Well the Wedding is over and so is my Village Fete. Both were very enjoyable and tiring for the participants. Obviously I couldn't watch the wedding until the evening but it was a lovely affair and so very British. Just what the Country needs right now, something to cheer us all up, reconfirm what we are and bring in loads of money! How kind the weather was as well. Just the right mix of sun and cloud and, in our case, a slightly chilly wind that kept people off the beach. The crowds in London are amazing and I think it would be a very brave terrorist that would try to mix it with them. Everyone was so cheerful and having a really good time.
Our Fete was much the same but without the crowds, somehow our advertising didn't get around enough, will have to think up a different strategy next time. It was rather difficult , being so close to the election, as I have been working very long hours in the office and am hampered by what I can say during the run up to the elections. Next year I would like to have a really good Fete for St Georges Day, sunday 23rd April combined with a celebration of the Queen's Jubilee, something with Morris Dancers and maypole Dancing and games for the children. We had space hopper races and they were hugely popular, we will have to try that again next year. I have learnt so much this year that it will be so much easier next time. But I have to get a bigger Committee.
Roll on next thursday now, that is election day and I hope that my colleagues and I will all be returned. These last four years have been a really interesting time and I know we have learnt a lot and we would like to continue to serve the people of Moordown for at least another four years. It might sound smug, but when I drive around Moordown in my little car I feel really proud of how we have managed to make it a better place than it was when we were elected in May 2007. The streets are much cleaner, and on the whole litter free, whilst there are inconsiderate or lazy people we will never be able to keep it spotless, but we have done our best. The road markings have been repainted several times, the pot holes have been repaired, the graffitti has gone and the whole place looks cared for, Oh and don't forget the crossing in Malvern road. There will be hanging baskets in Wimborne Road come the summer. But there is still much to do, Parts of Ripon Road are in serious need of resurfacing and the whole of Shirley Road, I shall make that a priority , if I get elected, it may take a couple of years to get done but I think once the traffic people see the problems they will put it on the list. I also think we still need more equipment for both the two playgrounds, we will have to try and find a way to raise some money for that.
If you are concerned about the AV my response would be vote NO. This is an expensive ploy by Nick Clegg, agreed with by David Cameron to make it look like the L/Ds are actually doing something worthwhile. I don't think it has been thought through fully and despite all the YES people saying it works for Australia, they fail to mention that voting is compulsory in Australia. If we went along the Yes vote they would need to make the vote compulsory or nobody would bother voting. That would take away your inalienable right to vote or not as you choose. Many people worked hard for universal sufferage and that includes your right NOT to vote as well, if that is how you see it.
Any comments please e mail me : sue4moordown@aol.com
VOTE CONSERVATIVE ON THURSDAY - AND NO TO AV
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