Was looking around at the blogs this evening - sad I know. Even Mayor's need an evening off!
However, must draw your attention to http://5thnovember.blogspot.com/ or Guido Fawkes blog (as listed in my blogroll).
He has posted a fantastic caption competition using a 'rather unfortunate' photo taken at the press conference from the PM and Ruth Kelly MP. Also read the comments posted...very funny.
Ruth 'its not only my fault but also many others for embarrassing the Government' Kelly is still making the hole that she so wonderfully dug, even bigger!!!
Saturday, 13 January 2007
Link for hitch to Morocco....
I have just found the web link for Kitty Webster's hitch to Morocco. From this link, you'll be able to find out more about the charity for which she is doing all of this wonderful work.
The link is: http://www.lcd.org.uk/events/hitch/... There is also a permanent link below!
The link is: http://www.lcd.org.uk/events/hitch/... There is also a permanent link below!
Jamie Pearce on BBC Radio 2
Got an update on the Jamie Pearce launch - BBC Radio 2 have listed it to play...in fact they played it today.
You can hear his music on http://www.myspace.com/jamiepearcemusic. The link is on my 'Wells Links' below.
You can hear his music on http://www.myspace.com/jamiepearcemusic. The link is on my 'Wells Links' below.
Hitch Hiking and conformist coffee.....
Was very busy in Pickwicks today. Checkouts still 'down', so having to write all the receipts out by hand. Anyway, some of my writing started to look rather odd by the end of the day - but it's very different to allow your brain to do some work for once.
A customer complained that we don't make our coffee like some of the major chains! Well it's a bit pointless having an independent coffee shop and being exactly like everyone else, isn't it? Anyway, our coffee is of a better bean - well that's what I think!!!
Had a fab reception in the Mayor's Parlour this evening. Kitty Webster, from Wells, has been raising money for 'Link Community Development', which is a charity that operates in Africa. Kitty plans to send a hefty cheque to the charity in February - with the help of proceeds from various events. One of which is a grand raffle - with prizes kindly donated by local independent shops.
The winners of this raffle came to the Parlour this evening to collect their prize. Kitty laid on drinks and nibbles. The reception was short, but good fun. All the prize winners were very pleased.
The next part of Kitty's adventure, is to hike (ion behalf and in co-operation with the charity) to Morocco! Well best of British to her - I know the City of Wells will cheer her on. If you would like to sponsor Kitty, please contact the Town Hall.
May just chill out for the rest of this evening..... phew!!
A customer complained that we don't make our coffee like some of the major chains! Well it's a bit pointless having an independent coffee shop and being exactly like everyone else, isn't it? Anyway, our coffee is of a better bean - well that's what I think!!!
Had a fab reception in the Mayor's Parlour this evening. Kitty Webster, from Wells, has been raising money for 'Link Community Development', which is a charity that operates in Africa. Kitty plans to send a hefty cheque to the charity in February - with the help of proceeds from various events. One of which is a grand raffle - with prizes kindly donated by local independent shops.
The winners of this raffle came to the Parlour this evening to collect their prize. Kitty laid on drinks and nibbles. The reception was short, but good fun. All the prize winners were very pleased.
The next part of Kitty's adventure, is to hike (ion behalf and in co-operation with the charity) to Morocco! Well best of British to her - I know the City of Wells will cheer her on. If you would like to sponsor Kitty, please contact the Town Hall.
May just chill out for the rest of this evening..... phew!!
Friday's update
Am a day behind at the mo.
Spent most of Friday working from home updating work stuff. Pretty much there now.
Then, late afternoon popped into the Town Hall to see my Diary Secretary and get an update on issues.
Had a great evening. Went over for supper with the Mayoress (Julie) and her husband (Martin). Had a great time - I even helped in the preperation of the chilli!! Which for those who know me, is pretty radical.
Was also joined by a mate of mine, Rob and another neighbour who is a dear friend of mine - Hillary. Haven't rally had much time to catch up with them lately. However, we all had a nice meal and a good natter....
Spent most of Friday working from home updating work stuff. Pretty much there now.
Then, late afternoon popped into the Town Hall to see my Diary Secretary and get an update on issues.
Had a great evening. Went over for supper with the Mayoress (Julie) and her husband (Martin). Had a great time - I even helped in the preperation of the chilli!! Which for those who know me, is pretty radical.
Was also joined by a mate of mine, Rob and another neighbour who is a dear friend of mine - Hillary. Haven't rally had much time to catch up with them lately. However, we all had a nice meal and a good natter....
