With the first day of summer 2016 upon us, and the weather something that Noah might have breathed a sigh of relief from the poop deck after proving to all the other drowning unfortunates that he wasn't as mad as they thought, you might think that us decorators in the Faithful City would be kicking back. But no, the painting goes on, and we're reminded of how useful it is to have a healthy mix of clients.

A Worcester Decorator laments the current state of politics in light of the EU Referendum and wonders if the education aspect of our MPs is to blame. With too many PPE, Law, and PR trained people in politics, perhaps it's time we channelled the spirit of Brunel and Newton and Faraday and Ava Lovelace into politics - where science, and true objectivity rather than the argued feints of lawyers and the interpretation of subjective perceptions should help us govern?

It's a welcome sign that a new micro-pub is opening up in St. John's: the Bull Baiter, named after the grim sport that used to be carried out in St. John's in this area two centuries ago. It's good for the community and bucks the trend of pub closures nationwide. Here's to the Bull Baiter! 

As someone who has lived and painted in Worcester for years, it cheers me up to see a member of our public services offer help to a vulnerable person in the streets. I would like to share with you the video of the incident which has been featured on the Worcester News. It's a heartening thing to see and reminds me that a bit of common decency can go a long way.

A Worcester Decorator finds himself giving out advice on a trip to a local DIY store. From the benefits of angular brushes for decorating corners to advice on colouring ceilings and painting banisters, he hopes his advice will be heeded, and wonders if this should be a new way of attracting new clients?