Old farts.............

This is not looking good for BASW – there could be tears before bedtime. It is very sad really as Hilton Dawson was doing so well and it seems some are beginning to question his leadership skills – personally I still hope he overcomes those attacks.

At least he and Wilt share a dislike and sincere lack of regard for Ferkin Balls.

There are two new articles from Community Care, here: http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/113992/basw-stands-firm-over-decision-to-ballot-members-over-college.htm

And here:

http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/113993/basw-council-member-resigns-over-breakaway-college-ballot.htm

Criticisms are coming in thick and fast and from all points of the compass – so it aint just Wilt.

A round the pub table survey of friends/colleagues (including some retired or near retired old farts) agree with Wilt – BASW are on a expensive (£7000.00) suicide mission. We predict members as well as Committee members will be very unhappy. My straw poll may have been distorted a little as it was my turn to buy a round of drinks – and my mates tend to say anything I want if it means getting a drink out of Wilt.

I tend to agree with Ken Terry as quoted:

Ken Terry told Community Care that BASW was spending "several thousands of pounds" on holding a "meaningless referendum", and accused the association of rushing the council's vote.

I was so hopeful for BASW – ah well!

Wilt