On Bedlington.uk Now...

A proper little oasis!

Thought you guys might like a look........... 2083ad64-7e6f-47a0-b230-f3b96e429de7 (1).mp4

I have to admit @HIGH PIT WILMA that if anyone had of asked be about Sonia's I wouldn't of had a clue. I had to Google street view it on Clayton Street -

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Well done to all involved in this brilliant transformation!! It looks really nice.I put my feelings on the subject somewhere else on the forum..earlier tonight..but don't know where!! Cheers and a Happy New Year to all!! HPW.

I have just seen the article about the remembrance garden restoration project..it looks fantastic,and I am sure it will be well appreciated by visitors. Well done to all who were involved in the planning and creation of this fine garden.It will be lovely when spring and summer flowers start to bloom.A very nice garden to just sit quietly and think of loved ones..Thanks to all involved.

Shame on me!!..I forgot to give credit to Cathy,and also Rebecca,[Liz's Daughter]..two reet canny lasses as weel..Many thanks for providing the people of Bedlington the best service for all round Household and D.I.Y.tools and Stationery. I wish Rebecca all the best for her future..[currently at UNI.]

Hi Folks!..it is sad to know that Sonia's at Bedlington Station will be closing for good in a couple of weeks time. Liz,the owner,and Sharon,her shop assisstant,have managed the shop admirably since the loss Marcus,Liz's Husband...and nothing has ever been a problem to them.They have always been pleasant and a pleasure to shop with.There is nowhere else as local to fulfil our d.i.y. needs,and Sonia's as a name will be sorely missed.However,I wish both Liz and Sharon all the best for their future.TWO REET CANNY LASSES!! CHEERS BILL.

At a recent meeting I was asking about current business health in Northumberland and was directed to a certain report. I had to point out that was done in 2011 and there is very little commonality between businesses then and now! It’s staggering sometimes!

I really think we missed as trick here but I had left the Town Council by then and the new councillors wouldn't back it.

Thank you Malcolm for this interesting series of 'factoids'. It's been an eye-opener learning how the well-oiled wheels of local politics function, don't function and even grind to a stand still on occasions. This sort of transparency, is something that is invaluable. Keep up the good work!

... why not give it another go, Malcolm. I think these would be much appreciated. When I've had 'foreign' family and friends with me on visits they've loved hearing the history.

Very nice indeed! What a transformation! Huge thanks to everybody that was involved.

Sorry, I'm very late with the answers! I've not been allowed to look at a screen since Friday. However, I did get a pair of temporary specs. They are far from the most elegant pair of specs I've ever had but at least I can read now and I'm actually writing this myself so not reliant on family and friends anymore! Answers to the New Year quiz: 1. 31 Dec 1923 2. The Gambia 3. Potomac River 4. David Nixon 5. Potato 6. Chan 7. Edward II 8. left 9. Seraphim 10. Fiat 11. Carrot 12. Mary, Queen of Scots 13. Sooty 14. Sandhurst 15. Four 16. Montague 17. Norway 18. Helium 19. Templars 20. Ounce

Well done and thank you to all of those involved, I look forward to seeing it.

Then and Now (Malcolm's photos)