Friday, 12 January 2007
Mayor's Diary for 11th January 2007 - published in the Wells Journal
This is a quiet time for Mayoral events. After a ‘full on’ December, the beginning of January is a gracious start to what will turn out to be a frantic race to the finishing line.
Yes, it’s only 19 weeks left, so much to do – so little time to do it in.
The events, functions and meetings all start exploding onto my diary from this week. So, I enjoyed the break – but really missed the buzz of being ‘out on duty’.
With my spare time last week, I created what is called a ‘blog’. A blog is a website, usually for an individual or organisation, which is presented in the form of an on-line diary.
My blog is my own bit of cyber space. I can add my ideas and thoughts, as regularly as I want. Some other blog owners update their blogs several times daily – others weekly.
What’s really clever about blogs is that anyone viewing the site, which is as available as any other web site, can leave comments if they so wish.
Once you get into blogging, it is quite addictive. I’ve discovered loads of bloggers from this country and around the world talking about alsorts of things.
A blog is easy to set up and manage. Anyway, please feel free to view mine 24/7 at: www.mow633.blogspot.com.
I’ll try my best to update it daily, with loads of stuff which I’m unable (due to space) print in my diary.
Also, please don’t worry if you haven’t got access to a computer, as I’ll still publish my weekly diary in the Wells Journal (with the continuing generosity of the Mid Somerset Series).
Over the next week my diary includes Council meetings including the full City Council meeting (Thursday), a raffle for Community Link Development and the annual service to commemorate Bishop Bekynton.
Yes, it’s only 19 weeks left, so much to do – so little time to do it in.
The events, functions and meetings all start exploding onto my diary from this week. So, I enjoyed the break – but really missed the buzz of being ‘out on duty’.
With my spare time last week, I created what is called a ‘blog’. A blog is a website, usually for an individual or organisation, which is presented in the form of an on-line diary.
My blog is my own bit of cyber space. I can add my ideas and thoughts, as regularly as I want. Some other blog owners update their blogs several times daily – others weekly.
What’s really clever about blogs is that anyone viewing the site, which is as available as any other web site, can leave comments if they so wish.
Once you get into blogging, it is quite addictive. I’ve discovered loads of bloggers from this country and around the world talking about alsorts of things.
A blog is easy to set up and manage. Anyway, please feel free to view mine 24/7 at: www.mow633.blogspot.com.
I’ll try my best to update it daily, with loads of stuff which I’m unable (due to space) print in my diary.
Also, please don’t worry if you haven’t got access to a computer, as I’ll still publish my weekly diary in the Wells Journal (with the continuing generosity of the Mid Somerset Series).
Over the next week my diary includes Council meetings including the full City Council meeting (Thursday), a raffle for Community Link Development and the annual service to commemorate Bishop Bekynton.
Full City Council in a Morning Suit.....the others wear one!
Today (thursday) has gone very fast indeed!
Fairly busy in Pickwicks all day!
This evening I chaired the full City Council meeting in the Town Hall. The agenda was quite short as there hasn't been many metings over the christmas holidays.
However, we had a very interesting update on the 'Princes Road' issue (this is an area which could possibly be regenerated). More developments on that no doubt fairly soon!
Other than that it was a straight forward meeting. I always get a bit nervous when chairing these sorts of meetings as they are fairly formal.
However, often get through it ok. I often wish that, during the meeting, time would scoot along - as then the meeting would be finished quicker. One of the highlights of the full council meetings is that I can use it as an excuse to dress in my Morning Suit (no tails).
I chose a Morning Suit as my 'best suit' as I have seen many of the Mayors and Chairman of Cities and Unitary Authorities wearing them. I thought - we are a city - so the Maoyr of Wells should wear one!
Quite what I'm going to do with it afterwards - is anyones guess.
Fairly busy in Pickwicks all day!
This evening I chaired the full City Council meeting in the Town Hall. The agenda was quite short as there hasn't been many metings over the christmas holidays.
However, we had a very interesting update on the 'Princes Road' issue (this is an area which could possibly be regenerated). More developments on that no doubt fairly soon!
Other than that it was a straight forward meeting. I always get a bit nervous when chairing these sorts of meetings as they are fairly formal.
However, often get through it ok. I often wish that, during the meeting, time would scoot along - as then the meeting would be finished quicker. One of the highlights of the full council meetings is that I can use it as an excuse to dress in my Morning Suit (no tails).
I chose a Morning Suit as my 'best suit' as I have seen many of the Mayors and Chairman of Cities and Unitary Authorities wearing them. I thought - we are a city - so the Maoyr of Wells should wear one!
Quite what I'm going to do with it afterwards - is anyones guess.
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