Loose banner fails to halt launderette party
The articles I have found for Hinterland (with the help of Jessica) do really “speak” to the work we are currently up to this week. I have just finished part of the national review of the impact of Leader. I am helping with the evaluation of the two Cumbrian Leader projects and the Coasts, Wolds, Waterways and Wetlands Leader programme in Yorkshire.
Leader is not just about economic growth. It builds community capacity. This funny little story in its own way showcases that. It also helps me reflect on what a good programme the folks in East Cornwall Leader, who I have interviewed are running. It demonstrates that whist rural development is a serious business, through the Leader approach you can still have a few laughs along the way. It tells us:
THE opening of Camelford’s new community launderette on Friday was a real knockout – literally.
The Bishop of Truro, the Right Reverend Tim Thornton and the Reverend Steve Wild, chairman of the Cornwall Methodist District, cut the ribbon to open the much-needed facility which has been funded by £53,000 from the East Cornwall Local Action Group and grants from other organisations.
However, as they performed the official opening a gust of wind dislodged the Action Group’s sign and banner and it came crashing down on the head of Mr Wild.
“Luckily it was quite light and there was no damage to the minister’s head. In fact he doubled up with laughter,” said one of the guests.