WHAT education aspects? the education manager has been in post some 13-4 months and as yet I have seen NO evidence of an Education Aspect to this project.... whats she been doing for 13 months????
Isn't this symptomatic of the whole current situation. Negative press releases and lack of information.
At this time of needing more funding they should be trumpeting last years achievements to show providers of funds what the money produces over and above the appearance at Airshows.
Saying if we don't pay up the Vulcan won't be able to fly again is not good enough. How many pupils from how many schools plan to make educational visits this year? How does that compare with last year? What Airshows are already booked for 2009? If departments are not performing then they should show they have an action plan to either get them to perform or reduce the cost associated with the department.
Pleming may well have been the right man to bring the project to its first year of displays, but I can't help thinking the leadership needs to change towards a much more positive thinking promotional style. It. can't be easy for the team to generate the enthusiasm when they work under the Pleming Sword of Damocles...