Who’s Afraid Of Dragons?
How do you follow up the Henley-on-Thames Regatta? Well, in London, far too easily. Took the family for an enjoyable afternoon at the Royal Albert Docks watching the Dragon Boat Regatta the following day.
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Simply Messing About In Boats…
On Saturday, 29 June, the Chairman of the Broad Street Ward Club, our Common Councilman Chris Hayward, and the Secretary, Judith Rich, organised the most delightful day in Henley-on-Thames. Saturday was the day before the Regatta, so the town and…
Halloween – Banking Technology Awards
It’s important to celebrate the contribution of numerous businesses towards making London the world’s leading global financial centre. I’m pleased that David Bannister continues to run his Banking Technology Awards and it’s always educational to judge them. So, on Halloween…
Why Broad Street?
A number of people have asked about Broad Street Ward and what’s interesting about it. I’ve started a page from which people can take links to various items – You probably have suggestions. All welcome!
Battle of the Quants
Working with Bartt Kellermann and Selvie Shaqiri to help bring their very successful US format here to the UK. Very interesting session today discussing this brief title – “ From the Ephemeral Quant to the Eternal Coin: Short Term vs. Long Term Considerations…
Election of Sheriffs
I attended the annual election of two Sheriffs for the City of London today. Alderman Sir Paul Judge (Ward of Tower) and Robert Adrian Waddingham CBE were elected by acclamation. The new Sheriffs will be admitted into office on Friday…
Battle of the Quants
Working hard to get elected and already finding that the number of speaking engagements is climbing sharply. I’m speaking next week at Battle of the Quants. This is a very popular New York event format which is coming to London…
Last Post
No, probably not the last blog note, just pointing out that yesterday, Wednesday 19 June, was the last opportunity for a postal vote application. Voters are now committed either to come in person or a postal ballot. On our side,…
Son of Canvassing Concerns – Kiss The Girls And Make Them Wry
Another day of meeting electors round the Ward. What a fascinating Ward we have! Two more areas of concern which may help folks get a flavour of voter issues on the street: signage in Austin Friars, a cul-de-sac, could use some…
Canvassing Concerns – Kiss The Girls And Make Them Cry
Canvassing is a great way to ensure you do remain educated and in touch with voters’ real issues. Today the two big concerns, repeated by several, were basically: begging – not ‘anti’ beggars, but wanting to find a solution that…