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Synopsis of the Partnership meeting held on 23/11/2010: The Chair opened the meeting by correcting some mistakes in the last minutes. These were then accepted. John from Synergy Radio gave a brief presentation as to their progress and informed everyone there will be a much fuller presentation at their meeting which was going to be held on the next night. The chair outlined some of the follow ups he has been doing then gave the floor to Sergeant John Heaton who gave the police update. One area of concern recently has been thefts of manhole covers and if anyone sees anything with regard to that they were asked to ring in straightaway! Next was the Town Council update. The Mayor refused to give an update asking for this item to be deleted off this and future agendas. He said if anyone wants to know what is going on with regard to the Town Council they should come to the council meetings or visit his website or get in touch with the Town Council clerk. There was an update by the Development Trust followed by a presentation of a project they are working on. This was a healthy food delivery business and even though a minority (30-40%) registered their support for it, it was felt this was enough to take the project forward. The Chair finished the meeting by mentioning some of the other items the Partnership have been looking into not least being the traffic congestion at Ridge Terrace. This is by no means the 'official' minutes of this meeting merely a quick resume of what was talked about, as suggested by Mr D. I will post the 'official' minutes as and when they become available.

I've been to spoons to day for dinner as I was one of the many that got free tickets to the pre-opening for a free meal and two free drinks. I was busy and well organised, just like many of the other spoons I've been to. The food was very good and a nice quick service. The staff were all nice and very friendly. This is just what Bedlington needs, somewhere for people to go without the binge drinkers, just to sit have a quiet chat with mates and some decent food if required. I for one will become a regular customer.

Very important day of the year for me. I wouldn't miss it for nothing. Although the one I went to was in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada my heart went out to all our Men and Women of the armed forces all over the world.

Totally agree with you Merlin - this is the occasion that MUST be kept going. For many, many years I did Cenotaph parades with other members of the services but now I am just a bystander and a very proud one at that.

Excellent turn out today for the Remembrance Service in Bedlington. Well done everybody.