In amongst the chaos of last week I did some “Sheriff’s Commission” work.

I have been asked to do a small talk at MIPIM 2010 – explaining the work of the commission. So the pressure is on to get a presentation together. Some of the work I have done before about the lessons we learned from the USA trip is really helpful.

There is also some ‘new’ news to share – Nottingham is to get an exclusive exhibition of the props and artefacts from the new Robin Hood film. The exhibition is being designed by the set designer of the film.

But Nottingham is also having a Robin Hood month during May 2010 – to coincide with the release of the film. There are lots of events planned.

Castle Brewery are making a special Robin Hood brew. And a cheese is apparently fermenting as I blog!

We are also hoping to have the trailer for the film at MIPIM. Rumours that Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott will visit Nottingham are unconfirmed – but this will be a great boost for us.

At last Nottingham is starting to capitalise on the world brand that is Robin Hood. There are lots of ideas emerging – and some big ones for a major attraction. We have a long way to go. MIPIM is an excellent platform on which we can evangelise about the story.

The only thing that I won’t surprise anyone with is that, despite rumours to the contrary – I will not be wearing green tights!

Nor, apparently, is Cate Blanchett making a guest apperance in my talk…I have asked!

UPDATE 5.3.10

See here for the latest edition of Notice Nottingham all about MIPIM, also here specifically about the Sheriffs Commission and my talk!

UPDATE 9.3.10

See the story in tonights Nottingham Evening Post (online here) about the Broadway Cinema – which will be showing films during Robin Hood month.