I'VE just got back from a public debate on climate change at Ormskirk Civic Hall.
Originally I was meant to go and report on it but as my boss, Advertiser editor Peter Harvey, was unable to chair the Question Time part of the meeting, I stepped in at the 11th hour and took his place.
One thing's for sure, I now have a new-found respect for the likes of David Dimbleby et al who makeit all look so easy. Let me tell you, it isn't. Not only do you have to field questions, you've also got to make sure all the panel (which included Tarleton Cllr Jim Kay and Ormskirk's Frank Kennedy, of Friends of the Earth) have their say as well as the audience.
On top of that you're constantly thinking of potential follow-up question while all the time keeping your eye on the clock.
However, I really enjoyed it and the Advertiser was really pleased to be a part of it.
It's also got me thinking that maybe we should start organising a few more public debates. There's certainly a lot to talk about in West Lancs and given tonight's healthy turn out I reckon it could attract a fair few people.
What do you think? Anyone out there got any potential topics for discussion?
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The Sniper wrote...
With reference to William Taylor's post-holiday (erm, I mean post-working trip) webcast on the council website, he talked about the Aussies being more switched on to environmental issues - my words not his.
Then he proceeded to tell us bugger all about what he'd learned down under and blathered on about strategic partnerships and CCTV instead.
How ARE the Aussies going to save the planet, William?
Sorry to sound ranty. I guess it's good that he does the video message. Perhaps he could do two versions. One for ITV watchers (a bit of blue, half-time ad for Arriba, etc...) and something more cerebral and detailed for watchers of the Beeb?
Posted by: The Sniper | October 10, 2007 11:32 PM