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About davidsberry

Local ex-councillor, tour guide and database designer. Keen on wildlife, history, boats and music. Retired in 2017.

Still Can’t Decide

Posted on May 10, 2011 by davidsberry

Spent the weekend participating in well earned local celebrations of the stunning election results but also attending a major national hoolie at the Jam House and the photo-op gathering of all 69 SNP MSPs at Holyrood on Saturday. There is … Continue reading →

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So Near…

Posted on May 6, 2011 by davidsberry

…and yet so far. After a nine-month campaign in which the team pulled out all the stops (including this blog and other social networking tools) it came down to the wire and a bundle recount which confirmed the result as … Continue reading →

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Liftoff!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by davidsberry

Despite predictions of rain, the day starts propitiously bright, if cloudy. After nine months of campaigning since  selection in August, it has been probably the most engaging, exciting and exhausting period of my life, far exceeding insane 60-hour weeks in … Continue reading →

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1: Ignition!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by davidsberry

It’s hard not to get excited by headlines like “SNP on Course for Landmark Victory” (STV website), especially on the eve of the poll itself. As a launchpad, it’s hard to whack. If this were indeed the proportion voting for … Continue reading →

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2: You Want Good Reasons?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by davidsberry

Last night, Labour’s final party political broadcast went out, highlighting in its negative tone why they have themselves to blame if lose they this election. It seems they realised too late that dragging the tattered Thatcher hate doll out to … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 1, 2011 by davidsberry | Leave a comment

4: Making It All Worthwhile

Posted on May 1, 2011 by davidsberry

Sometimes when you’re out on some windswept estate on a cold January night, barking shins up an ill-lit pend while you try to find number 39, you do get your doubts about the sanity of standing for election. Then there … Continue reading →

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5: Democratic Liberals Unite!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by davidsberry

My Lib-Dem opponent has her work cut out. Not only is she new to such contests but she amplifies her beginner status by making statements like “unlike them, I am not a professional politician”. As a result, bookies have pushed … Continue reading →

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6: Helping Our Neighbours

Posted on April 29, 2011 by davidsberry

Part of East Lothian that even residents seldom see are our islands. All four are nature reserves under various owners and landing is restricted. But SOS Puffin, a volunteer project sponsored by the Scottish Seabird Centre since 2007 has changed … Continue reading →

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