Until the coming election I have sat on the sidelines and observed, commented, supported and helped the Lib Dems where I could. I am now taking the extra step and standing for South Somerset District and Yeovil Town Councils.

I have been a Party Member for the last few years, voting for Liberals/Liberal Democrats since 1977 and although I have been an activist, mostly from the safety of a keyboard and mouse. I have always had an interest in the community where I live, though in bygone days it was through youth football. In the last couple of years I have attended LD AGM’s and became local ward secretary, for Yeovil East. Recently I have joined a local residents association, took up the post of secretary and am now chairman, though I should stress that is a non-political post.

The role of chairman has brought me out from behind my keyboard and meant that I met with actual people, face to face. I have been asked to look at community problems, ask questions and generally put my name ‘out there’ in the community.

This piqued my interest and after discussions with friends and local councillors, I have been persuaded (didn’t take much arm twisting, I must confess) that it is time I left the comfort of my keyboard and stood for Council.

I am now a selected Liberal Democrat candidate for the District Council and Yeovil Town Council in May 2015 election, for the Yeovil East Ward.

So though I will still very definitely need the keyboard, I am leaving the sidelines and will need a good pair of walking shoes instead!!

If you should see me pounding the streets in Yeovil East (or helping in other Yeovil wards) stop and say hello!!

 

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