Sitting at my kitchen table, I am looking out over a sea of beautiful white plum blossom. Lots to still do in the garden, but it is taking shape. Missed my blog last week as I took a short break in Portugal. Refreshed, I have returned and had two engagements to carry out.
Firstly I went over to the Exterior Lighting Diploma (ELD) Course to present an Honorary Member Certficate to Malcolm Mackness, lecturer on the ELD course. This was Malcom's last lecture, and it was a privelge to honour him. Malcolm taught me, when I did the course many years ago. Malcom has lectured for over thirty years. I know that the ILP, many others and myself are grateful for all that Malcolm has given to the Institution.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Anthony Smith, who has taken on Malcolm's lecturing duties.
Great to see the ELD continuing to be such a success. I would also like to thank Jean Norton who has taken on the running of the course. I need to keep her sweet, as she books my flights and hotels!
Second engagment was the North Eastern Region AGM, which was held at the Black Sheep Brewery at Masham. The do brew a good pint!! I was delighted to be there and see Emily Bolt become the first Lady Chairman. Well done Emily, wishing you and the Region a great year. I will be going back to their Dinner Dance, and I am hoping to get to one of their technical seminars, when Anthony Smith speaks about Durham Cathedral lighting. Should be good!!
Next week is Executive Board and then up to Scotland for the Scottish Region AGM.
I hope you the reader have a good week.
Pete
I guess living on an island next to the atlantic ocean does make us susceptable to very variable weather, couple this with spring finally coming in, and I sitting in my kitchen looking out on bright sunshine (great), 18 degrees (great) and strong winds (not so great). however two out of three is not so bad!.
It really is good to start to see that subtle hint of green coming out on the hedges, as the buds finally start to burst out. I love this time of year, as the rich vibrant colours emerge. The greens are all fresh, and it won't be long before they start to deepen and become set for summer, before again changing to the range of browns and winter. Now lets not rush, we have only just got spring on the go. Across the road, the farmer has been preparing the field for planting, so if it is the same crop as last year, the green wheat shoots will soon start appear.
Also been enjoying watching the Masters, and seeing not only great golf, but beautiful blossoms on a stunning golf course.
Last week I went to a llghting liaison group meeting and the second of seven regional agms. This time it was the Western region, with Roger Joy taking over as chairman. The Western Region have been through some challenging times, which they have faced up to and dealt with. I wish Roger and the Western Region well for the coming year.
Next week is the Midland Region AGM at the NEC and the Northern Region at Warrington. Two motorbike journeys for me. I will then be out of the country for a short break, so won't promise a blog next week.
The photo is of Scar Fell on a similar day to the Western Region AGM, rain and mist, but some blue sky.
Finally the weather is warming up! I have been busy with home projects, fitting a kitchen and enjoying Easter.
Enjoyed going to the Lighting Design Awards and presenting the ILP sponsored award for external luminaire to ACDC for the Fusion. A great night celebrating good lighting design. Since Easter, I have been to L&SE Committee meeting and the first technical meeting, under new Chairman Eddie Henry. It was great to get along to my own regions Technical Meeting.
As I have said before, the next few weeks will be very busy, with six more Regional AGM's to meet many members around the regions.
This week I will be attending a Lighting Liaison Group meeting and then on thursday going to the Western Region AGM. A short blog and to finish a picture of a Vulcan Bomber photgraphed on a warm sunny day.
Have a good week . Pete
