Had some busy patches in July, partly due to ongoing training, one of which was a very interesting session on dementia. It certainly helps to have a better understanding of what a dementia sufferer may well be going through.I attended an extra Hill Trust meeting where we looked at ways to market the Phoenix Centre more effectively. It was very productive with a lot of ideas bounced around. The centre is a great asset to Townhill yet there are people who live locally who still don't even know it exists! Together I am sure we can introduce improvements which will ensure it's future, and be of even more benefit to the community.
A Hearing? Yet another new one for me as this is something that crops up from time to time linked to the Licensing Committee, where three out of the full committee hear one-off license applications, and decide whether or not to grant them. A bit of a steep learning curve as I was only drafted in at the last minute, but it was interesting enough (albeit somewhat lengthy, from 9.15 to nearly 1pm!) that I would not be adverse to being involved again.
In complete contrast with standard councillor life, I have managed to get to my Voices on the Hill choir a couple of times. A distant cry from what I usually sing as in the past few weeks we have been trying out relatively contemporary pop numbers such as "Roar" by Katy Perry, and Coldplay's "Fix you". Definitely different!
Les
