Two days into my study tour of New York City hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department and I’m already convinced that we in the UK can learn a lot from the Big Apple. The key difference I have noticed so far from meeting numerous members of staff, customers, volunteers…
Following several months planning, research and business development activity, The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy will be trading from 1 May 2010. Duncan Wood-Allum, founder of SLC said, “I’m thrilled at the response and support I’ve had from the sector, colleagues and previous clients. We have developed an excellent network…
February 2010: Santiago’s Park Life Surprise. I had the privilege to spend few days in Santiago recently as part of my South American trip, travelling through most of Chile and over to Easter Island. What I was not expecting was a parks and cultural masterclass. By simply walking outside my…
I love NY January 2010: New York’s Commissioner for Parks, Adrian Benepe has invited Duncan Wood-Allum to visit the Big Apple’s world class Parks and Recreation facilities as part of a planned study tour and information exchange project. Kevin Jeffery, Deputy Commissioner for Parks said, ”As a major provider of…
January 2010: The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy is proud to announce it will be supporting The Leisure Review (TLR) as a Premium Partner. Over the next twelve months, SLC’s branding will appear on the front page of this monthly magazine and alongside a number of leading articles. The Leisure…
On 29th January 2010, the ground was broken to signify the beginning of the construction phase of the £30 Million Orford Park Community Sports Hub Project in Warrington. I’m absolutely delighted for Warrington Borough Council, and in particular the indefatigable Orford Park Project Manager Duncan Richardson, who has driven this…
NZRA 9 November 2009: What do you think of when it comes to conferences in the UK? Overly packed seminar programmes of mixed quality? Not enough breaks to network? Cheesed off sponsors who’ve been hidden in the broom cupboard? Empty seats on the last day? I could go on, but…
November 3, 2009: Having spent three days with the New Zealand Recreation Association in Hastings, Hawkes Bay this week, I have some observations to share. Polticians Chris Tremain NZMP and Lawrence Yule – Mayor of Hastings hugely impressive opening speeches – they actually get sport and recreation! A conference floor buzzing…
I was invited to write an article for the Locum Review over three years ago.. I dug it out today… I wonder how far my predictions were from the reality of where we are today? I’ll let you decide.. Going for Gold Can the official targets for 2012 be hit?…