I hate those fascist like signs that are increasingly
seen in our parks and public spaces “No Dogs". The sort of signs that call
for civil disobedience from us dog lovers. They’re stupid too, when we should
be encouraging more dog walking as we all understand better the dangers of
obesity. I'd have dog walking on the NHS for diabetics!
Anyway this is just a lead in to say farewell to the
wonderful Clarissa Baldwin who is stepping down as CEO of the Dogs Trust
after 28 years. An inspirational and much loved leader. I well remember my
visit out to see her at their HQ. She is perhaps best known as the author of
the slogan “A dog is for life not just for Christmas". And the Dogs Trust
is in safe hands as they have appointed Adrian Burder who has been working at the Trust
for some time and knows the ropes. Good luck in leading them. I should mention
that both my Chair and I are Dogs Trust members! And Clarissa was a longstanding member of ACEVO.
And finally, another huge irritation to us dog lovers are
the problems in finding places to stay that aren't sniffy and irritating about
dogs. Help is at hand with a blog written by a dog! Phileasdogg... http://www.phileasdogg.com/
See this video snip...
Now I'm off to Warwick to talk to the CEO, Jim Graham, of
Warwickshire County Council about how to maximise the use of the third sector
in delivering better citizen focused services and ensuring the council hears
the voice of their local communities. A not un-agreeable place to spend the day
though I doubt I’ll make the castle... The Hound is off in Battersea Park.
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