some cocktails overlooking the Thames. Entrance is free.
Policy Supper with Ben Wallace MP
20/7/2009
7pm, the Barley Mow
Topic: What Next for Iran?
Summer Jazz Reception 2009
14/7/2009
7pm, The Museum of Garden History
Hosted by Ken Clarke MP with Guest of Honour Jeremy Hunt MP
TRG Reformers Club Dinner 2009
7pm
11/3/2009
Guest of Honour:
Rt Hon Lord Heseltine CH
Former Deputy Prime Minister
Patron of the TRG
More information available soon
President's Dinner 2009
19/5/2009
7pm, The Reform Club
Hosted by Ken Clarke MP
Guest of Honour Lord (Chris) Patten
TRG Christmas Reception 2008
7pm-9pm
11/12/2008
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! With apologies, we have had to cancel the Christmas Party this year. All cheques will be returned.
The Foreign Secretaries' Dinner & TRG International Lecture 2008
7pm
28/11/2008
Hosted by The Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind QC MP (Foreign Secretary 1995-7)
Guest of Honour:
The Rt Hon William Hague MP Shadow Foreign Secretary
In the presence of:
The Rt Hon The Lord Carrington of Upton CH GCMG MC Foreign Secretary 1979-81
The Rt Hon The Lord Howe of Aberavon CH QC Foreign Secretary 1983-89
The Rt Hon The Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE Foreign Secretary 1989-95
Booking Form available here
TRG @ Conservative Spring Forum with Damian Green MP
6pm
14/3/2008
Shadow Minister for Immigration
The Pitcher and Piano
108 The Quayside
Newcastle
Members Only
Policy Supper with Baroness Warsi
7pm
11/3/2008
Shadow Secretary of State for Community Cohesion
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
MEMBERS ONLY
The Annual Macmillan Lecture with Rt Hon David Davis MP
7pm
27/2/2008
Shadow Home Secretary
St Stephen Club
34 Queen Anne Gate
Westminster
LondonTickets: £10
Tory Reformers Dinner with Rt Hon Nicholas Soames MP
7pm
18/2/2008
MEMBERS ONLY
TRG Wales Policy Supper with Cheryl Gillan MP
7pm
17/2/2008
Shadow Secretary of State for Wales
Is Progressive Conservatism the future in Wales?
The No Sign Bar
Wind Street
Swansea
Tickets: £10 for members of TRG and £12 for guests
Policy Supper with Nick Herbert MP
7pm
11/2/2008
Shadow Secretary of State for Justice
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
MEMBERS ONLY
TRG Young Professional's Network with Stephen Crabb MP
7pm
4/2/2008
The youngest Conservative Member of Parliament
Doon Bar
Albannach
66 Trafalgar Square
London
Guests and new members welcome!
The youngest Conservative Member of Parliament Doon Bar Albannach 66 Trafalgar Square London Guests and new members welcome!
7pm
28/1/2008
Chaired by Damian Green MPMacmillan Room
Portcullis House
Parliament
Student TRG Winter Drinks with Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke MP
6.30pm
23/1/2008
Room E
7 Millbank
Westminster
London
TRG Annual General Meeting
5.30pm
14/1/2008
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
Policy Supper with Jeremy Hunt MP
7pm
14/1/2008
What Role for Government in Culture?
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
MEMBERS ONLY
The TRG's Annual Christmas Party
7.30pm
12/12/2007
With guest of honour, The Rt Hon The Lord Walker of Worcester MBE
The East India Club
16 St James's Square
Westminster
London
Dinner with Rt Hon Sir John Major CH
7.30pm
26/11/2007
Ten years after leaving office, Sir John Major will share his observations on politics
Hosted by the Rt Hon Lord Hurd
with vote of thanks by
the Rt Hon Lord Heseltine
Policy Supper with Theresa Villiers MP
7pm
17/11/2007
Gridlock Britain - How Do We Get Around?
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
Student TRG Quiz Night
7pm
8/11/2007
with Jonathon Isaby of the Daily Telegraph in the chair!
