• Had a mtg with the managing director of Endsleigh, over a variety of cross –Organisational issues
• Filmed a piece for a programme about young people’s frustration with the government’s response to Tomlinson. It was a Bristol comp and was truly refreshing. Went straight from that to
• National Council. Have ver little to say except that it was incredibly frustrating. Thanks to Matt Freeman for standing up as Vice Chair. I really encourage you all to talk to your national council reps about its effectiveness and put forward any suggestions for improvement. On the plus note I headed straight to Sheffield to watch United play Arsenal in the FA cup 5th round re-play. Yes we lost but we held them up to penalties!
• Unfortunately didn’t get to attend the Education Lobby, as I had to head to Newcastle for their debate on NUS affiliation. However I heard it went amazingly well, in particular the FE element in the morning. NUS had new FE advocates who are doing a sterling job of representing the sector. Enjoyed the debate in Newcastle, reckon we won.
• Met with the recruitment agent for National Director to shortlist for final interviews.
• NUSSL board meeting, variety of issues, future of the company, convention, and of course the ever-controversial NUS extra amongst others.
• Spent the weekend at home in Sheffield, writing election materials etc as this is the last day off I have till post conference and I really haven’t got my head around this going for election again thing aaagghh.

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