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Did you know that Yul Brynner was a life long Liverpool FC supporter, and despite his shaved head and clean shaven look he never wore after-shave - "Yul never wore cologne".

There was definitely a door of some kind. I was presuming it led to the stage (for the purpose of entrances and exits). It could equally well have been a large cupboard as Mrs Jobson kept a large box of equipment behind the door.

Denzel, I think you may be misunderstanding what I’m saying, namely that Bedlington has a ”villagey feel” to it. I am not saying that Bedlington IS a ”village”. Surely, with a population of almost 18 500, a well-defined boundary, its own local government and a wider built-up area than Bamburgh (which is a village), Bedlington, falls clearly into the category of town, rather than village as YOU are now calling it. You mention ”all the shit pubs, barbers, takeaways, tattoo parlours and supermarkets”. Being a woman of mature years and discerning taste I cannot claim to have personally frequented any of the establishments you mention in your resume, so I’ll just have to take the word of your good self, who clearly has. Never the less, it must be said, that I haven’t needed to go without an alcoholic beverage, a cup of coffee, a take-away meal or even a wash & blow dry on my visits and I’ve been able to do so in in places that weren’t at all displeasing – at least to my taste (or indeed those of many European friends who have on occasions accompanied me). Tatoo parlours in Bedlington, I can’t comment on. Never having visited them I am not at all qualified to comment on them. However, I have noticed over the years, the increasing number of tattoo parlours and I have previously commented that increase on this very forum. You classify them as ”shit” and I presume you are speaking from personal experience rather than hearsay. You may well be right but have you noticed that these ”shit” establishments are thriving and surviving so they must be doing something right. Good marketing research and catering well for their clientelle, perhaps? That probably goes for the ”shit” pubs, barbers, take-aways and supermarkets as well but it’s better than seeing them boarded up and disused . That would totally destroy the villagey feel. It seems there’s something for everybody in Bedlington. Perhaps we should have a new town motto ’All tastes and types catered for’.

Which pups should we advise people to stay away from? You must have been in them all lately - hope the real ales are up to scratch. Bamburgh is a lang way te gan for a pint🙂