I know I haven't been an active member of this group but I have enjoyed reading other peoples memories and questions about my home town but lately the group has gone very quiet.

I don't live local anymore. Am I missing something or is it just that Bedlington is drifting away?

Jaxe45

Hi Jaxe,

Thanks for posting, and you’re not missing anything. You’re right that it’s gone quieter. A lot of the day-to-day chat (what’s on, roadworks, lost dogs, “does anyone know…”) has moved to social media and messaging groups over the last few years, so the forum doesn’t have the buzz it used to.

Bedlington isn’t drifting away though, and neither is this place. There’s years of memories, old photos, history and local knowledge on here that you won’t find anywhere else. Unlike a social media feed, it doesn’t disappear after a day or two, and it’s all still here to read and search.

What keeps it going is people like you posting. Plenty of members live away from the town now, and threads about where people grew up, which school they went to, or what used to stand where the shops are now always get a response, even if it takes a little longer than it used to.

We’re also working on something new. The same team behind Bedlington.uk is building something to make it easier to keep up with what’s happening in the town, whether you’re local or, like you, following from further afield. More on that soon, so keep an eye on the site.

Good to have you here!

Thanks for that Andy.

I will keep checking in and if I find anything at home that I think is relevant tothe group I will add it.

Jax

41 minutes ago, jaxe45 said:

Thanks for that Andy.

I will keep checking in and if I find anything at home that I think is relevant tothe group I will add it.

Jax

👍 - yes please @jaxe45

@Andy Millne - is theprivate messaging service still running Ok since the systemm soft/frimware was updated/

I messaged you and @threegee weeks ago but had no response.😥

Whoops, sorry @Alan Edgar (Eggy1948) . I've just replied to you now.

With winter approaching maybe there will be a bit more activity.

I have been so busy with friends visiting and keeping the garden weed free. STILL no excuse. I am busy sorting out a vast collection of artifacts dating from 1906. At present I am cataloging my grandfathers toys But unsure if followers want to see photos of such things. Might take some snaps this evening and post them anyway. I am still plodding on searching for a suitable property in Bedlington to set up a museum failing that I will do it on line.

40 minutes ago, Pegwoman said:

I have been so busy with friends visiting and keeping the garden weed free. STILL no excuse. I am busy sorting out a vast collection of artifacts dating from 1906. At present I am cataloging my grandfathers toys But unsure if followers want to see photos of such things. Might take some snaps this evening and post them anyway. I am still plodding on searching for a suitable property in Bedlington to set up a museum failing that I will do it on line.

@Pegwoman I can't see admin objecting to you creating your own posting in the Discussion/History Hollow section of this group but it wouldn't do any harm to give them, @Andy Millne & @threegee the 'heads-up'