Monday 10th May - RADAR

Back to work today. Up early and on the phone to finalise some appointments for later this week. I spent some time at RADAR today which was very worthwhile. Long history in the sector and interesting the changes they have gone through over the last 6-8 years, some due to funding. The day was more about general systemic representation and access as opposed to accessible travel - but really interesting to see the similarities (and differences) in the sector in the UK compared with Australia. A few more contacts made to follow up on and squeeze into the schedule. We are hoping to get to Bristol for a day this week as the meeting in Bournemouth has been rearranged to be in London later in the week. By coincidence I will meet up with an old school friend in London on Thursday. Janet Scharbow (Pidsley) is currently here as well - I look forward to seeing her.