Day 15 – 22 January 2014 There are two difficulties in writing a daily blog: Finding the time and enthusiasm to keep it going and; Making sure you don’t repeat yourself. There is a third, to keep it interesting but that may be a step too far. Whilst there is always something new going on … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 15
A year of work in progress – day 6
Day 6 – 9 January 2014 It is not often that we get a chance to make a direct impact upon the good people of the county. ICT is usually in the background (or in the basement in most cases) but it is different with the Digital Durham programme. Our aim is to provide, or … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 6
A year of work in progress – day 3
Day 3 – 6 January 2014 The first real day of work this year and probably the first real day of work for several weeks, perhaps even since mid-December. It’s also the first day I’ve worn aftershave this year but I’m not sure these facts are related, odd though since I’ve decided to grow (wear? … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 3
Today we start a new job
It feels like the end of a journey, one that has lasted nigh on three years. It feels like we’ve been working to get meaningful broadband across the County forever. For the people who need it, the 170,000 on the wrong side of this digital divide, I’m sure it feels the same. And in many … Continue reading Today we start a new job
Yes Minister
I have had many novel experiences in my time at Durham County Council but I’ve never met a Minister of State. Well, not knowingly. I’ve met many politicians, MPs, MEPs and even a Lord. I bought him a drink or two and we became drunk as Lords as the saying goes. I’ve even given a … Continue reading Yes Minister
The contract signed
It should have been a great day and it was. Yes, it was a great day, the culmination of at least two year’s work that will bring a twenty five million pound investment into the region and maybe more. The contract was signed to help bring superfast broadband to our corner of the North East … Continue reading The contract signed
On the radio
Today I have done something for the first time, something that I have never done before; I have been on the radio. Not a national station but Bishop FM 105.8 serving the towns and villages in that corner of Durham. I’m not sure how it came across for the listening public but on reflection it … Continue reading On the radio
Cathedral
Those Normans! What are they like? They come over here, mess us about, steal our women and act as if they own the place. They strut up and down the country setting up castles, making up laws, capturing data and the like. They then go and build this Romanesque cathedral on a piece of high … Continue reading Cathedral
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 