Soroptimist International of Weston-super-Mare held a very successful fund-raising event at The Winter gardens in the town, “An
Evening with Ann Widdecombe”. Over 200 guests sat down to listen to the former politician deliver a highly entertaining account of her life in
politics, her career as a novelist and her involvement in “Strictly Come Dancing”. Following the talk Ann answered questions from the audience on a
variety of subjects for almost an hour. Nothing was taboo and Ann answered every question honestly and in her trademark forthright manner. This was then
followed by a book signing session and a buffet. The event raised over £800:00 for the Women’s Refuge thanks to Miss Widdecombe’s generosity. The event was covered in the local press see http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/ann_s_new_novel_1_1327316#.T6WEGx1camE.email