On 29th January 2010, the ground was broken to signify the beginning of the construction phase of the £30 Million Orford Park Community Sports Hub Project in Warrington. I’m absolutely delighted for Warrington Borough Council, and in particular the indefatigable Orford Park Project Manager Duncan Richardson, who has driven this…
NZRA 9 November 2009: What do you think of when it comes to conferences in the UK? Overly packed seminar programmes of mixed quality? Not enough breaks to network? Cheesed off sponsors who’ve been hidden in the broom cupboard? Empty seats on the last day? I could go on, but…
November 3, 2009: Having spent three days with the New Zealand Recreation Association in Hastings, Hawkes Bay this week, I have some observations to share. Polticians Chris Tremain NZMP and Lawrence Yule – Mayor of Hastings hugely impressive opening speeches – they actually get sport and recreation! A conference floor buzzing…
I was invited to write an article for the Locum Review over three years ago.. I dug it out today… I wonder how far my predictions were from the reality of where we are today? I’ll let you decide.. Going for Gold Can the official targets for 2012 be hit?…