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July 22, 2010

Team Orchard in the town relay

July in Guernsey means the Town Carnival, and the Town Carnival means the Collins Stewart Inter Firm Relay, a one mile run through the streets of St Peter Port: cobbled streets, the odd bit of dodging traffic, and a last sprint up Smith Street to the finish.



The Orchard Team was again up for the challenge, with Brooke, Chris, Emily and Steve making up the four strong relay.


It was a good performance by everyone, but we’re still waiting for our official results to see who gets the office bragging rights for the year!

July 7, 2010

If you want to look right, be right!

There was a mini debate at the House of Lords last Friday – not in the main Chamber but in a side meeting room complete with distinctive red leather chairs.


The occasion was The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ annual Fellows’ lunch. The topic, “Members expenses (MPs, not members of the CIPR!) – How better to handle them?”


Chaired by the CIPR’s sponsor, Lord Howie of Troon, it was interesting to hear a number of parliamentarians’ and former parliamentarians’ thoughts on the subject. The general view was that it will take a very long time to restore confidence in the House.