In 2008-9 I spent 9 months in Eritrea training English teachers. At the time everyone's immediate response was "Eritrea? Where's that?" Now it is a much more well known country, unfortunately for the wrong reason. Most people now know it for the floods of people trying to make their way to Europe on illegal boats … Continue reading The importance of democracy
Prompting, prodding and encouragement
Do you believe in coincidences? I don't. I believe everything happens for a reason and the lead up to my deciding to stand for Oakwood Councillor was full of prompts and sign posts. Back in October something happened, which I don't really want to divulge here, but I really felt that myself and a group … Continue reading Prompting, prodding and encouragement
Positive Politics
Yesterday I was asked what it was that made me decide to stand as an independent candidate in Oakwood. It would be very easy for me to say that it is because I DON'T like the current councillors, that I DON'T like the things that are being imposed on Oakwood, that I DON'T like the … Continue reading Positive Politics
Welcome
Welcome to my blog. Here I am. Alex Dann - working mum, resident of Oakwood and passionate about the community. I am an active member of Woodlands Church, I volunteer with a Brownie Pack and I was a member of the Oakwood Neighbourhood Board for a short time (due to funding cuts). I have decided to … Continue reading Welcome
Alex Dann - Independent Candidate for Oakwood Councillor 