Off to London on a beautiful day for a Comart Computers Press Briefing in the morning and then back this afternoon at the office to sign off minutes and sales forecasts as Liverpool win the European Cup final on penalties and the stock exchange has its biggest ever drop
Up a little late and to the office and, after briefing June and Leslie on arrangements for furniture and telephones at Grove House, off with John Lamb by car to Stevenage and on to London by train for a Comart Computers Press Briefing at the Westbury Hotel. A fairly poor turnout – some 10 or 11 – of rather junior journalists but a good press kit and selection of releases that will be circulated to all our other press contacts and will find interest and space coverage I am sure. Our PR consultants, MEPR, are on trial at the moment and struggling to appear proficient. John had details today of Peter Robinson’s resignation and the background and manner with which David Fear has managed his sales team, even prior to his family troubles, is coming under increased scrutiny. Back to the office in the same way this afternoon and a useful hour or two signing off the Comart minutes and updating my profit and turnover forecasts from the Xitan and Comart Review information.
Home in mid-evening and there to watch the Liverpool vs Roma European Cup Final – another spectacular with the result decided on penalties after a draw in extra time. Liverpool turn out winners in the end, just as did Tottenham last week. News today of the arrest of Arthur Scargill on the Yorkshire picket lines after leading his pickets to the same spot as yesterday and being charged with obstruction when being refused access. Also of a biggest ever fall in the stock exchange as the news, together with continued oil tanker attacks and Bolivian refusal to repay loans unsettle the city. Beautiful weather today with sun and temperatures above 70degF contrasting with last weekend. Debbie seems lonely at home and needs the company of school but Daniel returns tomorrow.