Revising the Recession
I once studied the philosophy of Michel Foucault the 20th century French writer. Foucault was renowned for his lateral thinking re-evaluating the way in which issues were explored. For instance he remarkably argued that the only sane people were those who actually suffered from mental illness as they had come to terms with their own fallibilities and could therefore rationalise their condition.

David adds his support to beating cancer
David attended a reception, recently that discussed the importance of keeping cancer high on the political agenda. MPs heard about Cancer Research UK’s new Commit To Beat Cancer campaign, which calls on the next Government to make the UK’s cancer outcomes among the best in Europe in the next ten years.

EDM 744 Dog Eating in the Philippines
Reflecting the values of animal welfare support in the area and his own personal concern over the terrible cruelty associated with the illegal dog meat trade in the Philippines, David has signed Mark Pritchard’s EDM 744

David praises organisers of the Ossie Stephens Tribute Concert organised by Stroud Brass Band Festival
‘Can I congratulate all those responsible for organising the recent Ossie Stephens Tribute Concert at the Sub Rooms. The Concert that recreated one of 40 years ago which then as now featured both Chalford and Nailsworth bands. The fact that the Subs was packed for this occasion says a great deal about the folk of the Stroud District who love their music and their brass bands in particular.

Internet worries
There is so much to commend the internet for. As a device for giving quick information, a range of differentiated sources, and immediacy for debate it cannot be beaten. Wikipedia has now become the established means by which you can pick up a biography of individuals that you need to find something out about rapidly. The fact that this is contributed to on a voluntary basis is all the more impressive.

Pot Holes
Now for dealing with one of the hot political topics of the moment – the number of pot holes currently afflicting our roads. Clearly the recent bad weather has exacerbated this situation but as both a cyclist and motorist I have learned to travel carefully.