Category Archives: Credit Union
Introducing the Glasgow candidates in the May election, #3: Jonathan Patrick, standing in Strathbungo West
What do you do to earn a living? After many tough years in notorious trouble-spots like Kabul and Baghdad, I have recently sought more convivial employment in East Kilbride as a special advisor to the Minister of Overseas Development. How … Continue reading
Getting the Credit Union better known in Beeston
Janet organised a group of 10 volunteers to man this stall at the new Beeston Tesco from 8 till 6 last Saturday. The aim is put the Nottingham Credit Union on the map.
Janet Patrick, why I am standing for election as a councillor
Many friends have asked me why, at my age, do I want to bother with the cut and thrust of local politics when I could happily continue with my career and my social activism in other ways. I must say … Continue reading
Janet discusses the Credit Union’s work in Chilwell with our MP
Nick Palmer, the MP for Broxtowe, came to talk to the social action groups taking part in the Hope NG9 gathering at Beeston’s Pearson Centre tonight. The NG9 branch of the Nottingham Credit Union put on a display and … Continue reading
Inauguration Day: not Washington but Inham Nook
NG9 branch inauguration, originally uploaded by Old Man of Mow. Tonight, three of us were present at the inaugural meeting of the new NG9 branch of the Nottingham Credit Union, initiated by Janet a year ago. Here Janet works on … Continue reading
