On the campaign trail

Yesterday the CSM office team went up to Norwich North to help in the campaigning for Labour candidate, Chris Ostrowski in Thursday's by-election. We arrived in Norwich at about 11 AM after an early start and a long journey up from London, with a short stop at the World Famous Comfort Cafe.

We were quickly deployed to various streets in Norwich to deliver letters and leaflets through doors. What amazed me was the diversity of people and places within Norwich. In the morning we were delivering to small flats and terraced houses, while in the afternoon we went to huge detached houses with long driveways which took ages to walk up. What interested me here was what a diverse job politicians have and how candidates have to try to appeal to such a wide range of people. It's no wonder there are concerns about consensus politics with everyone trying to appeal to the majority of voters.

After a day of delivering countless numbers of letters and leaflets we returned to London, arriving around 9:30 PM.

Grace Vanstone-Hallam, 22/07/2009

Feedback:

	Norwich Canary (Guest)	25/07/2009 01:34
It's a pity you had to waste your time leafletting for a doomed cause. You should have gone to the Cathedral, the Castle and the area around Tombland. Far more educational, and beautiful as well. There used to be a very good coffee shop in Elm Hill and an amazing shop called Samarkand. You've missed so much that would have been of greater value. And yes, I have done the campaigning. It's OK when you know and believe in the candidate. It's said of Norwich City that it has a pub and a church in every street. They get their priorities right over there! The Canary is a bird that detects danger long before we do!
	Andy Flannagan	28/07/2009 12:55
To quote the norwich canary.. It's OK when you know and believe in the candidate. Well we did and still do know the candidate, and we did and still do believe in him. He is a wonderful guy. I'd do it again tomorrow. If we sat around waiting for a cause to look winnable before we support it, the world would be a much poorer place, and half of us wouldn't have the vote. we'll try to see more of norwich next time!