Tuesday 15th April
Another bright start to the day. Off early to meet Carol. Plus going to a tea dance at the Wellie later. Need to find a launderette. Some further thoughts last night on money and allocation and Ritchie. No final decisions yet, still time.
Really good morning albeit fekkin wet - again. Went to town to meet Carol who gave me a rundown of the role, history and plans of the carers group. Simply an outstanding organisation. Carol gave me a better feel of the number involved to such as how much the guys pay for each outing plus how much they raise during their fundraising.
Later, I went to the library to track down the finances of the band -Scott had been somewhat tight-lipped so far. As a registered charity I found them on the charity register - just call me Miss Marple! So now I have a good idea of gift level. I can't help with the building but maybe I can relieve them of some of the running costs this year. Also give them a base so any future earnings can be re-invested into the building work.
Went off to the 'Wellie'. Sad really as I went there under a cloud of rumour and suspicion of 'our' actual motives for being here. A few people it seems, had misconstrued my wardening prowess as an attempt to show the drugs and deprivation of the area on TV. Understandable as that is a very public face of my time here - they haven't seen the allotments, bowling, tea dancing etc that we've filmed...
