I visited Radio Leeds today, with some young people from a VI Form. They have a live webcam in every studio, it was all rather spooky!

Curiously, they also seem to have a fan site as well.

We were also shown the TV studio Gallery (the production control room) which looked very hi-tech blade runner…until they found the light switch! Galleries used to be located above the studios (hence the name) but in this case it is a bunker underneath.

I was surprised to find that the target audience for BBC local radio is 45+, not intentionally, it just works out that way.

I will contrast this hi-tech silicon heaven with studio shots of Morley FM, once we have installed the kit.

Although I haven’t officially had a leaflet yet from the Conservatives, here is the one I scrounged last week off chief Morley Tory, Cllr Paul Jamieson.

This appears to be the front. Pick a local issue, yup there it is, post office closures. Promote family values, there he is with three strapping clean looking kids and a Tory Wife. I imagine this is a template as there is a lot of blue space to the right of MORLEY at the top.

I was also curious to notice that his promoter is a Mr. J. Inman…”Shut that door!”

Here is the back. A national issue- tuition fees, with a nice picture of Leeds university. Another local issue- “Tingley Travellers”. Conservatives would make traveller trespass a criminal offence- why stop at travellers? Much of Morley ASBO behaviour revolves around civil trespass & the owners can’t do diddly squat.

Appeal for help- nice photo of Nick with the Jamiesons, “we are a friendly bunch”. Yes they are, I’ve enjoyed deep (but probably incoherent) discussions curtesy of Bacchus with them.

Finally, a cut out & keep poster- “Tony Blair, your time is up”. We can but hope…

Today was St. George’s day in Morley, with not a dragon in sight (Karen was at a work event, he says taking cover!). I did spot three PPCs at the Rugby club, although the Labour one (who is our sitting MP) didn’t seem to be making any effort to make eye contact when his entourage swept past me. The Lib Dem one may have been there but I wouldn’t know him if I fell over him at the moment. The BNP one is probably still away on Honeymoon, or if he is back then he may have been down in Nottinghamshire for their Manifesto launch.

Rather than wax lyrical about the event, you can see a number of photos at the Town Council website.

That bloke with the full garb looked strangely familiar… then I realised it was Bill from the Needless, where I have lit the fireworks in previous years.

I wonder how he got the job as St. George? “I’ve got my own chain mail…”

I’ve had a very satisfying week. It started last Sunday when David went for his Karate Yellow Belt grading. It was impressive to see two hundred children (guided by twenty-one black belt instructors) go through the ritual and routines collectively and obviously with considerable satisfaction.

It was held in the small(ish) hall at Rothwell Sports Centre, a room distinguished by having an unclimbable climbing wall. Yes, the footholds have been chipped away or filled in with mortar, presumably to satisfy the angry god of healthandsafety.

During the week, some challenges at work have been overcome. I joined David at Karate class last night, I’m sure he is delighted he has more seniority than me. What he forgot was that it is a double-edged sword me being there with him, I’d be able to see him messing round!

Today, the Morley Town Council schools concert, with lots of talent and enthusiasm in abundance. Outside the Town Hall, Robert Finnigan (Independent Morley & Rothwell) giving away green election balloons. It seems his Agent overlooked the need to have printer & publisher details on the printing, so every one had to have a sticker attached to the ribbon!

Tomorrow, the St Georges day parade. Lots on, so much to do, so little time…

I emailed all five Morley PPCs last night asking them their views on ID cards and how they were rated on the worlds smallest political quiz.

Robert Finnigan responded today, he tells me he scored as a Liberal (in the American sense).

LIBERALS usually embrace freedom of choice in personal matters, but tend to support significant government control of the economy. They generally support a government-funded “safety net” to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation of business. Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations,defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action to promote equality, and tolerate diverse lifestyles.

His comments on ID cards? “I disagree with ID cards as they are expensive and do not work and you can’t trust this bunch with the information given.”

Quite. How very perceptive of him.