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Everyone on libraries
So, who's been following this week's argument between Dame Elisabeth Hoodless and the big man himself, David Cameron?
Dame Elisabeth (also dubbed 'The Mother of Volunteering') is the retiring CEO of Community Service Volunteers, and she's come out fighting! She reckons the government's Big Society ideas is being undermined by savage spending cuts, which have not been properly planned. What's the... Read more
over 2 years ago
VHenry Mackintosh
Francis Maude quoted on the BBC website. ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12381794 )
"You've got to bear in mind that three quarters of voluntary organisations get no funding from the state at all so they are not going to be damaged by the cuts in council spending."
Another way of looking at it?
Tracey Herald
Hmm - perhaps. Although its likely that many of these charities are instead reliant on individual donations from members of the public - and of course volunteers to help them deliver services and support.
Lack of investment in volunteering, shrinking corporate invesmtment and reduced support for voluntary sector membership organisations and infrastructure bodies will surely make things more difficult... Read more
Myriam Roberts
WE SHOULD ALWAYS LISTEN TO MOTHER!
Tracey Herald
Hi Myriam - my you're busy commenting on posts today! So...you agree with Elisabeth then?
When was the last time you visited your local library? If it closed down in the next few months would you miss it?
With the planned closure of over 400 libraries across the country, the way our local high streets look could change. No more borrowing books for free, cheap internet and affordable DVD’s and CD’s… does this bother you or are libraries a thing of the past when we have such easy access... Read more
This Saturday sees a national day of protest against 400 planned library closures. The Isle of Wight stands to lose more than most – a staggering nine out of 11 – and resistance there is mounting
over 2 years ago
Kate VInspired
Check out this group of South London residents who staged a read in last week to protest against their local library being closed: http://vimeo.com/19737016