Malcolm Robinson
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I agree Merlin and we have to keep up the pressure but if we see the place untidy and we can do something about it why not do it.
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Watch that space..........
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Foxy, I am the first to complain about council complacency and inactivity but by the same token when we see examples of good practice I think we should applaud them. OK maybe it's just what they should be doing anyway but at a time when budgets are being decimated and moral must be low, seeing any standards improve in Bedders is to be welcomed. I am working with several NCC officers at the moment and I have to say I find their attitudes refreshing and professional and I believe they are genuine in their attempts to help us finally address the inequalities we all feel Bedlington has suffered from for years.
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I think there is another side to this one which has to be considered, the Feds willingness to implement yet more QE and also their determination to allow for the dollar's continuing exchange rate weakness. They are far more potentially dangerous than agreeing to lift the debt ceiling at the last minute.
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Just for you foxy.............
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Seems someone liked what they saw here.............well done to everyone involved. http://www.keepbritaintidy.org/GreenFlag/GreenFlagAwardSites/NorthEast/Default.aspx?parkID=1232
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You are right to point it out Merlin, the Yanks could be the straw that breaks the world financial camel's back, but they won't, a deal will be done I have no doubt, even allowing for all the hyperbole and flustering being done by everyone over there including the President. Theoretically the government runs out of money and stops working. Unbelievable, it's happened before to them! Public sector workers just didn't get paid. Several States are technically bankrupt anyway and considering Chapter 7, 9, 11, 13 Bankruptcy. Although by their laws that might not be allowed, Chapter 8 is being touted as a possible route for them to what in reality means 'default on loans'. It's a bit like NCC saying they cannot manage their budget, in that case our central government sends in a hit squad who take charge and sets what it thinks is needed. Think it might need a bit more 'specialised' help, other than that available at Bedlington Magistrates for this one!
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Merlin doesn't need to foxy.......others might be doing it for him!
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We could always take over Spoons for a night Brian........ Don't see why Bed.co.uk members shouldn't have a get together every Xmas? Anyone up for it?
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Hi Indibudda welcome.........
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I take your point GGG but within a month you would have been looking at a 10%+ return even buying at what were historic levels. It is a hit and run jobbie but I think it has more legs.............considering the EU crisis, USA crisis and Chinese crisis!
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I presume everyone is aware of this.............. http://friendsofgallagherpark.ning.com/profiles/blogs/new-sports-centre-and-leisure
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To answer one of my own questions…. This is what comes up when the magic 1500 is passed, this one being the 'Bring the Metro to SE Northumberland'. This e-petition has now passed 1500 signatures, which is the threshold that requires a report to be produced for discussion at a meeting of full County Council. It is intended that this item will be considered at the County Council meeting on 5 October. Further details will follow, including a link to the report about the issue when it is published on the Council's website the week before the meeting.
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I think Rupe & son might be in a bit more hotter water than they think........
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Bailey, I presume this is the petition instigated by Councillor Pegg, Mayor of West Bedlington, a week or two ago? Also can you explain the 1500 number needed to go to committee?
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I like this.................
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As part of the Bedlington Townscape Heritage Initiative we are running a small building recording project in Bedlington this summer. This will record some of the town centre buildings that have undergone many changes over time. The history of Bedlington is believed to date back to Saxon times, before the Norman conquest of 1066, and although it's unlikely that this project will uncover anything as old as that, many buildings are likely to contain fabric from centuries past. There will be a lecture in St Cuthbert's church (Church Lane, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5EL) on Wednesday 10th August, starting at 6pm (finish by 7pm), by Martin Roberts of NEVAG (North East Vernacular Architecture Group and formerly Historic Buildings Inspector for English Heritage), who will discuss the basics of building recording. Then, on Saturday 3rd September, with the help of NEVAG, we will spend the day recording at least two of the buildings in the town centre, either: 10 Vulcan Place (Gordon Mackinnon Photography) 15-16 Market Place (former Spend n Save) and 74 Front Street (Tallantyre). This will involve measuring up, studying old documents relating to them and preparing building plans and sketches of their details. Both events are free. To register your interest, please contact Alex Smith at North of England Civic Trust on 0191 2329279, or email alex.smith@nect.org.uk Also watch out for details of this years Bedlington Heritage Fair as part of Heritage Open Days. This will take place on Saturday 10th September and be coordinated with activity by St Cuthbert's church and Sustrans. It will build on the success of last years event.
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Keith I have probably spilled more than you have ever managed to drink...........
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Micky, Are we getting the same round robin e-mails? "When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let's all get drunk and go to heaven!" ~ Brian O'Rourke
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.
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"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not." ~ Stephen Wright
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.
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"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " ~Frank Sinatra
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"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams . If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, "It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver." ~ Jack Handy
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Spotted on the side of a bottle of Wicked........ WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties.
