National User Group, Brum, 10th Sept

[RLWP]

It's very short notice...

 

Because of Sue's knee, and her having an appointment, I cannot attend the user group meeting on Wednesday. Would someone like to step in to do this on behalf of the forum on this occasion?

 

It is held at The Bond in Birmingham, 10:30 until 1:00, followed by a buffet lunch. I have an agenda here (somewhere). It's pretty simple stuff, a few presentations from CRT, perhaps a couple of small workshops and the opportunity to ask a few questions. On the other hand, it's worthwhile attending if only to see what CRT are doing and to meet the huge variety of other users

 

Could I suggest that this would be an opportunity for someone who hasn't been to some of the other CRT meetings?

 

Richard

[matty40s]

I would normally jump at the chance Richard,but unfortuntely am ensconsed in a workshop with a 6 week repaint deadline and blackings/services/shower rebuilds in the dock whilst waiting for the paint to dry. Oh, and I'm in charge this week .

[RLWP]

Thanks Matty.

 

Richard

[luctor et emergo]

bloody hell, a 14 and a half hour workshop..

 

there better be cake.

[RLWP]

10:30 until 13:00 smartarse

 

And there is good cake, aye and old ale and sandwiches too*

 

Richard

 

*n.b. Perhaps not. No ale, or lions for that matter

[matty40s]

bloody hell, a 14 and a half hour workshop..

 

there better be cake.

lots of our moorers bring cake. and other gifts

 

 

oh, you mean the CRT one/.....

[luctor et emergo]

10:30 until 13:00 smartarse

 

And there is good cake, aye and old ale and sandwiches too*

 

Richard

 

*n.b. Perhaps not. No ale, or lions for that matter

 

lots of our moorers bring cake. and other gifts

 

 

oh, you mean the CRT one/.....

 

 

what, you mean crt will take note this time? and consider your points?

[cotswoldsman]

Is this the National User Forum?

[Tuscan]

Yes

[Mrs Trackman]

Am trying to sit on hands as sure someone else would be better qualified than I am but I could go if noone else is available. I do have a fair experience of canals and boating but not of meetings.

[cotswoldsman]

Am trying to sit on hands as sure someone else would be better qualified than I am but I could go if noone else is available. I do have a fair experience of canals and boating but not of meetings.

That makes you as qualified as anyone else go for it

[Mrs Trackman]

I would be interested to find out more of what is happening and wouldn't want the forum to be unrepresented though I can't speak for everyone on it.

[RLWP]

Excellent - you will be ideal! Experience of canals on boating is what is needed, there are plenty of meeting experts in the room already

 

PM me your email address and I'll let you have the agenda and attendee details

 

Richard

 

MORE: In fact, here is the agenda:

 

•  Welcome and Introductions
•  Notes of the last meeting, 25 February 2014
•  Chief Executive’s Update – Richard Parry
•  Operations and Asset Management Update – Vince Moran
•  Water Resources Strategy Update – Adam Comerford
•  Partnership Plans – Julie Sharman Discussion on the priorities for the next 3 years
•  Enhancing Customer Service Delivery – Dean Davies
•  Any Other Business

Edited September 8, 2014 by RLWP

[cotswoldsman]

I would be interested to find out more of what is happening and wouldn't want the forum to be unrepresented though I can't speak for everyone on it.

It is more a listening forum and you will not be required to speak on anyone's behalf

[Mrs Trackman]

Thanks for your encouragement. Will go. Will pm you when work out how. May have further questions.

[RLWP]

Thanks for your encouragement. Will go. Will pm you when work out how. May have further questions.

 

I have PMed you already, just reply to that

 

Richard

[RLWP]

Thank you Eve, emails sent

 

Richard

[Dave_P]

Do these meetings always have to happen when most people are at work?

[RLWP]

The National User Forum does, there are several other open meetings that run in the evenings

 

Richard

[cotswoldsman]

Do these meetings always have to happen when most people are at work?

Because most people that are invited are retired old facts like myself don't want youngster interfering

[Mrs Trackman]

Thankyou. I have your message but for some reason can't reply to that e mail address from my phone. Have sent you, (I think) my g mail address which I can reply to.

[Mrs Trackman]

Arriving in Birmingham. I'll let you know how I get on.

[MtB]

Thank you for going Mrs T.

 

I look forward to hearing your views on proceedings!

 

 

MtB

[Mrs Trackman]

First amazement is what a wonderful building the bond is. In fact pretty gob smacked by fazeley st-buildings I'd only ever seen from the csnsl.

[Mrs Trackman]

I'll try and post more detail of the meeting with CRT when I can sit down and try and make sense of them.

For now, I can say that I came away impressed that CRT really are trying. I like Richard Parry and his approach.

I like the fact that so many waterways users were at the meeting.

Oh, and, as has been said before, they do read the forum.