Seeking Rugby-League-loving Eurogeeks

How’s this for a great position for some lucky Eurogeek that likes Rugby League? As a former season ticket holder at Quins RL, I’d jump at it if it were compatible with my current functions. The Board of the Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) is seeking to appoint an Independent Director to assist the BoardContinue reading “Seeking Rugby-League-loving Eurogeeks”

#EUuk event, 10 December 2010

Friday was the culmination of several month’s work with Eurogoblin, Cosmetic Uprise and others, the bloggingportal event on EU and UK political blogging. I was rushing about sorting out the Wifi and making sure people were there, so you should head to Eurogoblin, Walaa Idris or Dick Puddlecote (any I’ve missed?) for a sense ofContinue reading “#EUuk event, 10 December 2010”

Off-topic: Thames Clippers – what are they good for?

Just one in my occasional series of London commuting hell posts – and inspired by Jon Worth’s travelogues! I work in Westminster, and last night I was going to Greenwich for a concert at the Royal Naval College. I thought, I know, I’ll get the Thames Clipper. I would be keen to use the riverContinue reading “Off-topic: Thames Clippers – what are they good for?”

Leeds – city of volunteering

I was in Leeds yesterday for a conference on the European Year of Volunteering, organised by Leeds City Council. I was invited to give a presentation about the European aspects of the year. But it was just really interesting to be at the event, hearing what Leeds is doing. They had a local year of volunteeringContinue reading “Leeds – city of volunteering”

Back in the saddle

Sorry about the sustained radio silence – I’ve been off for medical reasons for a while. I hope you didn’t miss the information about Friday’s #EUuk blogging event, which is now full, but can be followed on Twitter via the #EUuk hashtag and will also be filmed and available via the Rep’s Dailymotion site afterwards. I’mContinue reading “Back in the saddle”