At the last COuncil Meeting we had to decide whether to stay with the current Cabinet and Leader system or go for an elected Mayor. Personally I am not in favour of either believing that the old committee system where everyone could play a decision making role was far better and kept COuncillors better informed. However when push comes to shove it seems to me that an elected Mayor is more democratic than a Leader elected solely by the majority group. However, as you might expect the Administration voted through the status quo.
Add comment November 17, 2009
susettepalmer
Knit and Natter!
Book is selling well and those of you who are local and want to see it before purchasing should go to Hendon Library’s first ‘Knit and Natter day’ on Thursday 19th at 2.00. Brilliant idea for local knitters to get together( whether they want to knit gloves or not!). I can’t get to this one but hope to be at the next.
Add comment November 17, 2009
susettepalmer
Tags: Knitting
Easy Council
At Tuesday’s Council Meeting the Administration made clear that they are still sticking to this idiotic theory. Do residents really want a Council run like a budget airline?
They also refused to sanction any real joined up thinking between Barnet Brent and Camden in the Cricklewood area. However it does look as though we may get the ‘No drinking zone ‘pushed by my clleague Cllr Monroe Palmer which is very good news.
Add comment November 8, 2009
susettepalmer
Middlesex University Civic Dinner
Splendid dinner in the new Rickett Quadrangle with entertainment from musical students and food introductions from the Chef! I usually find dinner table conversation difficult but it all went with a swing. I hope it will prove to be an annual event (and that I will be invited!.)
Add comment November 8, 2009
susettepalmer
The book, at last.
Book now published and available from bookshops etc. Cover price £9.99. £7.99 from me (postage £1.50). I am doing a signing/demonstration at Borders Brent Cross 2.00 on Sunday 22nd November. To order send an email to susette@susetteknits.org.uk. You can pay by cheque or Paypal.
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susettepalmer
Book Launch
There will be a book signing for my book ‘Cozy Gloves’ 30 different patterns for knitted gloves and Mittens, at Borders at Brent Cross (the bit across the road from the main shopping centre) on Sunday 22nd November at 2.0′clock. A perfect Christmas or Channukah present for a knitting friend.
Add comment October 25, 2009
susettepalmer
BNP
I had mixed feelings about Thursday’s Question Time which I watched with friends.On the whole I think it was better to have Griffin on the programme where he was clearly held to account by the panel and the audience but I feel that a more varied set of questions would have shown up the BNP on other issues.
I am not altogether surprised that they appear to have made members from the programme-a fact I deplore.
As Chris Hunhe said there clearly are social problems to be answered and where other political parties make an effort to deal with them they can beat the BNP. The BNP didn’t increase their vote to win the Euroseats-Labour lost it.
Add comment October 25, 2009
susettepalmer
New Arrival
I have just received a preview copy of my book, ‘Cozy Gloves’. Very exciting.
Add comment September 29, 2009
susettepalmer
Tags: Knitting
Back from Bournemouth and raring to go.
Inspiring Conference and good to see the opinion polls rising – the Sunday Times commented we were neck and neck with Labour. It is clear to me , though I don’t suppose it will be to the politically otherwise committed people reading this, that the combination of Nick Cleg and Vince Cable with Chris Hunhe at the Home Office would be far better for this country than Cameron and Osbourne.
Add comment September 29, 2009
susettepalmer
ANOTHER ORWELLIAN DIKTAT BY GOVERNMENT
The latest people added to those who need to undergo security checks are to be parents who take a group of children to Youth Clubs or after school activities. This is suspicion gone mad. As author Philip Pullman says it is “corrosive to healthy social interaction”. I am glad to say that the Liberal Democrat shadow Home Office Minister Chris Hunhe has come out strongly against such a requirement calling it, quite rightly, “a disproportionate response that risks deterring volunteers.”
Add comment September 11, 2009
susettepalmer
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