Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Same old, same old

After yet another damp day in the garden, I went off in the evening to join the local Chess Club. I was made to feel very welcome, but with typical bad timing I chose the night of their AGM. I did make the point that their website gave little help to potential new members, but I was clearly wrong on this. I spent two hours listening to the members address and resolve the issues of the day: attracting new members, meeting the costs of accommodation, improving the website, balancing engagement in formal structures against more informal activities. These questions must be addressed perennially by thousands of voluntary groups across the country.

Perhaps I’ll get a game of chess next week.