Time flies

dudleyowenDeputy's Blog 2016

It had been my intention to write frequently and regularly giving you updates of my life in the States.  As is often the case though with good intentions, they do not come to pass. Events – mostly States, then personal and after, anything else – have overtaken me on a regular basis since May 2016, meaning that the time to … Read More

It was a busy month

dudleyowenDeputy's Blog 2016

Guernsey

So with hours-worth of States Meetings, Committee Meetings, Sub Committee Meetings, general meetings, presentations, workshops, tours, social functions and a Cricket match now behind me….I can honestly say I’ve never had an induction period like it! This has been the most enjoyable shove in the deep end I’ve had since I got married and had my 3 kids. It’s been … Read More

4 Weeks In

dudleyowenDeputy's Blog 2016

Well, you’ll know that the main events have now occurred and all the elections are well and truly done, culminating with the elections of the Vice Presidents this week to each of the principal Committees. It’s been a very busy few weeks and my first experiences of working within the States have been positive. The help and welcome from the … Read More

Why write a Deputy’s Blog?

dudleyowenDeputy's Blog 2016

I’m in the habit of writing for others.  I never write for myself unless it’s lists, DIY lists for home, action lists for work, shopping lists for food, packing lists for holidays, menu lists for parties….you name it, a busy lady loves lists! I’m not a habitual diary or blog writer but I think that an essential part of my … Read More