Conference yesterday was very enjoyable in between attending the Federation of Small Business Reception and meeting the Ambassdors of Ireland and Georgia I also managed a swim in the sea and 5k jog.
Feel I am making a bit of progress with the fitness had a 5k jog and swim again today meet a group of ex Royal Marines who sleep rough on Brighton seafront very different from the typical homeless people you meet the do not appear to do drugs or have alcohol problems like so many of the homesless but live a very displined life most of the time working out running and swimming. I skrink would put them down as having classic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder really great bunch of guys.
Highlight of the day was not Gordon's keynote speach in fact I choose to jog when that was on but meeting Emind Barck the Former Prime Minister of Isreal at the Labour friends of Isreal event.
Today I have photo calls and will be speaking about Broadband speeds in front fellow Parliamentary Candidates and IT Professionals at a Eurim event.
The evening ends with the Labour Students Disco always the highpoint of Conference.
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Latest Party Conference update
It has been an interesting few days at Party Conference following my jog or rather part jog part walk from West Pier to the Brighton Marina, I headed to a event hosted by the Motorsports Association with Damon Hill, President of the BRDC, Steve Rider and Adam Parsons where we discussed finding future British Sports Stars.
Was a very good event Damon was on form as normal was nice to see him again since Brands Hatch last Sunday Gerry Sutcliffe the current Minister of Sport and Richard Carbon former Minister of Sport were both also in attendance.
The issue the I choose to raise was how in the UK we have a habit of hating winners be it in Sport, Business or other walks of life it is more of cultural problem and so different to North America where people who achieve are seen as hero’s not villains.
Following talks with a fellow Parliamentary Candidate it was agreed we would set up the Labour Motorsports Group which will seek to promote a greater understanding of the Motorsport Industry amongst the Party.
Later in the afternoon I did an interview Swiss Radio before doing a photo shoot with the Royal British Legion after which I had a very chilled couple of drinks with Kate Gunner.
The evening consisted of Dinner with the Chairman of A4E a company that helps the long term unemployed with training and motivation to get into employment.
A bit of wondering around the Conference before heading to town where after meeting some Brighton student s I ended up in a nightclub called Tru dancing until about 1:30 am.
The day a head consists for Gordon Brown’s keynote speech to Conference which I am totally unable to get excited about.
More importantly will be taking quite a bit of exercise rather than heading east towards the Marina today I might go west towards Hove.
Was a very good event Damon was on form as normal was nice to see him again since Brands Hatch last Sunday Gerry Sutcliffe the current Minister of Sport and Richard Carbon former Minister of Sport were both also in attendance.
The issue the I choose to raise was how in the UK we have a habit of hating winners be it in Sport, Business or other walks of life it is more of cultural problem and so different to North America where people who achieve are seen as hero’s not villains.
Following talks with a fellow Parliamentary Candidate it was agreed we would set up the Labour Motorsports Group which will seek to promote a greater understanding of the Motorsport Industry amongst the Party.
Later in the afternoon I did an interview Swiss Radio before doing a photo shoot with the Royal British Legion after which I had a very chilled couple of drinks with Kate Gunner.
The evening consisted of Dinner with the Chairman of A4E a company that helps the long term unemployed with training and motivation to get into employment.
A bit of wondering around the Conference before heading to town where after meeting some Brighton student s I ended up in a nightclub called Tru dancing until about 1:30 am.
The day a head consists for Gordon Brown’s keynote speech to Conference which I am totally unable to get excited about.
More importantly will be taking quite a bit of exercise rather than heading east towards the Marina today I might go west towards Hove.
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Exercise, Food and carrots with the Health Secretary
Well really enjoyed my jog from West Peir to the Nudist beach this morning stopped at the main Brighton Pier for 2 sets of stomach crunches and 7 press ups.
Bit more running to along the promo to Brighton's famous naturist beach for a quick swim au natural.
Then a more gentle pace to Morrisons to get the Carrots for the photo shoot with Health Secretary Andy Bunham MP South East Cambridgeshire grows some of the finest salad's and vegtables in the world also got a very nice peice of Rump steak and zuccini's.
Shallow fried Zuccini and rare rump steak make for a perfect sunday lunch.
Meet Cecilia Barlow MP for Brighton on my way back to the backpackers hostel and chatted about Mental Health policy.
Well better push on I need to be with the Health Secretary at 3pm and its now 13:15 and I have not showered yet.
Bit more running to along the promo to Brighton's famous naturist beach for a quick swim au natural.
Then a more gentle pace to Morrisons to get the Carrots for the photo shoot with Health Secretary Andy Bunham MP South East Cambridgeshire grows some of the finest salad's and vegtables in the world also got a very nice peice of Rump steak and zuccini's.
Shallow fried Zuccini and rare rump steak make for a perfect sunday lunch.
Meet Cecilia Barlow MP for Brighton on my way back to the backpackers hostel and chatted about Mental Health policy.
Well better push on I need to be with the Health Secretary at 3pm and its now 13:15 and I have not showered yet.
Friday, 25 September 2009
Party Conference things
Well just about to set off for the Labour Conference in Brighton and decided to share with the list of things I am taking.
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Boxer Shorts x7
Black Socks x7
Black shoes smart x2
Slippers
Trainers
Multi Vitamins
Condoms
Towel
Swimming trunks
Mobile phone
Phone charger
Suits x4
8 neck ties
10 shirts
1 pair of Dockers
1 pair of jogging bottoms
Laptop
Laptop charger
Digital Camera
Flip video device
Leads for above
Conference Pass
Anything I have forgotten ?
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Boxer Shorts x7
Black Socks x7
Black shoes smart x2
Slippers
Trainers
Multi Vitamins
Condoms
Towel
Swimming trunks
Mobile phone
Phone charger
Suits x4
8 neck ties
10 shirts
1 pair of Dockers
1 pair of jogging bottoms
Laptop
Laptop charger
Digital Camera
Flip video device
Leads for above
Conference Pass
Anything I have forgotten ?
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