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
TRG International Lecture 2007 with Andrew Mitchell MP
7pm
23/10/2007
UN Reform and the Responsibility to Protect
Jubilee Room
House of Commons
Westminster
London
Policy Supper with Dr Andrew Murrison MP
7pm
15/10/2007
How Should We Defend Ourselves?
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
TRG-Groundwork Breakfast Looking After Number 1: Is Personal Aspiration Killing Communities? - TRG@Conference 2007
8pm
3/10/2007
With Alistair Burt MP and Sayeeda Warsi (Other speakers TBC)
Imperial 2
The Imperial Hotal
318 Promenade
Blackpool
The State of the Union Debate - TRG@Conference 2007
6.30pm
1/10/2007
With David Mundell MP, Nick Bourne AM, Dominic Grieve MP and The Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind QC MP
The Crescent Room
The Claremont Hotel
270 Promenade
Blackpool
TRG-Mainstream Conference Reception - TRG@Conference 2007
7pm
30/9/2007
With guest of honour, Oliver Letwin MP
The Crescent Room
The Claremont Hotel
270 Promenade
Blackpool
Peel and the Origins of One Nation - TRG@Conference 2007
6pm
30/9/2007
The Rt Hon Lord Hurd presents the Conservative Party Conference Launch of his new book on the great party leader
The Crescent Room
The Claremont Hotel
270 Promenade
Blackpool
TRG Summer Reception 2007 with Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP and Rt. Hon. Lord David Trimble
6.30pm
9/7/2007
Celebrate the 30th Birthday of Reformer with "The Two Davids"!
The Roof Terrace
Local Government House
Smith Square
London
Launch of TRG Young Professionals
7pm
27/6/2007
Celebrate the end of New Labour in style!
A host of MPs and candidates from the 25-35 age range will be present
The Doon Bar
Albannach
62 Trafalgar Square
London
Policy Supper with Phillip Hammond MP
7pm
11/6/2007
What Happened to My Pension?
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
The Macmillan Lecture and Dinner with Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke QC MP and George Osbourne MP
7pm
22/5/2007
"The Two Chancellors"
in the presence of the Earl Stockton
The Cavalry and Guards Club
127 Piccadilly
London
Policy Supper with Rt Hon Lord Strathclyde
7pm
14/5/2007
What Role for the House of Lords?
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
Policy Supper with Andrew Lansley CBE MP
7pm
23/4/2007
An NHS in Crisis?
The Private Dining Room
Barley Mow Public House
104 Horseferry Road
London
Launch of "What's Wrong with British Foreign Policy?" with Lord Hurd and Sir Christopher Meyer
6.30pm
3/4/2007
Official launch of the TRG's latest publication
The Royal Overseas League
Park Place
St James's Street
London
Reception for Launch of TRG Wales with Nick Bourne AM
6.30pm
21/3/2007
Conference Room 21
The Welsh Assembly Building
Cardiff Bay
Panel Discussion Chaired by Edward Garnier QC MP
7pm
27/2/2007
Is it time for a written British Constitution?
Westminster Room (1st Floor)
Clarence Public House
53 Whitehall
London
Policy Supper with Caroline Spelman MP
7pm
19/2/2007
What's the Point in Local Government?
Westminster Room (1st Floor)
Clarence Public House
53 Whitehall
London
Student TRG Annual Parliamentary Party
7.30pm
29/1/2007
Hosted by The Rt Hon Ken Clarke QC MP
The Jubillee Room
Houses of Parliament
Policy Supper with Rt Hon David Davis MP
7pm
22/1/2007
Protecting Civil Liberties and Fighting Terrorism
Please note change of venue!
The Cabinet Room
The Carlton Club
69 St James' Street
London SW1A 1PJ
Annual General Meeting
5.30pm
22/1/2007
Please note change of venue!
The Library
The Carlton Club
69 St James' Street
London SW1A 1PJ
TRG Christmas Spectacular
7.30pm
4/12/2006
With Rt Hon Lord Howe of Aberavon CH Kt
St. Martins-in-the-Fields
Trafalgar Square
London