NW Conference, Prescot
It was odd to hold our NW conference yesterday, the weekend after the National Spring Conference in Liverpool and surprisingly, well attended. My husband had volunteered me to help – my job was to issue conference badges and write ones for those coming on the day ….. what a hoot …. my spelling is appalling and I’ve never come across some of the places people came from either. I put a E not an A in Wirral (ie squirrel). Neither did I recognise an MP (I’ve only been to Southport once , for a course at a college) but at least I’d read articles he’d written and knew how to spell his name and not compound my embarrassment which was a great hoot to the man sitting next to me!
The training I did, courtesy of ALDC, was as always brill and I’m ready to put my new knowledge and skills into action. Next job on my list to get my nomination papers signed so I can re-stand as a Cllr – I must be nuts to offer to do another four year stint. I enjoy helping residents and meeting new people and being involved with residents groups but really, really, really dislike long, formal, boring meetings.
Highest rated case work referral for the past month is RATS and roof damage due to squirrels! One even came from under a bush by the entrance to the Town Hall last week to say hello as I passed! I spoke to the gentleman on reception to report it, to be told not to worry they come inside when it’s quiet to play in the foyer! A purge is needed!
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