THREE MONTHS A COUNCILLOR I have been a Local Government Councillor for almost three months now. I use this space to integrate my art thinking, the local government activities I do and the politics. It’s a new way of working for me and a new space. A FEW MUSINGS ON FORM, SPACE AND ACTION This time I said I would …
One Month a Councillor
One Month a Councillor I have been a councillor for one month. It has been a very busy month: Here is a taster of what I have been doing: Training: I had a one to one from an officer from Democratic Services outlining all my responsibilities as a new councillor. I met all the directors of service and heard how …
Political Creativity
Here is the content of my presentation for the Southport Labour Party Women’s Forum (November 2017)
Poppies, Peace and Remembrance
images: Carran Waterfield: A stray poppy in my garden, Labour Party Campaign Launch, Little Blue Man, Dorset (courtesy Mary Booker)
Why I am part of the moving wood
I am so happy to be back at my Cumbrian outpost. This coming weekend I am joined by a group of creative people who bring their talent and ideas to work on something that requires “not knowing”. It’s a brave state of mind to be in and marks the beginning of several new pieces of work we will create inspired …
The Wood Begins To Move
It has been tumultuous recently with Brexit, the Labour party machinations and the disturbing power struggles of people who would lead us. I have always been of the socialist persuasion but I wouldn’t call myself very active. However this time I have been compelled to do something because for once I have seen the actions and example of a leader …