Visions & Voices

Spent last night at Worcester Cathedral for the preview of their annual Visions & Voices exhibition. Over 200 schools in the County have contributed works: Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, 6th Form Colleges and Art Colleges alike. I have to say, some of the works were breathtaking. Whilst looking at a long stop night time photograph of a London street scene, I overheard the chap behind me say that if it had been in a gallery he would have paid money for it. It was a real pleasure to hear people saying how impressed they were with the work of these youngsters, a welcome change from the usual disparaging remarks one hears.

Malvern 150

Have just returned from a very sunny morning at Malvern 150, celebrating 150 years since the arrival of a railway service at Great Malvern. It may be called Malvern 150, but I'm pleased say that there were a lot more than 150 people there. Lots of memorabilia, not just about Great Malvern station, although the displays by the Civic Society were excellent, but several Morgan cars, and an antique bus. It was great to see Harriett Baldwin our new MP unveiling a commemorative totem. She and her husband Jim, who I know has a real interest in all things steam, seemed very pleased to be involved. Congratulations to all those that helped organise the event, and let's hope that government can see sense and start investing in our railways once more.

Malvern District Scouts AGM

Spent this evening at the Scouts AGM. Congratulations to all those who received an award this evening, and there were plenty of them, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Scout Leaders alike. I believe that organisations like the scouting movement really can make a difference to children's lives, helping to shape them to become more useful members of society.

Pledge | Stamp Out Stigma

Pledge | Stamp Out Stigma

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Elizabeth Fitzroy Patio

Monday 17th May 2010:

Spent the morning discussing what I wanted to achieve as Chairman for the year. Top of my list was improved communication, so here I am.

Stood for approximately 50 photographs, one of which, hopefully, will appear on this blog, and on the Council website shortly.

Spent a very pleasant hour on a very warm and sunny afternoon at the Elizabeth Fitzroy Support home in Malvern. The local Rotary club had raised funds for, and built, a large patio area for the residents to use. The patio was officially opened by Michael Brinton, the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire. Malvern Rotary are to be congratulated on an excellent initiative. The centre now has plans for improving the garden as a whole, and I look forward to being involved when the plans start to come to fruition.