International Security Strategy Minister, and Aldershot MP, Gerald Howarth, and his wife Lizzie, joined Steve Brine and local Conservative members at a garden party in Compton.
Blessed with decent weather, guests heard the Mr Howarth discuss a number of issues, including his role as Minister at the MoD, relations with the EU and our work in Afghanistan and Libya.
Steve said: "We were thrilled that Gerald was able to take time out of his own hectic schedule to come and join us in this beautiful part of the world. I know speaking to guests afterwards that they were delighted to listen to the Minister this afternoon."
Pictured; Steve joins Gerald and Lizzie Howarth with host Peter Ashcroft