David Ruffley MP is continuing his successful series of village tours- his innovative way of keeping in touch with his constituents and making himself accessible to local residents in the rural areas of his constituency.

Following the success of his recent village tour in Pakenham, Troston and Great Livermere, David will be out and about in Redgrave, Botesdale, Rickinghall and Hinderclay on Saturday 19 July from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

David will be accompanied by District Councillor Sara Michell and County Councillor Charles Michell.

David, Sara and Charles will be outside Redgrave Community Shop at 10.30am. This shop has been set up by the community and is run by volunteers from the community. It stocks everyday items of food and drink and is proving a great success. Press and photographers are invited to attend at 10.30am.

At other times during the morning and afternoon David, Sara and Charles will be calling on constituents in each of the four villages and dropping in to the village shops and pubs. Timings in each village are as follows:

10.00-11.00 Redgrave, (Community Shop at 10.30)

11.15-1.45 Botesdale & Rickinghall (Botesdale Post Office at 11.45)

2.00-3.00 Hinderclay (village hall at 2.15)

Anyone from these villages who would like to raise any issues with David, Sara or Charles is welcome to drop by for an informal chat. No appointment is necessary.

David said: 'I am pioneering a new way of keeping in touch with my constituents and making myself accessible to local residents in the rural areas of my constituency by organising a series of village tours. I see it as an essential part of my work as the local MP to keep in touch with all parts of my constituency, not just the main towns.

'I am including specific timetabled stops during my village visits so if my constituents particularly want to see me there is a set time and place for them to do so. But anyone is welcome to stop me for a chat at any time- that is what I am there for.

I look forward to meeting residents of Redgrave, Botesdale, Rickinghall and Hinderclay on Saturday.'