tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post2024896077543473421..comments2023-10-20T14:42:07.844+00:00Comments on Louise Baldock: STAR - Student Action for Refugees - Kensington Community Clean Up DayLouise Baldockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08430662342062143143noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-83996416699551590992011-05-22T20:47:34.449+00:002011-05-22T20:47:34.449+00:00Thanks for the clarification Anon, I did think I h...Thanks for the clarification Anon, I did think I had deleted the first couple of comments through my smart phone but they appear to still be here, so I may as well leave them now. <br /><br />I dont know how STAR envisaged Neighbourhood Services (a department of the council) promoting their activity, they don't have a marketing budget, and I am not sure whether they wanted to advertise to people who might participate, rather than people who might walk or drive past? I think we shall leave that there unless someone comes back to us from STAR with some clarification. It is notoriously difficult to get publicity for voluntary and community work, given the huge competition, because so much is happening all of the time across the city. It is good that you saw and remarked to yourself on their great work though. <br /><br />CheersLouise Baldockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430662342062143143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-27549719465663134952011-05-22T20:44:24.058+00:002011-05-22T20:44:24.058+00:00Hi Rory, thanks for letting me know about your blo...Hi Rory, thanks for letting me know about your blog, which is now in my links section, good luck with it, keep on posting, it is good to read what young politicians have to say, as well as the older ones who are a bit more long in the tooth. Good luck with it.Louise Baldockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430662342062143143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-64686577913457879982011-05-15T22:07:24.823+00:002011-05-15T22:07:24.823+00:00Excellent initiative. Total respect to all involv...Excellent initiative. Total respect to all involved for doing something practical like this.Tim Beaumontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-59868042569730225352011-05-13T20:10:46.580+00:002011-05-13T20:10:46.580+00:00I will try again yes as my comment was so blatantl...I will try again yes as my comment was so blatantly mis-interpreted.<br />My comments were in no way directed at the volunteers but rather related to this quote in the blog....<br /><br />"We have been kindly supported by community organizations such as 'Your Place' which will provide us with equipment, and the Kensington neighbourhood team which has advertised the opportunity to the public."<br /><br />The volunteers were in fact acknowledged, welcomed and indeed praised for their action by myself and other local residents....however we did wonder who they were and were they where they came from as they appeared such a mis-matched group.<br /><br />in now way was my original comment aimed at them for such a positive and admirable idea, but perhaps Neighbourhood Services could of made more effort in advertising "the opportunity to the public."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-29585074403376803642011-05-12T18:30:14.330+00:002011-05-12T18:30:14.330+00:00I'm 16 and a young Labour activist and have ju...I'm 16 and a young Labour activist and have just started up a new blog. It would be great if you could have a look and I'd really appreciate it if you could feature it on your blogroll. Many thanks:<br /><br />http://a-week-is-a-long-time-in-politics.blogspot.com/Roryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10878598200011030373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-87713096678032885322011-05-11T23:28:09.193+00:002011-05-11T23:28:09.193+00:00And furthermore, the students and the refugees and...And furthermore, the students and the refugees and asylum seekers will be reading this tomorrow, how sad they will be to read your comment. Do you want to try again?Louise Baldockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430662342062143143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-45371010425142637352011-05-11T23:25:54.699+00:002011-05-11T23:25:54.699+00:00Yeah, great thanks. I dont think that publicity wa...Yeah, great thanks. I dont think that publicity was their first thought, I think they wanted to make a difference, seeing as how they are amateur volunteers. What a disappointing negative comment, wouldn't it have been better if you had championed their efforts instead of criticising these wonderful people for not shouting loud enough about their efforts? When did you last do something so intensely positive for your neighbourhood? I am distinctly not impressed by your comment!Louise Baldockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430662342062143143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-16753590924353505332011-05-11T23:14:46.291+00:002011-05-11T23:14:46.291+00:00I saw this team walking along Holt Rd and wondered...I saw this team walking along Holt Rd and wondered as did the rest of the passing public what they were about....obviously those who were meant to advertise it to the public failed in...er...advertising it to the public!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com