A successful pre plinth prep day. Another beautiful day in York, while it rains, if not pours down on the plinth all day. On my visit last week I noticed how yellow Hyde Park was looking, so they really haven't had that much rain in the city this summer.
I do wonder if I'm tempting fate raising money for Water Aid!
Chocolate panel very supportive and interested. Our leader is Laure, from France. I'm not too sure what she makes of it though. The mad English probably. On Monday, there was a man doing wine tasting on the plinth, I wonder if I should have taken a chocolate tasting session?
Sue Cottingham rings me from the council's Licence department, with some queries about the collection form. As I'm in the city centre, I visit her office. The regulations are so tight now, that she has to see the accounts for Water Aid. Fortunately, I find out that the accounts are published on the website.
As I'm in the area, I decide to go down Fossgate to the York Press office. I used to go down this road regularly, but haven't looked around there for some years. It's fantastic. Quirky food, book, gift and clothes shops. Plenty of cafes and restaurants too. Just a stone's throw from Marks and Spencer. I shall go back for a longer browse.
I visit the 'T'shirt print shop, Zik Zak, and order a sweat shirt for my trip south. I decide on a big black sweat shirt. It has to take the charity websites, which are very long. The owner says that as it's for charity, he will give me extra colour lettering at no cost.
On to the York Press offices. (wwwthepress.co.uk) The staff were so helpful, that I told them I would mention them in this blog. Linda Cuddy on reception, Ann Wood looking for photos and Hayden Lewis, a journalist. Hayden took notes and thought to story of the plinth visit and Soroptimist Day would be of interest and provide a photo opportunity. Someone will be in touch.
As I left the office, I noticed big adverts in the window for their photos. Boing!! I go back in. Would they have a picture of Judi Dench? Why didn't I think of the local press office before? York Press love Dame Judi, as she was born here. In fact there's a major story today about whether the replica Rose theatre could come to York and Dame Judi is involved. Ann Wood bought out 50 years of photos, but the best pictures were all copyright to film or TV companies. We found one that belonged to the Press and as long as I promise not to use in a negative way, I am allowed to use it. Ann is going to do a head and shoulders A3 size for me for £5. Fantastic!
Getting involved with the plinth Twitter site - what a time waster. Thank God there is an end in sight. Hello any fellow twitters out there on #oneandother.
For anyone who has experienced or is experiencing abuse or is moaning about life, I suggest watching Louise. I think it should be played in schools. Watch with tissues. http://www.oneandother.co.uk/participants/Louise_W
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