Bows And Arrows

The Old Market Square has been transformed into an arena for archery, as there will be a tournament taking place at the weekend.

They have been busy installing the seating, podiums etc over the last few days.

As the area has been completely sealed off, people are either having to walk round, or take a shortcut across the entrance to the Council House. Being such a busy area, this shortcut has got quite crowded as people have crossed on the stairs, which are quite narrow.

I won't be going to see the action, as I have been to see a couple of these things at Wollaton Park, and t's not that exciting to watch. Besides which they were free to go in. This one you have to pay.

Doctor's Orders

Most of the junior doctors in the country went on strike today, over planned changes with their working conditions, including hours, which the medical staff believe will cause them to be overtired and could make some serious mistakes.

Besides demonstrations outside Nottingham's two hospitals, there was also one in the Old Market Square. I passed by just as they were setting up, so stopped to see if  I could get a decent photo for the blog.

There wen't very many signs and banners out at this point, but this one just about sums up everyone's thoughts on the matter.

We Don't Need No Educasun

There's been demonstrations all over the country by teachers complaining about their pay, pensions and conditions. They are also upset at the government's continued interference in how they should be teaching their students.

Of course there was one in Nottingham. Unfortunately I couldn't see it as it took place while I was at work. But I went to the Old Market Square at lunchtime, just in case they were still there. Sadly they weren't, but I did come across some discarded banners, which for teachers, I thought was rather irresponsible.