May Day was traditionally the day for workers, a time to be released from the factory floor and rejoice - a hard won day off if I recall.
This May Day period has been quite amazing - the impact and outcome of the Scottish Parliamentary elections not quite yet resolved - will it be a SNP minority government? What will this mean for the voluntary sector? No-one really knows.
The extensive coverage of the French Presidential elections reminds us that we are not an isolated island, and the impact of a right wing (reforming?) French President may have more of an impact on us than we first think. Already noises are being made about the Constitution for Europe.
Closer to home the local Council elections also mean full change in the approach and outlook for our local councils - I look forward to meeting my new local faces and forging an effective relationship for the benefit of CCH and the local community.
The past few days have also seen CCH undergo a bit of a renewal with managers and myself holding a development day at Mugdock Country Park (a lovely place to visit). A renewal day because out of it has come a new mission statement, and the start of defining our values as an organisation. I am already looking forward for staff and Board Directors to contribute to this process with their views and ideas.
We were also reminded during the day not just to focus on what we have to do, and want to do, but also to spend some time celebrating our successes and achievements. A challenge for real!
Phew - all this in four days!
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