Another Farewell - The times they are a changing

Ok it sounds like it is Bob Dylan week here at Ciobs with that heading Michael. Well you might be right and let's hope I get the next bit correct. I heard on the radio this morning that Bob has given permission for some of his "hits" to be sampled by a Hip-Hop artist. Yes, indeed a Hip-Hop artist not sure exactly what that is. Is it like garage or that sort of thing? answers please to the usual address.

Well today sees the departure of Kirsty Gardner from our Customer Service Team. Kirsty is off to University soon. Some of you out there have spoken with with Kirsty I am sure, and I trust that you will join with all of us here at CIOBS in wishing Kirsty all the best for the future. Did Bob Dylan ever write a song with Kirsty in the title? Hip-Hop Kirsty perhaps!

Podcasting is still to the fore and Raymond will reveal the mystery guest very shortly. With a bit of good fortune everything will be revealed in the coming week. Not sure of the title of this though. "Podcast with Brown," " Raymond's Revelations" or maybe even" My Little Podcast."

We had our monthly staff meeting yesterday and the attendance was excellent with all those not on holiday attending. Many matters were discussed and there are exciting times ahead at CIOBS.

Today we have a group of students sitting the Chartered Banker," Managing People" examination here at CIOBS. Kick-off time was 9.30. Best wishes to you all .

Did you know that on this day in 1694, The Bank of England received a royal charter as a commercial institution and in 1940, Bugs Bunny made his official debut in the Warner Bros. animated cartoon "A Wild Hare".

Not sure if there is any connection there.

Well after those two bombshells I think it is time to go.

Have a lovely weekend

See you next week

Michael