I attended the Glenside Progressive Association meeting last Monday night and continue to be impressed by the warm commmunity spirit that is abund. 

Stephen Harte from WCC came along to address residents' concerns about the construction of Westchester Drive, which is scheduled to commence in late October or early November, and outlined how the Council and its contractors plan to minimise the effects on the local environment and households. Stephen was very open and honest and I'm hopeful that any issues will be resolved amicably.

Other points discussed were:
1. The preservation of the Halfway House and its future use. Suggestions included using the grounds for a community garden and possibly using the house itself as accommodation for visiting scholars or environmentalists.
2. The impact of overgrown trees blocking sunlight into the homes of residents on Glenside Road. 

Thanks to Barry Blackett for hosting and the superb supper spread.

I've spent the last couple of weeks waving signs at passing motorists on their way to work. My timing was simply appalling, coinciding with quite possibly the worst weather we've seen all year, but a couple of jackets and some snowboard pants seemed to do the trick.

You'd wonder how much fun you can have standing on the street waving a sign, but it was simply hilarious. Plenty of toots and double thumbs up meant you couldn't help but have a grin on your face.