Steve, there is no doubt at all that you have tried very hard, and kept us up to date with your efforts. I have applauded you before on this site for that.
I was only asked to stand as a candidate in March, so have not had as much time to plan a campaign. It has been an interesting experience. I have reflected upon the door knocking discussion. I hope I have clarified that I have no problem meeting people face to face, and communication (mainly face to face) was the main function of my job as a Palliative care doctor. I have worn a Green Party high vis vest when out and about leafleting, much to the embarrassment of my teenage son! I've been visible and interested people have come out to talk to me, which has been lovely. I've explained why I haven't knocked on doors (apart from the time I posted my ruler along with a leaflet!). I haven't wanted to act hypocritically, as I personally don't like canvassers knocking on my door. There are a lot of households in Marple displaying signs saying they don't want canvassers calling, so I'm not alone in that. Perhaps that is something that needs to be done if elections are to be won though, and I've taken the comments of
@wheels and
@CllrGeoffAbell on board.
Being asked to stand as a candidate has prompted me to do things I've meant to do for ages, such as attending community groups, changing my energy supplier and and other "eco" things. It has been a really positive experience. I've also been forced to really think about the nitty gritty of Green Party policy - so thank you
@Chris Wallis for that!
We've never met
@Steve Gribbon (you've never knocked on my door, and I've only very recently been given a hand me down Green Party poster to display in my window!). I'll look forward to meeting you at the count. I'm hoping you will save me from the bulldozers when I'm protesting about the destruction of the Goyt and Poise Valleys in the future.
All the best
Carolyn