Richard Openshaw

Blowin' In The Wind

Aberdeenshire Manifesto: Education & Life-Long Learning

Published on May 3, 2017June 12, 2017 by Rich

Finally, before voting tomorrow, here’s what we have to say about Education and Life-Long Learning in our Aberdeenshire Manifesto. Nothing Aberdeenshire Council does is more important than educating our young people. That view will always inform our choice of priorities when the Council faces difficult budget decisions.

Another Year, Another Vote

Published on January 5, 2017June 12, 2017 by Rich

Happy New Year. After 2016, I'm reluctant to make any predictions about 2017. I can, however, confirm that I will once again be the Scottish Green Party candidate for Aberdeenshire Council's West Garioch ward in the local elections in May.

Hillsborough – The Truth At Last

Published on May 4, 2016June 28, 2017 by Rich

Last week, the truth – the actual truth – of the Hillsborough tragedy was finally established after 27 years. With it came some kind of justice for the 96 football supporters who lost their lives that day. Sadly this became much more than the tragedy of people not coming home from a football match.

A Year of Awesome Angus

Published on December 12, 2015June 12, 2017 by Rich

Yesterday, Angus turned one. As any parent will tell you, this has been the most exhausting, challenging and stressful year of my life. All of which is a drop in the ocean compared to how enjoyable and exciting it has been.

Women’s World Cup

Published on June 3, 2015June 12, 2017 by Rich

This weekend sees the start of the Women’s Football World Cup. A tournament that will be overlooked by many and sneered at by others, but those who dismiss women’s football are missing out on a key component of the beautiful game.

General Election

Published on May 27, 2015September 22, 2016 by Rich

Where better place to start with my revamped website than the General Election? I was very proud to give voters in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine an opportunity to vote Green for the first time ever.

Status New Look

Published on May 27, 2015May 26, 2015 by Rich

I’ve finally got around to revamping this website. Most of the content will be political along with my opinions on current affairs but other stuff may appear from time to time; I suspect my son Angus may inspire a post or two and I also intend to invite guests to contribute too. I absolutely promise (again!) that I will post more regularly than in the past.

Rich