Apologies for leaving early,but 5pm my body shuts down as I push myself through each day struggling against some un-diagnose-able immune disorder - greatly exacerbated 7+years of stress with first mother and then father dying (very slowly from dementia) (and I was living with him most of that time) - then two inter-continental moves!First to Bulgaria, then back to Bedford!
I found the meeting quite inspiring. It was great to see the individuals who have already stepped forward and taken responsibility for different areas. And I thank all of us who took the time to show up to the meeting and Kim who made her communications in advance from a distance.
I think the idea that the festival be promoted as Gardens and "something" festival is a great one. (e.g. Bedford Gardens and more) Bedford and surrounds
Gardens and hand produce. But should keep the well know name Bedford Garden Festival. The concern about the lack of rain is very valid.
(I'll say more about both these points in a while.)
Firstly, who am I to suddenly show up and claim to have anything relevant to say?
You heard me answer Brian that we had actually met before - in 2009 (I said 2008 - by mistake) when I organised a talent show on the green opposite the municipal buildings. It was attended for free by 400+ of our darker-skinned brother sisters and children - who roared and clapped with delight. See this very edited video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTAbsaKO0JY
I end here for now. Have things to offer/ideas to share as time permits, and I have chatted to the relevant person.
I found the meeting quite inspiring. It was great to see the individuals who have already stepped forward and taken responsibility for different areas. And I thank all of us who took the time to show up to the meeting and Kim who made her communications in advance from a distance.
I think the idea that the festival be promoted as Gardens and "something" festival is a great one. (e.g. Bedford Gardens and more) Bedford and surrounds
Gardens and hand produce. But should keep the well know name Bedford Garden Festival. The concern about the lack of rain is very valid.
(I'll say more about both these points in a while.)
Firstly, who am I to suddenly show up and claim to have anything relevant to say?
You heard me answer Brian that we had actually met before - in 2009 (I said 2008 - by mistake) when I organised a talent show on the green opposite the municipal buildings. It was attended for free by 400+ of our darker-skinned brother sisters and children - who roared and clapped with delight. See this very edited video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTAbsaKO0JY
I end here for now. Have things to offer/ideas to share as time permits, and I have chatted to the relevant person.
