Malcolm Robinson

Half of me would like to see Scotland start on the north bank of the Tyne! We would certainly be better off financially and 'only' 100 miles from the capital.

I see there are some new Twenties coming out soon......

http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/news/local/shock-at-closure-of-longhirst-hall-1-6469808?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

No you didn't here I am on the new downhill mountain bike track..

Nearly frightened to put this one up.......... http://www.northumbria.police.uk/news_and_events/news/details.asp?id=93491

I personally like Michael Longridge for a statue!

I didn't ask for any blooming cheek! I only put up an information point seeing as it related to Bedlington. Jeeze... talk about shooting the messenger!

Prudhoe Gleeman Choir and Bedlington Band.

http://www.northumbria.police.uk/news_and_events/news/details.asp?id=93390&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

I remember the cheese of my childhood, And the bread that we cut with a knife, When the children helped with the housework, And the men went to work not the wife. The cheese never needed a fridge, And the bread was so crusty and hot, The children were seldom unhappy And the wife was content with her lot. I remember the milk from the bottle, With the yummy cream on the top, Our dinner came hot from the oven, And not from the fridge; in the shop. The kids were a lot more contented, They didn't need money for kicks, Just a game with their mates in the road, And sometimes the Saturday flicks. I remember the shop on the corner, Where a pen'orth of sweets was sold Do you think I'm a bit too nostalgic? Or is it....I'm just getting old? I remember the 'loo' was the lav, And the bogy man came in the night, It wasn't the least bit funny Going "out back" with no light. The interesting items we perused, From the newspapers cut into squares, And hung on a peg in the loo, It took little to keep us amused. The clothes were boiled in the copper, With plenty of rich foamy suds But the ironing seemed never ending As Mum pressed everyone's 'duds'. I remember the slap on my backside, And the taste of soap if I swore Anorexia and diets weren't heard of And we hadn't much choice what we wore. Do you think that bruised our ego? Or our initiative was destroyed? We ate what was put on the table And I think life was better enjoyed. (BTW, I ain't the author)

Believe me that ain't a problem!

ARrrrrrrrrrrr........ http://www.arcadefrontier.com/PlayGame_Happy_Bird_17746

Maggie, You seen the THI event in announcements?

BTW, Been trying to get one of these, but bigger, for the top of what is left of the pit heap in Gallagher Park.

Anytime you want to go and watch a quality team Sym.................

Happy birthday Merc.......

Seems while we see our outlying shops pulled down and even ones in the main shopping area unlet neighbouring towns are seeing the opposite? http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/news/business/new-outlets-are-planned-1-6446126?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

So am I Merc........

I used to know a lot of people that did a lot of flying around Bedlington, especially on Friday nights!

We now see the only development Tesco are going to do is revamp the shops it closed when it came in so no huge redevelopment and what of the other supermarket. I had thought it was doing well but maybe not? http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/feb/12/morrisons-private-equity-buyout-talk-sir-ken-morrison

"Operation Soundwave is aimed at taking action against those suspected of being involved in offences such as theft and burglary, as well any handling or receiving of stolen goods." http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/news/local/drugs-and-stolen-property-recovered-in-bedlington-raids-1-6440226

Here's one, the brother of Attila the HUN came over here (440AD ish) after being exiled for trying to top his brother and set up a colony, along with his favourite dwarf! Bleda's Tun.

Over the last five years, Bedlington Conservation Area has been revived thanks to grant aid from the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) to restore old buildings and streets. To mark its completion and success, an open event will take place Thursday 27 February at St Cuthbert's Church, Church Lane, Bedlington. Doors will be open 12 noon to 6:30pm. The event will provide the opportunity to see what has been achieved, meet those people involved and try your hands at traditional building skills such as lime pointing, clay tile making and pantile/slate roofing. See attached PDF. BTH3.RB.110214.LeafletPosterA5.pdf

Lack of interest and new membership.